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Poll shows Trump underwater, Langworthy losing ground in NY-23 re-election bid

October 5, 2026

OLEAN — President Trump’s and Rep. Nick Langworthy’s standing with voters in New York’s 23rd Congressional District has declined sharply since his 2024 election, according to a new Public Policy

FILE -- Portville's quarterback, Peyton Carter, scans the line of scrimmage during their Week 3 win over Olean. On Saturday, the Panthers suffered their second consecutive loss of the season against CSP. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Panthers steamrolled by CSP; Bradford soccer sweeps Punxsy on Senior Day

October 4, 2026

PANAMA, NY – Seeing the dam break twice, the Portville football team suffered another backslide as they fell to CSP 42-14. Up against the fifth-best rushing team in Section VI,

FILE -- The Smethport football team celebrates during their season-opening win against Otto-Eldred. This past Friday, the Hubbers' officially claimed their first Region 4 title since 2021. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Hubbers’ take Region 4 throne; Warriors return to win column

October 2, 2026

MONITEAU, PA – Showcasing their nearly-completed program rebuild, the Smethport football team created a new watermark, officially crowning themselves the District 9 Region 4 champions with a 40-15 win over

Olean's Dom Myers is rushed by a gang of Red Hawk defenders during the Huskies' fourth loss of the season. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Internal combustion spoils Huskies’ Homecoming

October 2, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Separated by 53 yards by way of the gridiron, and just seven points on the scoreboard, the sidelines at halftime told the

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) A few larger dead fish could be seen from the Five Mile Road bridge over Ischua Creek in the town of Franklinville on Tuesday. The state Department of Environmental Conservation said tens of thousands of fish and aquatic animals died in the creek recently and blamed it on organic material from the Great Lakes Cheese plant discharge of treated wastewater into the stream.

Great Lakes Cheese Co. plant pauses operations over Ischua Creek fish kill

September 4, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — Great Lakes Cheese issued a statement over the weekend that it is voluntarily pausing operations at its Franklinville cheese plant during the initial phase of

(photo provided) A Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic will be held Sept. 13-14 at the Olean YMCA. Volunteers are still needed.

BonaResponds, Warming House to help with medical clinic Sept. 11-14

September 4, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — A Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic is returning to Olean this month and two longtime service organizations at St. Bonaventure are lending their support. BonaResponds, founded 20

(Rick Miller/OIean Star) More than 100 protested outside Lincoln Park Monday in the local Workers Over Billionaires demonstration.

Workers Over Billionaires focus of Labor Day protest outside Lincoln Park Monday

September 4, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A Texas couple driving to their native New England took time out of their trip Monday to participate with more than 100 other people in

Members of the Port United soccer team warm up ahead of their home-opening game against North Clarion. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Port United seeks to shake early struggles, return to full strength

September 4, 2025

Lohrman, young Owls looking to take the next step By JP BUTLER Special to the Olean Star PORT ALLEGANY, PA — Dan Schott is no stranger to the Port Allegany soccer