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Bradford Legion snaps losing streak with narrow win over Crosby
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SMETHPORT, PA – Despite some seventh inning dramatics, the Bradford Legion Post 108 baseball team was able to outlast Crosby Post 976, earning a 9-8

Olean 1854 FC survives late push from Buffalo United; CCFC falls to BSC Raiders
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — After a week away from the field, Olean 1854 showed that the time off was not detrimental, putting together a well-rounded effort in its

Oilers return to winning ways with sweep of Rochester
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Leading with defense and ending with offense, the Olean Oilers came away with a double-header sweep of the Rochester Ridgemen, winning 6-4

Lizards offense comes to life in double-header sweep of Oilers
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Over the course of their six-game winless streak, consistent offense eluded the Salamanca Lizards. But no matter how frustrating their lack of production was

Front-loaded faceoff sees Owls top Johnsonburg in season opener
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Finding an eruption early, the Bradford baseball team managed to begin their 2026 campaign on the right foot, cruising to a 6-3

NY high school softball seasons to be spurred on by a surplus of experience
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com On the other side of the shadows of the winter sports season, our local New York high school softball teams are looking to have big years.

Proposed Olean city tax rate is down by half to 9%; aldermen seek water, sewer director reinstatement
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council’s line-by-line review of the proposed $23.2 million budget for 2026-27 has resulted in cuts and revisions that have pared a tentative

IDA grants $480,000 sales tax abatement for Olean brownfield cleanup by Benson to retain 1 job
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) approved $480,000.00 in tax exemptions for a local developer Tuesday for a brownfield cleanup off River












