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Republican lawmakers blast plan for inmates early release
RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — Republican state lawmakers from Western New York blasted state plans Friday for early release of some nonviolent inmates to address staff shortages in a

Chuck Pollock: Hornell’s Gene Mastin reflects on old-time football in the Big 30 from Bill Shesman to George Whitcher
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun, Hornell Sun Senior Sports Columnist An email arrived the other day from an old friend. You may remember him … Gene Mastin, one of the

Pollinator Steward to Share Spring Gardening Tips on Thursday
As the warmer weather beckons, thoughts turn to gardening, whether for food, beauty or both. On Thursday, April 10, Pollinator Steward Marti Tillinger, of Allegany, will offer gardeners suggestions for

Two Olean demonstrations draw almost 300 Trump protestors
Rick Miller Olean Star Sign-waving demonstrators protesting a number of President Trump’s potential cuts including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and veterans programs held two events Saturday involving a total of
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Allegany-Limestone manufactures first playoff win since 2022; Salamanca closes season with loss to Southwestern
WESTFIELD, NY — Despite recording just one hit in its Section 6 Class C First Round game against Westfield, the Allegany-Limestone baseball team found a way to nab a 2-1

Olean baseball rolls into Class A2 Semis for first time since 2021 behind big fifth inning
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — For the first time since 2021, the Olean baseball team has reached the semifinals of the Section 6 playoffs. In 2022, the Huskies were

Gies, Stocker speak at Fredonia Grange before June 23 Democratic congressional primary
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FREDONIA — Democratic congressional candidates in the 23rd Congressional district met at the Fredonia Grange Saturday in an hour-long forum hosted by the Chautauqua County

Portville holds off Bulldogs, advance to Section VI quarterfinals
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Entering the seventh inning, the finish line was on the horizon. In their first taste of the Section VI postseason, the Portville












