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Allegany-Limestone's Kai Wojewoda-Ko drives down field during the Gators' regular season finale against Portville. On Saturday, the Gators will open their Section VI playoff run with the No. 1 seed. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

GIRLS SOCCER PLAYOFFS: A-L claims No. 1; Gariepy, Portville takes on Cardinals

October 19, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Holding a near-perfect regular season resume, the Allegany-Limestone girl’s soccer leads the local-team charge as they enter the newly-unveiled Section VI playoff brackets, being the

St. Bonaventure University is No. 2 in New York in U.S. News and Princeton Review honors

October 19, 2026

St. Bonaventure — St. Bonaventure University has been named one of the nation’s leading Catholic institutions, ranking No. 15 in Niche’s 2027 Best Catholic Colleges in America list and No.

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Port United, Bradford girl’s soccer ends regular season with wins

October 18, 2026

KNOX, PA – In their last game on the road, the Port United girl’s soccer team dished out a loss to the LadyPanthers, beating Keystone 3-1 behind the dual efforts

Despite dropping their season-opening exhibition game to Penn State, the St. Bonaventure men's basketball team painted an early picture of what's to come for the 2026-2027 season. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Bonnies’ exhibition loss to Penn State gives glimpse into team identity

October 17, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLElyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY – After stepping under the bright center stage lights for the first time in over seven months, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team then

Olean offense erupts in 13-1 win over Salamanca to open league play

April 9, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The Olean offense needed absolutely no invitation to get off and running in its CCAA 1 opener against Salamanca, connecting for 11 hits and scoring

Bradford's Tarren Reese looks on from second during the Owls' 8-2 loss to Punxsutawney. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Errors clip Owls’ wings in loss to Punxsutawney

April 9, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – In a day that saw more errors than hits, the Bradford baseball team fell to Punxsutawney, 8-2, as their losing streak grew

The Olean Common Council approved a $29.1million budget for 2025-26 Tuesday 5-2. From left are Alderman Lawrence Bennion Jr., R-Ward 1, who voted against the budget; Mayor Bill Aiello and Council; President John Crawford, D-Ward 5, who voted to pass the budget.

Olean Common Council passes $29.1 million budget by 5-2 vote

April 9, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to adopt a $29,149,462 budget for 2025-26 that carries a 6% tax hike. The general fund is $19.8

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Administrator Jack Searles sits behind his desk in Olean. Searles is planning to step down in June and retire after almost 22 years in the post. He is in his 46th year of working for the county.

Jack Searles to step down as county administrator in June

April 9, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Administrator John “Jack” Searles plans to tell county lawmakers Wednesday of his plans to step down in June from the post he’s held