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In ‘State of the City,’ Sherburne paints picture of what she sees for Olean’s future
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — In her first State of the City Address Friday night, Olean Mayor Amy Sherburne thanked her family, supporters and city employees. Speaking to
The Rest of the Jeff Andreano Story: Just Drop the Charges
Olean Star – Eric M. Firkel Opinion UPDATED 1/4/2026 On December 12, Jeff Andreano was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment in the City of Olean,
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators, Huskies, Lady Warriors start 2026 with wins; Otto-Eldred boys lose D9 title rematch
KANE, PA – Opening the new year with a dominant performance on the road, the Port Allegany boy’s basketball team found their second win of the season via a wire-to-wire
Defense, experience come into focus with Bona women’s hoops set to host Richmond
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley had been in search of a complete defensive performance after weeks of narrow results. Against
Portville girls soccer claims CCAA Div. I title with shutout over Falconer/CV/MG
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — For Portville girls soccer coach Mike Matz, his team’s first game of the season against CCAA Div. I rival Falconer/Cassadaga Valley/Maple Grove stuck in
Common Council’s homelessness discussion centers on poverty, mental health, drugs and safe, affordable housing
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Olean Common Council members got an update Tuesday on the Olean Homelessness Task Force appointed by Mayor Bill Aiello. The update from the
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford falls to Warren in unfortunate second half; Salamanca swim and dive moves to 9-2 with win over Olean/Portville
WARREN, PA – Despite sparking a comeback in the first half, an injury and subsequent second-half surge from Warren would hand the Bradford boy’s soccer team a 8-3 loss. Traveling
Allegany-Limestone routs Dunkirk in final league game at home
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — Everything that could have gone right for the Allegany-Limestone boys soccer team, did as it put together a well-rounded 5-0 shutout over Dunkirk in
