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Portville Panthers sweep Eagles on Senior Night, look toward Randolph rematch
BY HUNTER O. LYLE PORTVILLE, NY – As they look to secure positioning ahead of the impending postseason, the Portville boys soccer team took one step closer to a league championship with a

Stroehmann Bakery in Olean bakes its last loaf Wednesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The last loaf of bread came off the line at the Stroehmann Bakery on North Second Street late Wednesday morning. It was part of an

Vogel’s overtime goal lifts Wellsville over Fillmore, 4-3; B-R downs Houghton (photos)
Story and photo gallery by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com FILLMORE —Both Wellsville and Fillmore have travelled in the same boat for much of the 2024 campaign. They have both

Ande Northrup celebrates her 1000th assist
Junior, Ande Northrup celebrates her 1000th assist for Ellicottville Central School Volleyball team. She is the daughter of Karl and Jill Northrup.

St. Bonaventure Athletics, Olean YMCA partner for second annual ‘Table or Treat’
ST. BONAVENTURE — On Friday, Oct. 24, the St. Bonaventure Athletics Department and the Olean YMCA will partner once again for the second annual “Table or Treat” event. Open to

Dasonte Bowen is embracing his Bona men’s basketball captaincy with a new perspective
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com (This article is the first of a four part series of 2025-26 St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team player features) ST. BONAVENTURE — Just shy of 10

Aiello says he’s running for re-election to take care of unfinished business
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello said unfinished business like the upcoming $25 million rebuilding of West State Street are the reason he’s running for re-election

Sherburne says ‘It’s time for a change’ in Olean mayor’s office
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Amy Sherburne’s business experience told her it was time for a change before she challenged and beat incumbent Olean Mayor Bill Aiello in the Republican