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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

Lizards run out of steam in 9-5 loss to Genesee Rapids
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — With a significant chance to grab some crucial points in the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL) West Division playoff race, the Salamanca Lizards

Oilers, Lizards each see two players named to NYCBL West All-Star team
By HUNTER O. LYLE and SPENCER BATES lyleoleanstar@gmail.com batesoleanstar@gmail.com SYRACUSE — Having played over half the season already, fans of the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL) are set to

Some traffic tie-ups in milling along Front Street Monday, last of four in 2026 mill and pave program
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean motorists experienced traffic tie-ups on Front Street Monday as a milling and paving project between Prospect and East Spring streets. The Olean Public Works

Mayor nominates Douglas to Ward 6 vacancy; council to vote on confirmation Tuesday night
By RICK MILLER Olean Star James Douglas Jr., an independent from Ward 6 has been nominated by Mayor Amy B. Sherburne to succeed Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr. The appointment is

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors sweep on Senior Night; Portville soccer routs Rebels
DUKE CENTER, PA – Returning to the Terror Dome for the final time this season, the Otto-Eldred volleyball team recognized their prolific senior leadership before swiftly dispatching Oswayo Valley in

Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance, to perform at SBU Quick Center Oct. 18
ST. BONAVENTURE — One of the world’s most popular modern dance companies is coming to the Southern Tier. The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University




