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The Rest of the Jeff Andreano Story: Just Drop the Charges
Olean Star – Eric M. Firkel Opinion UPDATED 1/4/2026 On December 12, Jeff Andreano was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment in the City of Olean,

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators, Huskies, Lady Warriors start 2026 with wins; Otto-Eldred boys lose D9 title rematch
KANE, PA – Opening the new year with a dominant performance on the road, the Port Allegany boy’s basketball team found their second win of the season via a wire-to-wire

Defense, experience come into focus with Bona women’s hoops set to host Richmond
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley had been in search of a complete defensive performance after weeks of narrow results. Against

Ashley Smith is sworn in as Cattaraugus County district attorney
LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County has a new district attorney — Ashley Smith, who served as county attorney since 2020. Smith was sworn in Wednesday morning by Cattaraugus County Court

Gies holds last town hall in Cattaraugus County before Tuesday’s midterm election
By RICK MILLEROlean StarALLEGANY — Democrat Aaron Gies held his last town meeting in Cattaraugus County before the election on Wednesday to an audience of about 100 at The Hall

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Huskies take the field one last time in Funk Bowl
OLEAN, NY – Suiting up for the final time of the season, the Olean football team entered the annual Chuck Funk Bowl bracket. Representing the Red and Gold in the

City of Olean official trick-or-treat hours 6-8 p.m. Saturday
Official Halloween trick-or-treat hours in the City of Olean will be Saturday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mayor Amy B. Sherburne and the City of Olean wish all residents, families

Blakeman, Langworthy barnstorm Southern Tier, hold get-out-the-vote rally at Olean Elks
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman and Rep. Nick Langworthy led a Republican get-out-the-vote rally Wednesday at the Olean Elks Club attended by about 200




