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Cole Holcomb, whose parents, Jack and Beth Holcomb are from Portville, eyes a comeback despite being told he would not play football again.

Pollock: Updates on Buffalo Bills’ RB James Cook and Portville comeback story with Steelers ILB Cole Holcomb

June 16, 2025

June 6, 2025 By CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist Some thoughts on Bills running back James Cook and Steelers inside linebacker Cole Holcomb: YOU MAY have noticed Cook’s name has

Salamanca Lizards rally late, earn 7-7 extra-innings draw with Hornell

June 15, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — After dropping their last two games, Salamanca Lizards coach Jerico Weitzel emphasized that there was no need for panic, to trust in the work

Olean's Chase Fischer (right) celebrates at home plate with Ryan Cainzos after hitting the Oilers' first home run of the season during their win over the Dansville Gliders. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Gerrick, Boffalo lead Oilers to win over Gliders, keep win streak rolling

June 15, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DANSVILLE, NY – Through the first weeks of the season, the Olean Oilers have shown that the clutch gene is a part of their team’s

Despite effort, execution evades Lizards in 4-2 loss to Hitmen

June 14, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HORSEHEADS — The Salamanca Lizards had got their sophomore season as an NYCBL franchise underway with back-to-back wins over the Dansville Gliders and Horseheads Hitmen. In

Reaching the Section VI Class C quarterfinals, the Portville baseball was ultimately sent home empty handed as they were unable to hold off Falconer. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Falconer sends Panthers home in five-frame quarterfinal showdown

May 26, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com FALCONER, NY – Facing a familiar opponent in their pursuit of a Section VI Class C playoff run, redemption evaded the Portville baseball team as

Large crowd attends Memorial Day ceremony at Olean’s Lincoln Park

May 26, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A large, respectful crowd attended the 2026 Olean Memorial Day ceremonies in Lincoln Park Monday. Skies were cloudy, but the day was bright

Hundreds line Main Street for Allegany Memorial Day parade, ceremony outside Town Hall

May 26, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Hundreds of Allegany residents lined Main Street for the village’s annual Memorial Day Parade, followed by ceremonies outside Town Hall Monday morning. An

Recently, Aiden Bliss, Brayden Babcock and Jarrod Funk all signed their National Letters of Intent to take their athletic careers to the college level. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Three Gators leave the Swamp for collegiate sports

May 26, 2026

PORT ALLEGANY, PA – For several years, Aiden Bliss has been a household name for District 9 sports. Between being the tip of the spear for a football team that