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Appellate court reverses Salamanca man’s assault conviction over Miranda violation
By RICK MILLER Olean Star A 36-year-old Salamanca man convicted of first-degree assault and sentenced to 18 years in prison in connection with the death of another Salamanca man will

Langworthy touts benefits of Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) released the following statement (Thursday, July 3) after the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which now heads

Olean, Beautification Committee announces new median planting
The City of Olean and the Olean Beautification Committee announced new shrubs, bushes and flowering plants have been planted in the North Union Street median from Hamilton Street to Sullivan Street.

180 alumni, guests attend Little Valley School banquet
LITTLE VALLEY — The annual Little Valley Central School Alumni banquet was held June 28, 2025 at the Corporate Building on the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds with 180 members and guests

Olean keeps noses in front, survives late Allegany-Limestone surge
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — In a game of cat and mouse, the Olean softball team’s quick start was the ultimate difference maker in its 10-6 win over a

Portville edges past Ellicottville for fourth consecutive win
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — For the Portville baseball team, its 4-3 victory over Ellicottville was not the wide-margined win it had become accustomed to grabbing over its recent
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Olean baseball launches massive comeback; O-E, Salamanca softball blanked
OLEAN, NY – After falling behind early, a nine-run fifth frame boosted the Olean baseball team to a 11-5 win over Fredonia, earning the Huskies’ sixth win of the season.

Owls outgunned in final showing, lose to St. Marys as season comes to a close
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Wearing the Owls’ black and red for the final time, the Bradford baseball team bowed out of the season with a 13-4










