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105 seniors graduate Saturday At 143rd Olean Commencement
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — One hundred and five Olean High School seniors graduated at the school’s 143rd Commencement on Saturday. The Olean Graduation Orchestra performed “Pomp and

85 Allegany-Limestone seniors graduate in 30th Commencement
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Eighty-five Allegany-Limestone seniors graduated in the school’s 30th Commencement on Saturday. The graduates marched into the auditorium and onto the stage to a

SUNDAY ROUNDUP: Cattaraugus County FC falls 3-0 to Polonia FC
OLEAN, NY — Cattaraugus County FC was left still in search of its first win of the campaign after falling 3-0 to Polonia Legacy. Sustained sequences of possession were hard

Lizards erupt for five runs in eighth to complete comeback over Hitmen
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Through four frames of their game against the Horseheads Hitmen, the Salamanca Lizards were in danger of seeing their six-game winless streak extend to

Common Council rejects 4-year contract with Olean Police Department
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council on Tuesday rejected Olean Police Department contracts with the patrol and command units. All six aldermen voted against the pacts. Alderman
WEDNESDAY PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Salamanca volleyball drops out of playoffs; Gators secure chance at championship
FREDONIA, NY – Facing off against the second best team in the bracket, the Salamanca volleyball team’s playoff run came to an end, falling to Fredonia in three sets in

Panthers start title chase with clean sweep of Allegany-Limestone
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – For over a week, the Portville volleyball team had been waiting in anticipation. For the outset of their season, they were one

Mayor’s first town hall dominated by questions about homelessness in city
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Mayor Amy B. Sherburne’s first town hall Monday drew nearly 25 people, with questions about homeless issues dominating the conversation. After the mayor welcomed the




