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Thousands watch 95th Santa Claus Lane Parade, lighting of Christmas tree
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Thousands of people watched the Santa Claus Lane Parade come down North Union Street Friday night. It was the 95th edition of the Greater Olean
Bona women’s hoops escape with 55-45 victory after late Radford surge
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com CLEVELAND, OH — The biggest thing St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley was looking for after his team’s loss against Cleveland State was a
Pennsylvania Boy’s Basketball Preview: Culture building a priority as Keystone State hits the hardwood
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – As the baskets descend from the rafters of Otto-Eldred’s Terror Dome ahead of the ensuing basketball season, they leave the company
Anne B. Kinsey
August 21, 1944 – November 21, 2025 “Where there is deep grief, there was great love” – Unknown Olean- With saddened hearts, the family of Anne B. Kinsey announces her
D9 South pummels North in annual Varischetti All-Star game; evens series with 39-point win
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BROCKWAY, PA – Dominating on both sides of the Frank Varischetti All-Star game gridiron, the South team pulled off a silencing 45-6 victory as they
Aerial larvicide spraying to bring mosquito relief
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Relief from those pesky mosquitos is on the way in towns along the Allegheny River valley and its tributaries. Duflo Spray Chemical Co. brought its
Searles attends last Legislature meeting as county administrator capping 46-year county career
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Jack Searles is only the second county administrator for Cattaraugus County. He is retiring at the end of this month. Searles received
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Liz Rix homers for walk-off win in OWSL
OLEAN, NY — Thanks to a dramatic three-run walk-off home run from Liz Rix, Hangry Pitches grabbed a 14-13 walk-off win over Shamrocks. Entering the bottom of the seventh inning,
