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John Balacki of Downtown Beautification Group named ‘Volunteer of the Year’
OLEAN — John Balacki has been named “Volunteer of the Year” by Mayor Bill Aiello. The mayor held a Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party at the John J. Ash Community Center

Bass vindicated by franchise-record 61-yard game-winner as Buffalo Bills beat Miami, 30-27
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star November 4, 2024 Talk about vindication. It’s been a tough few months for Tyler Bass. The Bills’ 27-year-old place-kicker has

Dogs, Cats, McDonalds, Human Garbage and Peanut: How the New York State DEC elected Donald Trump
BY: ERIC FIRKEL – OLEAN STAR When Donald Trump wins on Tuesday it will be for many reasons, but it will be the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Pollock: The Buffalo Bills don’t own the Miami Dolphins, but they have an option to buy
A column and game prediction by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist Mike McDaniel knows the numbers. The Dolphins coach is painfully aware that since Sean McDermott took over that spot
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford girls fall to DCC on the road; Smethport, A-L boys continue to struggle
DUBOIS, PA – Despite finding their stride late, the Bradford girl’s basketball team were unable to close the gap on the scoreboard, ultimately falling 48-35 to DuBois Central Catholic. After

Marasco leads Owls to last-second win over Port Allegany
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Coming out of what would be their last bit of rest, the Port Allegany boy’s basketball team’s fifth consecutive win hid behind

Olean Area Farmers Market moves to winter quarters twice a month at Miller’s Farm Market
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Area Farmers Market started its 2026 Winter Market Saturday at Miller’s Farm Market on Olean-Portville Road in the town of Olean.

Langworthy closes Jamestown office over ‘repeated credible threats’ of violence against him, staff
By RICK MILLER Olean Star U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy announced Sunday that his Jamestown District office will be closed until further notice due to safety concerns over threats to staffers.












