Latest News

Police identify body of man found in Front Street dumpster
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Police have identified the body of the man found Friday in a recycling dumpster behind Jim’s Park and Shop on First Street. The

Olean alderman OK 40-year PILOT for new 60-unit apartment complex
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council agreed Tuesday to a 40-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for a new 60-unit apartment complex to be

Harmful algae blooms close lakes in Allegany State Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — Both Red House Lake and Quaker Lake in Allegany State Park remain closed this weekend due to harmful algae blooms. Heading into the

Olean ice rink opens early for start of 2024-25 season
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The William O. Smith Recreation Center’s ice rink opened for the 2024-25 season on Monday — the earliest opening in its 45 years. Why
Wednesday Roundup: Bradford girls fall to Warren, O-E boys thrash Hubbers
BRADFORD, PA – After stringing together four wins in a row, the Bradford girls’ basketball team’s win streak came to a close with a loss to District 9 League opponent

Pitt-Bradford christens new year at KOA with big win over Carlow
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Brushing off a shaky first 20 minutes of play, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford mens’ basketball team tallied their 11th win

Langworthy talks about his legislative priorities, Southern Tier energy future
By RICK MILLER Olean Star U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy spoke with reporters Monday about his legislative priorities for the 119th Congress and what his new assignment to the Energy and Commerce Committee

Sempolinski sworn in Tuesday as 148th District assemblyman
ALBANY – Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski was sworn in as the representative of the 148th Assembly District on Tuesday during a ceremony in the state Capitol’s Legislative Office Building. His wife,











