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War Veterans Park splash pad reconstruction on hold after new proposal from contractor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star “It’s currently in the hands of the attorneys,” one Olean city official told members of the Olean Common Council Tuesday in reporting the status of

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Olean’s win streak comes to a close; Gariepy leads Panthers to victory
OLEAN, NY – After nearly two weeks of untouched play, the Olean volleyball team’s win streak came to an end, losing their momentum in a four-set defeat to Fredonia. Coming

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Panthers, Huskies soccer find stalemates on the road; Olean volleyball outpaces Ellicottville
ELLICOTTVILLE, NY – Finding themselves in yet another rock fight, the Portville boy’s soccer team was unable to separate themselves from Ellicottville/Franklinville, tacking on their second tie of the season

Second half surge sees Salamanca top Cougars, return to win column
By HUNTER O. LYLElyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – With seven minutes to go, Easton Chudy found himself on a fast break with only two defenders in the area. One on his

Bona men’s basketball erupts for triple digits in exhibition win over Alfred University
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team finished the 2024-25 season with the second-lowest points-per-game average in the Atlantic 10. At just over 68

Bona women’s basketball completes comeback over Daemen in final exhibition
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After last season’s struggles, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team made defense the top priority in the offseason. They picked up players with
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville’s win streak, season comes to a close in Section VI Semis
WILSON, NY – Fighting until the very last minute, the Portville girl’s soccer team saw their late-season undefeated streak finally come to an end as they fell to Wilson 3-2

Council fails to override mayor’s veto over removing decorative lights on North Union Street
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council failed Tuesday to override a veto by Mayor Bill Aiello of a resolution passed earlier this month to remove




