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LYLE: In search of self-improvement, Terrors take on Randolph
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com If you’ve paid attention to high school basketball in the Twin Tiers, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the Otto-Eldred boys basketball team and their propensity to

St. Bonaventure Athletics inks deal with WWE for sale of Bona-inspired title belts
On Dec. 12, the WWE announced a new multi-year licensing deal with St. Bonaventure University Athletics for the sale of legacy title belts inspired by the Bonnies’ colors and branding.

UPDATE: Hearings on IDA tax breaks for Alle-Catt Wind Farm put off until January
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Hearings on a request for tax breaks for the proposed 340 megawatt Alle-Catt Wind Farm have been put off until early next year. The Cattaraugus

Salamanca pulls off comeback win over Pioneer in home opener
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Salamanca girls basketball coach Joe Hinman knew that if his team was going to see similar levels of success compared to last season, effort

Gator repeat: A-L earns walk-off win over Portville
After walk-off win over Randolph, A-L downs PCS in 9 By J.P. BUTLER — Special to the Olean Star jpbutler10@gmail.com ALLEGANY — Eric Hemphill turned to his dugout and beckoned

Republican lawmakers blast plan for inmates early release
RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — Republican state lawmakers from Western New York blasted state plans Friday for early release of some nonviolent inmates to address staff shortages in a

Chuck Pollock: Hornell’s Gene Mastin reflects on old-time football in the Big 30 from Bill Shesman to George Whitcher
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun, Hornell Sun Senior Sports Columnist An email arrived the other day from an old friend. You may remember him … Gene Mastin, one of the

Pollinator Steward to Share Spring Gardening Tips on Thursday
As the warmer weather beckons, thoughts turn to gardening, whether for food, beauty or both. On Thursday, April 10, Pollinator Steward Marti Tillinger, of Allegany, will offer gardeners suggestions for












