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Flu vaccine less protective against predominant strain, but staves off serious disease
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — As the number of cases of influenza increase in New York state and region, this year’s flu vaccine formulation does not include the

Aiello thanks city residents for ‘honor, privilege’ of serving as Olean mayor for 12 years
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — At the last Common Council meeting of his tenure Tuesday night, Olean Mayor Bill Aiello thanked city residents “for giving me the honor
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville girls, Smethport boys experience blowouts from different perspectives
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA – Crossing over the border for a Keystone matchup, the Portville girl’s basketball team picked up their third win with a dominating 38-6 win over Oswayo Valley. Early
North Union Street water main break leads to boil water notice to 25 users in affected area
A water main break in the 800 block of North Union Street has led to a boil water notice for water users in the affected area, Olean Mayor Bill Aiello
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford, Port Allegany volleyball tack on first losses; Huskies open with a win
Volleyball DUBOIS, PA – Playing in their second consecutive road game, the Bradford volleyball team picked up a first loss of the season, dropping to DuBois 25-21, 25-10 and 25-18.

‘A little redemption for them’: Salamanca falls to Eden in season-opening rematch
By HUNTER O. LYLElyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – The last time the Salamanca and Eden girl’s soccer teams walked on the pitch together, the stakes were high. Their respective seasons were

New traffic pattern around Olean High School big change as schools open for 2027-28 year
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Parents bringing their children to Olean High School on opening day of the 2026-27 school year found a new traffic pattern around the school. North

Congressional candidates Langworthy, Gies get boosts from Teamsters, AFL-CIO endorsements
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Both candidates in the 23rd Congressional District race have announced endorsements by powerful statewide unions. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-Pendleton, has received the endorsement of the




