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Aiello beings term as president of NYS Conference of Mayors

June 5, 2025

ALBANY — Olean Mayor Bill Aiello has become the 99th president of the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM). Aiello’s term began May 29. “It is

Meshing youth with experience, the Olean Oilers hope to bounce back after a disappointing season in 2023. Their schedule kicks off with a home game on Friday against the Salamanca Lizards. The first pitch is slated for 7:30 p.m. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Olean Oilers look to bounce back from down year with mix of newcomers, experience

June 5, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Having a wealth of youth both at the helm and on the roster, the Olean Oilers aim to open their season targeting

Salamanca Lizards learning from inaugural year in preparation of second campaign

June 5, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Heading into its second year as a franchise in the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL), the Salamanca Lizards are taking what they learned

Bradford Legion Post 108's third basemen, Ben Woodhouse, gets the out at third during their mercy rule win over Crosby. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Bradford Legion mercy rules Crosby as they collect third straight win

June 4, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – With stellar play on both sides of the plate, the Bradford Legion Post 108 baseball team dominated Crosby Post 979 11-1 as

Monday HS Wrap: Salamanca girls hoops sees comeback attempt falls just short; A-L girls survive Olean; Salamanca boys breeze by Depew

February 4, 2025

Southwestern 50, Salamanca 45 JAMESTOWN, NY — A 29-point second half had the Salamanca girls basketball team on the brink of completing a come-from-behind win over Southwestern. Unfortunately for the