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Bouncing back: Caskey claims low round at Pennhills
Caskey cards 74; Chamberlain wins Div. I title with 75 By J.P. BUTLER Special to the Star BRAFORD, Pa. – Kai Caskey had played the week before at Elkdale Country

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,

Sharon Fellows, retired county historian, honored at retirement party at County Museum Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star MACHIAS — For the past 20 years, as Cattaraugus County historian, Sharon Fellows helped people reconnect with their family histories. Most of her work since
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers drop doubleheader against Batavia Muckdogs
BATAVIA, NY — The Olean Oilers dropped both games of their doubleheader against the Batavia Muckdogs on June 21, falling 3-2 and 7-2, respectively. In the first game of the afternoon,

St. Bonaventure women’s basketball Atlantic 10 pairings released
ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team has officially unveiled its Atlantic 10 conference pairings for the 2026-27 season. While no dates or times are currently set, the

Salamanca student showcases advanced design skills with 3D printed school-themed coasters
SALAMANCA — Andrew McCormick, a student in Shawn Howard’s Technology classes, recently completed a creative and technical design project producing Salamanca-themed coasters that highlight both school pride and modern manufacturing




