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Historical Society seeks monument for Roosevelt-Higgins tree in park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The tree in Lincoln Park planted 118 years ago by President Teddy Roosevelt and New York Gov. Frank W. Higgins is dying. The

Behind defensive effort, Allegany-Limestone defeats Portville for first win of season
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The Allegany-Limestone girls basketball team can breathe a little easier now after it secured its first win of the season at the expense of

ROUNDUP: McComber scores career-high in win over Lady Panthers; Terrors blowout Galeton
SALAMANCA – A 22-point scoring night from Leilene McComber helped the Salamanca girls’ basketball team collect their third consecutive win of the season, beating Franklinville 40-25. After suffering a loss

BATES: Bona stays hot and rightfully earns spot on national bubble
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team is finally getting the recognition they deserve. Its 11-1 record is second-best in the nation, only behind

Genesis House thanks OHS students for Homeless Huskies donation
OLEAN — Last month, Genesis House welcomed members of the Olean City School District Student Activities Council, who delivered a generous donation collected through their annual Homeless Huskies event. The

Bona women’s hoops downed by high-powered Richmond offense
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The Richmond women’s basketball team entered the 2025-26 season ranked No. 24 in the nation. They were named the Atlantic 10 preseason favorites.

In ‘State of the City,’ Sherburne paints picture of what she sees for Olean’s future
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — In her first State of the City Address Friday night, Olean Mayor Amy Sherburne thanked her family, supporters and city employees. Speaking to

The Rest of the Jeff Andreano Story: Just Drop the Charges
Olean Star – Eric M. Firkel Opinion UPDATED 1/4/2026 On December 12, Jeff Andreano was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment in the City of Olean,











