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Salamanca's Easton Chudy fights for possession on a throw-in during the Warriors' comeback win over Cassadaga Valley/Falconer. Chudy ended the night with two goals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Second half surge sees Salamanca top Cougars, return to win column

September 21, 2026

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

Tina Abrams nominated to become first woman president of the Seneca Nation

September 21, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Seneca Nation Councilor Tina Abrams won the Seneca Party nomination for president on Friday over Odie Porter, who is also a councilor on the Allegany

Hinsdale youth basketball camp a first step in getting kids more involved in sports

September 21, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star HINSDALE — As part of a plan to get more kids involved in Hinsdale youth sports, the Hinsdale Youth Commission recently arranged for a member

FILE -- Kai Wojewoda-Ko takes the ball upfield during the Gators' win against Jamestown on Tuesday, Sept. 8. On Saturday, Wojewoda-Ko chipped in two goals amidst a win over Fredonia. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Wojewoda-Ko, Whittaker step up for Gators, Panthers; Salamanca boys lose third straight

September 20, 2026

FREDONIA, NY – An early lead for the Allegany-Limestone girl’s soccer team proved to be too much to overcome as they took down Fredonia 3-0. The Gators’ sharp-shooter Kennedy Honeck

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Bliss, Fillhart combine for 400 yards, six TDs in Gators win over Brookville; Olean pushes record positive with win over East Aurora/Holland

October 4, 2025

BROOKVILLE, PA – A 22-point second quarter and 19-point third carried the Port Allegany football team to their seventh win of the season, dominating Brookville 48-28. Although being held scoreless