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Lizards snap losing skid behind complete game from Burdon
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HORSEHEADS — Over the course of their three-game losing skid, the Salamanca Lizards had failed to score more than three runs in each defeat. In fact,

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Union Whiskey claims victory in OWSL; Olean 1854 FC falls in lopsided affair
OLEAN, NY — One four-run inning made all the difference for Union Whiskey as it was able to pull out a 9-5 victory over Misfits. Jenna Hadley led the way

Oilers’ power, pitching overwhelm Lizards in 6-3 victory
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Behind a well-balanced approach at the plate, the Olean Oilers were able to efficiently dispatch of the Salamanca Lizards for a 6-3 victory in

Pollock: A trip through a sports writer’s office
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist It’s flattering in its own way, though my answer is always the same. Folks who know I’ve been covering the Bills for

Bona women’s hoops suffer regular season sweep to ‘confident, energized’ Loyola Chicago
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure and Loyola Chicago women’s basketball teams entered their second meeting of the regular season on the back of completely opposite

Olean boys hoops stave off challenge from Albion for Class A2 playoff win
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The No. 7 seed Olean boys basketball team was not without its struggles in its Section 6 Class A2 Pre-Quarterfinal game against No. 10

Salamanca opens Section VI playoff campaign with rout of Medina
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Beginning their Section VI Class B title defense in dominating fashion, the Salamanca girl’s basketball team breezed by Medina, surging in the

Mayor not surprised at reaction to proposed 18.6% tax rate hike; new state aid to reduce it
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne wasn’t surprised at the negative reaction of her proposed $23.2 million budget for 2026-2027 that was released on Thursday. “I’m












