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‘JR’ Bennion elected Olean Common Council president, succeeding Robinson
RICK MILLER Olean Star Ward 1 Alderman Lawrence”JR” Bennion Jr., was unanimously elected Olean Common Council president at the end of Tuesday’s regular meeting. Bennion, a Republican, was first elected
Maloney takes Pine Acres for 2nd Division I crown
Smith fires 29 to set all-time Div. IV scoring record BRADFORD, Pa. — Evan Maloney didn’t get off to a particularly strong start on the back nine in this latest Penn-York Junior Golf showdown. The
Despite capping off season with a win, Oilers’ playoffs hopes dashed from afar
By HUNTER O. LYLElyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Midway through the Olean Oilers’ regular season finale, there was a palpable tension in the air. Despite seeing the Oilers’ even the scoreboard,
183rd Cattaraugus County Fair starts Saturday; presale tickets now available
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Advance sale tickets to the 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair that runs Aug. 1-8 are now on sale through Friday, July 31. Presale
Efficient Richmond offense too much for Bonnies in 89-80 loss
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — There was simply no stopping the Spiders. A team chock-full of experience, veteran leadership and offensive firepower, Richmond managed to put it all
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Sherry leads Terrors in return to Smethport; Olean wrestling sneaks out a win over Trojans
SMETHPORT, PA – In his return to his former hardwood, Jack Sherry led the Otto-Eldred boy’s basketball team to a win over Smethport, adding another double-double to his record during
Lady Owls offense goes cold in loss to St. Marys
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – In a night where the lid just wouldn’t come off the rim, the Bradford girl’s basketball team failed to close the gap
Olean DPW director updates aldermen on replacing North Union Street lights
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean City Public Works Director James Sprague updated the Olean Common Council on a number of projects Tuesday — including the replacement of street lighting
