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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

Maloney captures Pennhills crown at Penn-York
Maloney, new to Penn-York, wins with a 7-over 77 BRADFORD, PA — Evan Maloney had long ago established himself as a standout on the Jamestown High School golf team. In
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Kite’s nine strikeouts paces Olean in shutout win over Niagara; Randy’s scores three wins in OWSL
OLEAN, NY — Henry Kite set the Olean Oilers up for success and Denny Martin sealed the deal. In a low scoring affair, the Oilers tallied a 3-0 victory over

Council committee to vote Tuesday on $1.1 million bid to update city pool at War Veterans Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The proposal to hire a company to update the City of Olean swimming pool at War Veterans Park will come before the Common Council’s Youth

Third ‘Village of Knives’ show in Little Valley ends today at fairgrounds
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The third time’s a charm. The third annual Village of Knives celebration continues Saturday at the Corporate Building at the Cattaraugus County




