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Errors clip Owls’ wings in loss to Punxsutawney
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – In a day that saw more errors than hits, the Bradford baseball team fell to Punxsutawney, 8-2, as their losing streak grew

Olean Common Council passes $29.1 million budget by 5-2 vote
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to adopt a $29,149,462 budget for 2025-26 that carries a 6% tax hike. The general fund is $19.8

Jack Searles to step down as county administrator in June
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Administrator John “Jack” Searles plans to tell county lawmakers Wednesday of his plans to step down in June from the post he’s held

Schmidt honored with Coaches vs. Cancer Champion Award
SAN ANTONIO, TX — While the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four took center stage in San Antonio over this past weekend, there was more than just elite level basketball to

Olean’s mayoral race is marquee match-up in county; early voting starts Oct. 25 in Olean, Little Valley
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Nine days of early voting for Cattaraugus County voters will begin on Saturday, Oct. 25, with two locations in Olean and Little Valley. Early voting
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Troisi, Tessena medal at Rocky Grove; O-E, Port volleyball complete season sweeps
SUGARCREEK, PA – Returning to action in one of the toughest courses on their schedule, the Bradford boy’s cross country team were led by their star juniors Evan Troisi and

Allegany-Limestone girls soccer close out regular season with win over Jamestown
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The regular season has officially come to a close for the Allegany-Limestone girls soccer team. And what better way to round it off than

Mangold records hat trick in Lady Owls’ shutout season finale
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com WARREN, PA – When looking towards the playoffs, especially for a team with high aspirations, it’s always good to enter the postseason on a high












