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Second half burst propels Salamanca to victory over Olean

February 10, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — It was a tale of two halves for the Salamanca girls basketball team. The first half, head coach Joe Hinman admitted, his Warriors

The Otto-Eldred girl's basketball team poses with their newly acquired banner after sealing the North Tier League title with a win over Coudersport. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Terrors end season as NTL champions with 42-point win over Coudy

February 9, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – After two years away from the throne, the Otto-Eldred girl’s basketball team finally returned to the top, beating Coudersport 62-20 to

(Assembly photo) Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski will hold a town hall meeting in Salamanca Feb. 17.

Sempolinski to host town hall meeting in Salamanca Feb. 17

February 9, 2026

SALAMANCA – Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski will hold his first town hall meeting of 2026 at the Salamanca Municipal Building, 225 Wildwood Ave., on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6 p.m. Sempolinski,

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The 29th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 13-15. Go online to birdcount.org.

Join in the Great Backyard Bird Count this weekend

February 9, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County is urging county residents to participate in the 29th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count this coming weekend.

UPDATE: DA LORI RIEMAN WILL NOT SEEK REELECTION, Randolph Attorney and Navy Veteran, Preston Marshall will run for District Attorney

January 7, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star RANDOLPH — Preston Marshall, Randolph attorney and Navy Veteran, announced plans Monday to run for Cattaraugus County district attorney. Marshall, who plans to run as