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Gies receives endorsements for Congress from Democratic committees in five counties
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Democratic congressional candidate Aaron Gies of Olean announced Monday that he received the endorsement of Democratic committees in five counties in his bid

Bonnies set for physical battle with Rhode Island in penultimate home game
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — There’s something about the Spiders that makes the Bonnies’ offense hum. Of the five best scoring performances the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team

Sherburne says budget transparency essential to overcome challenges
In a letter to Olean aldermen and city residents Mayor Amy B. Sherburne emphasized transparency in the proposed $23.2 million budget is essential. Many residents have reacted negatively to the

Former Salamanca Mayor Mike ‘Smitty’ Smith plans to seek office as an independent
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Former mayor Michael R. “Smitty” Smith announced on Facebook Sunday he plans to run again for mayor on the independent Salamanca Proud party

Huskies secure Section VI playoff berth behind third consecutive win
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – When everything goes right, you tend to have things to celebrate about. For the Olean football team, their most effective and dominant

SBU’s Kearns Global Business Forum to focus on the challenging job market
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University alumnus and global businessman Dick Kearns, ’72, returns to his alma mater this month, bringing along a panel of international business executives for the
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Port Allegany, Bradford volleyball dominate; Salamanca soccer collapses late
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA – Adding another sweep to their record, the Port Allegany volleyball team earned their 16th win of the season with a road victory against Oswayo Valley, besting the

Smethport avoids sweep, tags one on Lady Terrors during O-E Senior Night
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – In a season focused on steady growth, the young Smethport volleyball team managed to find some manifestation as they hung with










