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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 outraises Langworthy for second straight period, but congressman leads in contributions, cash on hand
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Democrat Aaron Gies outraised Rep. Nick Langworthy in the final reporting period before the election in the 23rd Congressional District on Nov. 3.
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Wojewoda-Ko’s double-day sends Gators to semifinals; Allegany-Limestone football misses playoff berth
ALLEGANY, NY – Welcoming a familiar face to their home turf, the Allegany-Limestone girl’s soccer team continued their dominance over the Trojans, earning a third straight win over Southwestern with
Sherburne announces first monthly town hall with mayor at John J. Ash Center Monday
Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne has announced the beginning of a series of monthly town halls beginning Monday, Oct. 26, at the John J. Ash Center. The town hall meeting
New Mayor’s Advisory Council on Public Safety and Quality of Life replaces Homelessness Task Force
New Mayor’s Advisory Council on Public Safety and Quality of Life replaces Homelessness Task Force Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne announced last week the formation of a new Mayor’s Advisory
