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(Corrin Potter photo) This is all that’s left of the Roosevelt-Higgins oak tree in Lincoln Park. The tree was planted in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt and his friend New York Gov. Frank W. Higgins of Olean.

Historical Society president laments loss of Roosevelt-Higgins tree logs

February 28, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The tree parts from the Roosevelt-Higgins Oak that until recently stood in Lincoln Park, that were promised to the Olean Historical and Preservation

(Photo provided) Jared Isaman is the third Republican to declare their candidacy for Olean mayor.

City firefighter declares candidacy to run for Olean mayor on GOP line

February 28, 2025

OLEAN — And then there were three. Jared Isaman, an Olean firefighter and paramedic has thrown his hat into the Olean mayoral race. He’s seeking the Republican nomination along with

West State Street will be reconstructed next year from State and Union streets in Olean to St. Bonaventure in Allegany using a $25 million RAISE grant.

Rebuilding West State Street with $25 million RAISE grant gets full common council OK

February 28, 2025

Editor’s note: The council also voted to award a contract for $132,166.00 for reaccreditation of the city’s levee system to Henningson, Durham & Richardson Architecture and Engineering. By RICK MILLER

(NYSP Photo) This black BB gun pistol was recovered from the scene of a shooting on North Seventh Street in Olean early Wednesday after an Olean man pointed it at troopers. Three troopers shot Thomas A. Wright, 23, after he threatened them with it, body cam video shows.

Olean man shot after pointing gun at troopers in critical condition

February 28, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean man shot by state police after he pointed a handgun at them outside his North Seventh Street home early Wednesday was reported in

Warriors, Huskies, Panthers take different approaches to prepare for upcoming hoops season

November 26, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com As the Empire State gears up for the winter sports season, three basketball teams lace up from different spots on the court. A powerhouse program

Ackerman hits six triples as Pitt-Bradford notches first win

November 25, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Looking to enter the Thanksgiving break on a positive note, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s women’s basketball team earned their first

Portville's Ali Haynes rises up for a return over the net during the Lady Panthers' win over Falconer in the Section VI championships. On Sunday, Haynes led the Lady Panthers to their fourth consecutive New York State Championship, earning the Most Valuable Player award along the way. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Four in a row: Portville wins New York State Championship once again

November 24, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com GLENS FALLS, NY – There are some moments in sports, some spans of time when all the pieces fall into place. Potential is a word

Peters scores four as Warriors retain Far-West crown

November 23, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PITTFORD, NY – Despite giving up the most points in any of their three postseason contests, the Salamanca football team continued their prolific season to