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Man waving American flag faces two demonstrations at Lincoln Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — There were two demonstrations at Lincoln Park last Tuesday and one counter demonstrator stood across the street waving an American flag at both of them.
Lady Owls drop season opener to Brockway; Bradford tennis continues undefeated
BROCKWAY, PA – Starting their campaign on the road, the Bradford softball team stumbled out of the gates, losing 10-0 to Brockway on Monday in five innings. The Lady Owls’

Lama saves Owls’ home opener with ninth inning walk-off single
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Stepping to the plate with two outs on the board, the pressure of the Owls’ first look at home fell upon AJ

NY Baseball Preview: New generation of leaders ready to take center stage
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — New names, new faces, new opportunities. Looking ahead to the seasons of our New York baseball programs, that seems to be the common thread.

Proposed Olean city tax rate is down by half to 9%; aldermen seek water, sewer director reinstatement
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council’s line-by-line review of the proposed $23.2 million budget for 2026-27 has resulted in cuts and revisions that have pared a tentative

IDA grants $480,000 sales tax abatement for Olean brownfield cleanup by Benson to retain 1 job
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) approved $480,000.00 in tax exemptions for a local developer Tuesday for a brownfield cleanup off River

Lens Martial speaks out after City Council rejects Mayor’s plan for outside auditing consultant
Current Olean Auditor Lens Martial submitted the following letter to the Mayor and the City Council. He has not received a response: Dear City Council Members and Mayor, Thank you

Consistency, aggression lifts Salamanca to season-opening win over Terrors
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Opening their season with an interstate invitation, the Salamanca baseball team defended their home turf with a 7-4 win over Otto-Eldred. Entering











