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Bradford's Evan Troisi takes the ball down court during the Owls' win over Punxsy last Thursday. On Monday, he scored a team-high 14 points in the team's win over Port Allegany. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Bradford hoops sweeps Gators; Portville volleyball stays unbeaten

December 16, 2024

PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Facing off for the second time this season, the Bradford girls’ basketball team was able to even out the series, beating Port Allegany 36-17 with stifling

Otto-Eldred's Hunter App fights to get a shot off during the Terrors' win over Cameron County on Monday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Terrors take down CC, keep grip on North Tier League

December 16, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – In a meeting of the top two North Tier League teams, Otto-Eldred defended their supremacy with a win at home, beating

Bona men’s hoops have no intention of slowing down ahead of Siena showdown

December 16, 2024

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALBANY — Despite pulling off, arguably, its biggest win of the season at the expense of Providence over the weekend, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team

Pittsburgh cornerback James Pierre attempts to drag down Eagles' receiver DeVonta Smith during the Steelers' 27-13 loss on Sunday. | Karl Roser/Pittsburgh Steelers

LYLE: No excuses for Steelers in dreadful loss to Eagles

December 16, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Sitting in Bada Bing, a sports bar in Buffalo, my girlfriend Taylor and I looked on to a room completely full of fans donned in

(OGH photo) Tod and Hanna Chaffee of Bradford, Pa., hold their daughter Adeline Ann, who was the first baby born in 2025 at Olean General Hospital.

Bradford couple parents of first baby of 2025 at OGH

January 7, 2025

OLEAN – Olean General Hospital, a Kaleida Health facility, welcomed the first baby of 2025 in the maternity and delivery department. Adeline Ann Chaffee was born at OGH on Friday,

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

The Portville girls' basketball poses with their freshly revealed Section VI Championship banner. | Photo courtesy of Inga Welty

Portville girls unveil Section VI banner

January 7, 2025

On Monday, the Portville girls’ basketball team saw the materialization of the fruits of their labors. During the halftime intermission of the Portville vs Randolph boys’ basketball game, the Lady

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