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Otto-Eldred's Baylee Francis smashes the game-winning RBI single during the Lady Terrors' 2-1 win over Northern Potter. Francis ended 3-for-3 in the team's eighth win of the season. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Francis’ walk-off single gives Lady Terrors extra-inning win over top-ranked NoPo

April 22, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – In a game that largely rested on powerhouse pitching, the Otto-Eldred softball team rallied late for a 2-1, eight-inning win over

Monday Roundup: Olean stays red-hot in CCAA Div. I with big win over Dunkirk

April 21, 2025

OLEAN — The Olean softball team continued its dominant start in league play with a 13-0, five-inning shutout over Dunkirk. The Huskies have now managed to outscore their opponents 26-1

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Protesters lined up along East State Street at Olean’s Lincoln Park Saturday to demonstrate against President Trump’s policies and cuts.

More than 300 protestors attend Olean demonstration Saturday

April 21, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN – More than 300 people demonstrated at Lincoln Park Saturday, part of a national Pro Democracy movement protesting President Trump’s policies. They brought signs and determination.

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Protesters on West State Street near Independence Drive in Allegany on Wednesday.

Demonstrators brave cold to protest for seventh week

April 21, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Between 40 and 50 demonstrators braved cold temperatures along West State Street Wednesday to protest President Trump’s policies, Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts and fears of

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Twins Khalib Burney (left) and Khalil, sons of Malik Burney of Olean, sit on Santa’s lap Saturday at the Victorian Christmas celebration at the Fannie Bartlett House.

Hundreds visit Bartlett House for Victorian Christmas, Santa

December 22, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Santa Claus stopped by the Fannie Bartlett House on Saturday (Dec. 7) to help the Olean Historical Society celebrate its Victorian Christmas displays and hear

$(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Members of the Allegany American Legion Ri\tual Team place wreaths on holders at a Wreaths Across America program at Mount View Cemetery Saturday. Volunteers place 456 wreaths at veterans graves.$