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FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers back in win column as offense shines at Niagara; Angee’s, Randy’s pick up pair of wins in OWSL
NIAGARA, NY — After a five-game losing skid, the Olean Oilers are back in the win column after taking care of business on the road against the Niagara Falls Americans.

Portville graduates 64 seniors at Commencement Friday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star PORTVILLE — Sixty-four seniors graduated Friday at the annual Portville Central School Commencement. Senior Myra Sprout sang the National Anthem and Julia Layton gave the

Eight fire departments participate in Allegany Old Home Days water fights Thursday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Teams from eight area volunteer fire departments competed Thursday in water fights at Allegany Old Home Days. Starting at 6 p.m.,19 different teams

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Oilers lose fifth straight following slow start against Auburn
AUBURN, NY – Seeing the Auburn Doubledays for the second time this summer, the Olean Oilers were unable to redeem their previous loss, falling 6-4 amidst their worst stretch of

Cattaraugus County Chairmen weigh in on Trump-Harris debate, November election: Agree the economy number one issue for County Residents
By: Eric M. Firkel – Olean Star This week presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris faced off in the first presidential debate since Biden left the race on July

Salamanca Wins Wild One over Portville/Cuba-Rushford
In a game that saw everything from time consuming sustained drives to key pass receptions, explosive runs, and kick-off returns, the Salamanca Warriors held off the Portville/Cuba-Rushford Panthers 24-19 under

Pollock: This might be Bills’ coach Sean McDermott best win ever
Buffalo dominated Miami, 31-10 as McDermott moves to 14-2 against AFC East rival By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun/Olean Star Senior Sports Columnist Sean McDermott has coached 126 games — regular

Pollock: McDermott is 13-2 against the Dolphins, why is Miami a favorite to beat the Buffalo Bills?
A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Columnist The numbers are a bit cryptic. Miami needed a last-play 52-yard field goal to beat the Jaguars, 20-17, in a surprisingly low-scoring




