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FILE: Otto-Eldred's Landon Francis takes and makes a 3-pointer during the Terrors' win over Nazareth Prep on Friday, March 7. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Terrors defeat Eagles, return to PIAA Elite Eight

March 11, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CLARION, PA – Returning once again to Tippin Gymnasium, the Otto-Eldred boys’ basketball team earned a spot in the PIAA Elite Eight, beating Serra Catholic

(Rick Miller photo) C.A.M.P. (Committee Advocating Memorial Preservation) officials stand outside the Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historic Building in Little Valley in October 2017 after they purchased it from the county. The building may soon be listed on the state and federal Registers of Historic Places.

Decision expected Wednesday on status of historic Memorial Building

March 10, 2025

LITTLE VALLEY — C.A.M.P., the group that saved the historic Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historic Building from the wrecker’s ball, is keeping its collective fingers crossed for a spot on

The Salamanca girls' basketball team poses with their trophy, patches and banner after defeating Wilson in the Section VI Class B2 championship. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Warriors rout Wilson for first Section VI title since 2012

March 9, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY — Recording their third consecutive blowout win of the postseason, the Salamanca girls’ basketball team earned their fifth-ever Section VI championship, beating Wilson

Olean Republican Committee snubs Mayor; descends into disarray as Committee member calls for Chairman’s ouster over sloppy meeting, improper endorsement, online poll

March 9, 2025

By: Eric M. Firkel Olean Star The Olean City Republican Committee met Thursday to meet Candidates ahead of this June’s primary election. Mayoral candidates Amy Sherberne and Jared Isaman attended

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors’ quartet leads to redemption win over NoPo; Olean snaps losing streak with fourth-quarter comeback over Dunkirk

January 30, 2026

ULYSSES, PA – Traveling into enemy territory in search of redemption, the Otto-Eldred girl’s basketball team avenged the only blemish on their North Tier League record, beating Northern Potter 59-41.