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(Olean YouTube Channel) Carlos Andres, 43, of Salamanca, is led from the March 25 Olean Common Council meeting where he was charged with disorderly conduct. He was to appear in Olean City Court Thursday, but was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Wednesday.

Charges arising out of City Council meeting dismissed in the interests of justice; Carlos Andres detained by ICE

April 4, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A disorderly conduct charge against a man who attempted to speak twice during the public comment section of the Olean Common Council on March 25

Salamanca's Lily Vogle (6) and Sophia Hodara (13) chase down a Williamsville South attacker. (Salamanca Warrior Athletics)

Thursday Roundup: Gators softball, Bradford tennis pick up wins; Salamanca lax drops to 0-2

April 3, 2025

ALLEGANY, NY – Consistent work in the batters’ box pushed Allegany-Limestone over Randolph, 9-2, as the Gators improved to 3-0. Kailey Truman led the way with a perfect 3-for-3 day

Olean offense sputters in 3-0 non-league loss to Depew

April 3, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — It was a tough day at the plate for the Olean softball team as it remains in search of its first win of the

Portville's Brady German rounds third on his way to home plate during the Panthers' 7-6 win over Bradford. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Mistakes pile up as Bradford narrowly falls to Portville

April 3, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Despite a massive fourth frame, the Bradford baseball team’s comeback hopes were dashed with a late-game error, allowing Portville to sneak out

Allegany-Limestone ‘finds a way’ in 44-35 win over East Aurora

December 28, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — When it needed to most, the Allegany-Limestone girls basketball team found a way. Even head coach Andrea Darrow admitted that her team’s 44-35 victory was

Payton Bradley rises to the rim during the Warriors' 36-point loss to Cuba-Rushford on Sunday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Rebels’ shooting too much for Salamanca, hand Warriors 36-point loss

December 28, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Playing in their second game in as many days, the Salamanca boy’s basketball team faced another uphill battle in a matchup with

SHERRY BOMB: Jack Sherry’s 31-point double-double powers Terrors past Panthers

December 28, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — It had been a while since Otto-Eldred boys basketball head coach Rob Wight had seen as impactful a performance as Jack Sherry had for

Alaina Hirliman drives through the lane during Olean's in the second day of the Joe DeCerbo Holiday Showcase. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Olean’s offense sputters out against Eagles

December 28, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Opening the second day of the 50th annual Joe DeCerbo Holiday Showcase, the Olean girl’s basketball team struggled to keep out of