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Janet L. Oaks
April 21, 1943 – April 29, 2025 Janet L. Oaks, 82, of Olean, NY, died Tuesday morning, April 29, 2025 with her daughter Lisa by her side at Olean General

NPRC Awarded Dual Credit Innovation Grant
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced that the ShapiroAdministration has awarded $14 million in grant funding to 15 public institutions of higher education.Northern Pennsylvania Regional College (NPRC)

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford, Coudy end in tie; Olean powers past Allegany-Limestone in five frames
BRADFORD, PA – Playing just five innings due to loss of light, the Bradford baseball team ended in a 5-5 stalemate against Coudersport. Despite having to organize around rain, thunder

OLD Exterior Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program applications now available
OLEAN — The Olean Local Development Corporation (OLDC) has announced a third round of the Exterior Housing Rehabilitation Loan Program (EHRLP). The EHRLP will provide financial assistance to eligible owner-occupants

Olean Fire Department couldn’t have picked a better day for War Vets Fire Truck Spray Event Wednesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The City of Olean Fire Department sure picked the right day for its Fire Truck Spray Event in War Veterans Park Wednesday afternoon.
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Six-run inning condemns Oilers against Ironbacks
ST. CATHARINES, ON — After falling behind early and recording just one hit through the first four innings, four runs in the middle frames had the Olean Oilers hoping they

Bradford’s breakdowns give way to blowout loss against St. Marys
By HUNTER O. LYLE BRADFORD, PA – Coming off the back of a blown lead the night before, the Bradford Legion Post 108 baseball team was in desperate need of

Olean Oilers offense cools off in loss to Jamestown Tarp Skunks
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — After a three-game stretch in which the bats of the Olean Oilers were just about unstoppable, the offense ultimately cooled off in an 8-4




