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Panthers sweep Cuba Rushford in battle of defenses
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY COUNTY, NY – Despite turnover troubles, the Portville girls’ basketball team eked out a win over Cuba Rushford, completing the season sweep with a

Langworthy named to House Energy and Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) has been appointed to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Langworthy, R-Pendelton, is the first member of Congress in modern history to

After failing to set Alle-Catt PILOT hearings at its December meeting, Cattaraugus County IDA announces Alle-Catt PILOT hearings on December 30 after pressure from Alle-Catt, Pam Tilton
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency has announced it will hold three public hearings Dec . 30 on the application for tax breaks for the

Salters leads Panthers in historic start, earns AMCC honors
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Adding two massive games to his collegiate debut and helping the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford to their best start in decades,

Four Gators reach double-digits as Port Allegany beats Hubbers by 31
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SMETHPORT, PA – Keeping their New Year success rolling, the Port Allegany boy’s basketball team picked up their second win in a row, beating Smethport

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











