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Salamanca girls hoops pummel Eden 56-34 in B2 Semifinal behind McComber’s 24 points
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com CHEEKTOWAGA — A year after falling just short of reaching the Section 6 Class B2 Final, the No. 2 seed Salamanca girls basketball team have seen

Turnover troubles send Lady Panthers home in Class B2 semis
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – A night where the Portville girls’ basketball team surrendered 40 turnovers would prove to be their last of their season, resulting in

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: The rest of the story on the Sempolinski town hall meeting
I am writing with concern over the press release that was shared on both the Tap Into Greater Olean Olean and Catt County News and Photos facebook pages regarding Joe Sempolinski’s Town

Bona men’s hoops set to square off with UMass for final time in A10 play
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For the final time, at least in the Atlantic 10 regular season, St. Bonaventure will face off against UMass ahead of the latter’s
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Portville softball cruises past North Collins; Portville baseball falls to Randolph
NORTH COLLINS, NY — After scoring seven runs in the second inning, the Portville softball team was in full control throughout its 11-4 CCAA Div. IV win over North Collins.

Lady Terrors beat Kane, rain as Hakes throws no hitter
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Led by their star sophomore Rayel Hakes in the circle, the Otto-Eldred softball team kept their red hot streak alive, shutting

Seven Salamanca students sign letters of intent to participate in collegiate athletics
SALAMANCA — On May 1, The Salamanca City Central School District held an official signing day for a number of students who have committed to participate in collegiate sports. The group

Janet L. Oaks
April 21, 1943 – April 29, 2025 Janet L. Oaks, 82, of Olean, NY, died Tuesday morning, April 29, 2025 with her daughter Lisa by her side at Olean General












