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Terrors defeat Eagles, return to PIAA Elite Eight
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CLARION, PA – Returning once again to Tippin Gymnasium, the Otto-Eldred boys’ basketball team earned a spot in the PIAA Elite Eight, beating Serra Catholic

Decision expected Wednesday on status of historic Memorial Building
LITTLE VALLEY — C.A.M.P., the group that saved the historic Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historic Building from the wrecker’s ball, is keeping its collective fingers crossed for a spot on

Lady Warriors rout Wilson for first Section VI title since 2012
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY — Recording their third consecutive blowout win of the postseason, the Salamanca girls’ basketball team earned their fifth-ever Section VI championship, beating Wilson

Olean Republican Committee snubs Mayor; descends into disarray as Committee member calls for Chairman’s ouster over sloppy meeting, improper endorsement, online poll
By: Eric M. Firkel Olean Star The Olean City Republican Committee met Thursday to meet Candidates ahead of this June’s primary election. Mayoral candidates Amy Sherberne and Jared Isaman attended

John Balacki of Downtown Beautification Group named ‘Volunteer of the Year’
OLEAN — John Balacki has been named “Volunteer of the Year” by Mayor Bill Aiello. The mayor held a Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party at the John J. Ash Community Center

Bass vindicated by franchise-record 61-yard game-winner as Buffalo Bills beat Miami, 30-27
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star November 4, 2024 Talk about vindication. It’s been a tough few months for Tyler Bass. The Bills’ 27-year-old place-kicker has

Dogs, Cats, McDonalds, Human Garbage and Peanut: How the New York State DEC elected Donald Trump
BY: ERIC FIRKEL – OLEAN STAR When Donald Trump wins on Tuesday it will be for many reasons, but it will be the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Pollock: The Buffalo Bills don’t own the Miami Dolphins, but they have an option to buy
A column and game prediction by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist Mike McDaniel knows the numbers. The Dolphins coach is painfully aware that since Sean McDermott took over that spot












