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Portville drops second straight as offense, defense misfires against Trojans
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SOUTHWESTERN, NY – Playing through growing pains that materialized in worries and woes on both sides of the ball, the Portville football team suffered their

Watkins says local wells tested near Olean Creek not found contaminated
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — While the discharge of organic material into Ischua Creek from the Great Lakes Cheese plant resulted in a significant die-off of fish and other aquatic

Two protests last Friday outside Great Lakes Cheese plant
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — Two groups of people demonstrated Friday outside the Great Lakes Cheese plant on Route 16 north of Franklinville, protesting discharges from the plant into Ischua

DEC will require cheese plant to pay to restore Ischua Creek
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — Great Lakes Cheese will be required to restore Ischua Creek as part of any state enforcement action against the Franklinville cheese plant. State

Democratic congressional candidates Gies, Stocker stepping up their fundraising efforts
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Both Democratic candidates in the 23rd Congressional District primary are stepping up their games in their bid to challenge Rep. Nick Langworthy in November. Aaron

“Bosses of the Bronx” author Mike Vaccaro regales Yankees fans at SBU book signing
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ST. BONAVENTURE — New York Post Lead Sports Columnist Mike Vaccaro regaled Yankees fans with stories of the Steinbrenner dynasty of the 1980s and 90s
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Gators track and field defend the swamp from Coudy
PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Hosting the Falcons for a duel meet, the Port Allegany track and field team took home another win, sweeping Coudersport with a 113-31 win for the

2026 Big 30 Charities Classic selection release #4
The Big 30 has begun unveiling the names of players who have committed to participating in the upcoming 2026 Charities Classic. The following is the fourth full release sent out




