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Aldermen approve $1.1 million in repairs to Olean city pool project 4-1
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The City of Olean swimming pool at War Veterans Park could reopen for the 2027 season. The Olean Common Council approved a nearly $1.1 million

Gies to kick off 100 in-person town hall tour of NY 23 on Aug. 6 in Jamestown
OLEAN — Democratic congressional candidate Aaron Gies of Olean announced plans Wednesday for 100 in-person town halls between now and the Nov. 3 election. Gies is running in the 23rd

Mayor responds to menacing of city employee in Lincoln Park with increased police presence
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Amy B. Sherburne announced an increased police presence in Lincoln Park after a city employee was “menaced” in the city employee parking

‘JR’ Bennion elected Olean Common Council president, succeeding Robinson
RICK MILLER Olean Star Ward 1 Alderman Lawrence”JR” Bennion Jr., was unanimously elected Olean Common Council president at the end of Tuesday’s regular meeting. Bennion, a Republican, was first elected

Olean’s St. Mary of the Angels Complex nominated for State, National Registers of Historic Places
The St. Mary of the Angels Complex on West Henley Street in Olean, has been nominated for the State and National Registers of Historic Places, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced. The
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: A-L, Portville boys hoops suffer one-sided defeats; Portville girls grab big win over Cuba-Rushford
MIDDLEPORT, NY — The Allegany-Limestone boys basketball team suffered a lopsided defeat on the road at Roy-hart to start its season. The Gators, led by a 13-point performance from Greg

Leading with speed, Owls outpaces Wolves in Stebbins Tournament
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Utilizing their natural athleticism, the Bradford boy’s basketball shook off a slow start with a fast-paced, high-octane offense that buried Kane

Despite offensive struggles, Terrors collect win over Smethport in opening day of Stebbins Memorial Tournament
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – For any young team with a lack of game-time experience, there’s a learning curve. When the rubber first hits the road,




