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62nd annual WNY Maple Festival gets underway on a soggy Saturday; Sunday weather looking drier
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The 62nd annual WNY Maple Festival Parade got underway Saturday morning under rainy skies. The rain didn’t put a damper on the spirits

Salamanca’s youth shines in lopsided win over Allegany-Limestone
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The Salamanca baseball team went 3-up, 3-down in the first inning of its game against Allegany-Limestone. Call it a delayed start, because over the
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford falls in extra innings; Olean’s Cartmill dominates on the bump
DUBOIS, PA – A walk-off double from the Cardinals in the eighth sealed DuBois Central Catholics’ comeback as they outlasted an early Bradford surge, downing the Owls 7-6. After falling

Lady Owls stumble late against ranked DuBois Central Catholic
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gamil.com BRADFORD, PA – Squaring off one of the most prominent teams in the Keystone State, the Bradford softball team’s bend-don’t-break hold out against DuBois Central

Eighth inning walk-off sends Smethport to the postseason on Senior Night
Riekofsky’s strong bat, stronger arm propels Hubbers on career night By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SMETHPORT, PA – Stepping up to the plate in the bottom of the eighth, all

Village of Cattaraugus gets OK for $9.7 million for five state DRI projects
By RICK MILLER Olean Star CATTARAUGUS — Five projects selected by a local committee to review proposals for the $10 million Village of Cattaraugus Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) have been

Shantell Wilson, Emma Spadoni chosen as St. Bonaventure Class of 2026 student speakersÂ
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University will celebrate the achievements of its Class of 2026 with two commencement ceremonies in Reilly Center Arena this weekend, highlighted by student speakers whose
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Bates homers for Huskies win over Dunkirk; Gators get back in the win column against Bradford
OLEAN, NY – Led by Anna Bates’ big day at the plate, the Olean softball team recorded their fifth consecutive win, beating Dunkirk 12-7 as they prepare for the upcoming












