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Pitt-Bradford's Jamarion Butler takes and makes a fade away jump shot during the Panthers' 98-93 win over the Bobcats. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Butler’s 31 points, clutch steals save Panthers from first conference loss

January 18, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – With less than 45 seconds left on the clock, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford men’s’ basketball team needed a stop. It

Bad habits bite Bona women’s hoops in 83-45 loss to Davidson

January 18, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — According to St. Bonaventure women’s basketball coach Jim Crowley, within every game there are lessons to learn. What upsets him is the number

Friday Roundup: Olean, O-E girls break two different streaks; Panthers fall to Gowanda

January 18, 2025

Olean 51, Fredonia 37 FREDONIA, NY – The Olean girls basketball team snapped its eight-game losing streak with a big win on the road over Fredonia. After a slow start

Ahead of the varsity game, Bradford honored the 'Dream Team,' one of two Owls squads that led an undefeated campaign. Standing at center court is head coach Dave Fuhrman, (left to right), assistant coach Mike Manning Sr., Jerry Burgos, Mike Manning Jr., Andy Terwilliger, Cory Hayden, Jason Wells, Cory Mead, Tim Simons and Kevin Minich. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Owls celebrate ‘Dream Team’ but fall to DuBois for seventh straight loss

January 17, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – On a night when they celebrated the iconic ‘Dream Team,’ the current rendition of the Bradford boys’ basketball team failed to execute,

. The Bradford boys' track and field team looks to defend their D9 Class 3A championship this year with the help of their 17 returning letterwinners. | Photo submitted by Tom Tessena

Owls track and field enter 2025 season fully loaded

March 27, 2025

BRADFORD, PA – Setting their sights on a repeat District 9 Class 3A championship, the Bradford boys track and field team enter their new campaign restocked, having 17 returning lettermen

Arcade Area Chamber of Commerce to host 2025 Tri-County Trout Derby

March 27, 2025

ARCADE, NY — Carrying-on a popular and successful event, the Arcade Area Chamberof Commerce will once again be hosting the 2025 Tri-County Trout Derby on May 3 and4, 2025. The

Salamanca boys lacrosse falls just short in pursuit of Akron in season-opener

March 26, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Despite coming up just short, the Salamanca boys lacrosse team put up a strong fight in its season-opener against Akron. The Warriors wasted no

(YouTube) During a public comment session of the Olean Common Council Wednesday a speaker who offered Olean coins to help stop sewage overflows into the Allegheny River was arrested for disturbing a public meeting.

Man arrested after offering coins to city to stem sewage overflows

March 26, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A man who approached the speaker’s podium with silver coins during the public comment portion of the Olean Common Council meeting Tuesday was led from