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Pollck: Basketball loses a joking gem in Frank Layden
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist When I started at the Olean Times Herald in January of 1973, I knew Frank Layden to be the colorful men’s basketball coach

SUNDAY ROUNDUP: Lizards, Hitmen settle for tie due to inclement weather
SALAMANCA, NY — The Salamanca Lizards, falling behind the eight ball early, managed to pull themselves back into contention only for adverse weather to put a stop to their momentum.

NCAA Tournament expansion: The ultimate goal of money-hungry vultures
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com Greed is a disease and the world of college basketball is not immune. There is an extremely high possibility that for the first time since 2011,

SATURDAY ROUNDUP: Oilers’ bats quiet in 3-0 defeat to Steamers
OLEAN, NY — Both the Olean Oilers and the Hornell Steamer had relatively quiet nights at the plate, tallying just six hits apiece. But it was what the latter did

New traffic pattern around Olean High School big change as schools open for 2027-28 year
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Parents bringing their children to Olean High School on opening day of the 2026-27 school year found a new traffic pattern around the school. North

Congressional candidates Langworthy, Gies get boosts from Teamsters, AFL-CIO endorsements
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Both candidates in the 23rd Congressional District race have announced endorsements by powerful statewide unions. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-Pendleton, has received the endorsement of the
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Gators soccer, volleyball pick up resounding season-opening wins
PORT ALLEGANY, PA – In their first taste of action, the Port United girl’s soccer team took home a heavy-handed win over Ridgway, defending The Swamp with a 4-1 victory.

Lady Terrors get hot, sweep Cam Co in home opener
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – In their first showing back in the Terror Dome, the Otto-Eldred volleyball team earned another win within its walls, downing Cameron




