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Thousands watch 95th Santa Claus Lane Parade, lighting of Christmas tree
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Thousands of people watched the Santa Claus Lane Parade come down North Union Street Friday night. It was the 95th edition of the Greater Olean

Bona women’s hoops escape with 55-45 victory after late Radford surge
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com CLEVELAND, OH — The biggest thing St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley was looking for after his team’s loss against Cleveland State was a

Pennsylvania Boy’s Basketball Preview: Culture building a priority as Keystone State hits the hardwood
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – As the baskets descend from the rafters of Otto-Eldred’s Terror Dome ahead of the ensuing basketball season, they leave the company

Anne B. Kinsey
August 21, 1944 – November 21, 2025 “Where there is deep grief, there was great love” – Unknown Olean- With saddened hearts, the family of Anne B. Kinsey announces her

Bradford’s breakdowns give way to blowout loss against St. Marys
By HUNTER O. LYLE BRADFORD, PA – Coming off the back of a blown lead the night before, the Bradford Legion Post 108 baseball team was in desperate need of

Olean Oilers offense cools off in loss to Jamestown Tarp Skunks
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — After a three-game stretch in which the bats of the Olean Oilers were just about unstoppable, the offense ultimately cooled off in an 8-4
MONDAY ROUNDUP: KSW Photography picks up two wins in OWSL
OLEAN, NY — KSW Photography was at the double on June 29, picking up a win apiece over Shamrocks and Ice Cold Pitches. Against Shamrocks, KSW used a 12-run fourth-inning

Six-run sixth completes Crosby’s comeback over Bradford, takes advantage in season series
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SMETHPORT, PA – When the Crosby Post 976 Legion baseball team stepped up to the plate in the bottom of the sixth, they were in




