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Former county probation director pleads guilty to possessing child pornography
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Former Cattaraugus County Probation director Michael R. Sharbaugh pleaded guilty Friday to one count of a 12-count indictment involving possession and promotion
With big shoes to fill, Pitt-Bradford reloads with mix of new and old faces
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Eight months ago, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s men’s basketball team was wrapping up their entry into history. Last season’s campaign
Portville girls volleyball claims fifth consecutive Section 6 title with sweep of Eden
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com JAMESTOWN — It is not often a team completes a sweep over another for a section title and their performance is still considered far from their
Bona women’s basketball stressing ball movement, early engagement ahead of Niagara clash
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team got its 2025-26 season underway with a pummeling of Div. II Mansfield. The Bonnies rolled over the
Warriors offense overwhelms Newfane, advance to quarterfinals
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Led by early production, the Salamanca girl’s soccer team punched their ticket to the Section VI Class B quarterfinals, beating Newfane 4-1
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Olean soccer eliminated by Lancers; Panthers drop regular season finale to Eden
YOUNGSTOWN, NY – Matched up against the top team in Section VI Class A bracket, the Olean girl’s soccer team’s season came to an end at the hands of Lewiston
Right Thinkers Republican panelists speak out against socialism at get-out-the-vote meeting
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — The conservative Right Thinkers group held a discussion on socialism with a panel of four elected officials at its meeting Monday that turned
No injuries in West Sullivan Street fire Tuesday
OLEAN — No injuries were reported Tuesday, Oct. 20, after a fire broke out at a home on West Sullivan Street about 4:15 p.m. The City of Olean Fire Department
