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Federal judge’s report faults state over use of Seneca land for Thruway, recommends mediation with state
By RICK MILLER Olean Star A federal judge in Buffalo handed the Seneca Nation a significant victory Friday, concluding that New York State illegally took Seneca land in order to
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
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

Portville/C-R/B-R executes game plan to perfection, tops Salamanca 28-8
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — The Portville football program has been waiting a while to get a win over C South rivals Salamanca. In fact, the last time the

Self-inflicted wounds give way to Terrors’ dominating loss to Red Raiders
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – For years, Otto-Eldred and Cameron County have been rivals. Across all sports and all seasons, the matchups between the Terrors and

OBDC announces eight businesses selected for 2026 Laine Business Accelerator
OLEAN — The Olean Business Development Corporation (OBDC) has announced the selection of eight businesses for the sixth cohort of its signature program, the Laine Business Accelerator, continuing the entrepreneurial

East State Street closed between Fulton and Clinton streets due to water line leak; detour in place
Be prepared for a detour along East State Street today (Friday). Beginning at 6 a.m., East State Street will be closed between Fulton Street and Clinton Street due to repair

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Portville volleyball sweeps another; Salamanca soccer escapes double OT with a win
PORTVILLE, NY – Facing their sixth league opponent of the season, the Portville volleyball team kept their iron grip on the standings, picking up a sixth win via sweep of

Second half shutout keeps Gators’ flawless streak alive
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – For 75 minutes, the Allegany-Limestone girl’s soccer team had held their breath. Despite stepping onto their home turf as the favorites, boasting




