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Lady Warriors rout Wilson for first Section VI title since 2012
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY — Recording their third consecutive blowout win of the postseason, the Salamanca girls’ basketball team earned their fifth-ever Section VI championship, beating Wilson

Olean Republican Committee snubs Mayor; descends into disarray as Committee member calls for Chairman’s ouster over sloppy meeting, improper endorsement, online poll
By: Eric M. Firkel Olean Star The Olean City Republican Committee met Thursday to meet Candidates ahead of this June’s primary election. Mayoral candidates Amy Sherberne and Jared Isaman attended

Aladdin Jr. coming to Portville Central School
MAKE ALL YOUR WISHES COME TRUE WITH ALADDIN JR. AT PORTVILLE CENTRAL SCHOOL Disney’s ALADDIN JR. Playing at the Portville Central School Auditorium in Portville, NY Portville, NY Tuesday, March

Bonnies ‘found a way’ in gutsy 64-61 win over Davidson in regular season finale
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com DAVIDSON, NC — For the sixth time this season, the difference between a win and a loss for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team came down

Olean Oilers begin life in PGCBL with 7-inning loss to Jamestown Tarp Skunks
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com JAMESTOWN — A new chapter in the history of the Olean Oilers is officially here. On May 29, Olean got its tenure in the Perfect Game

2026 Big 30 Charities Classic coaches release
The Big 30 has officially unveiled the names of head coaches and their respective staff members who have committed to lead Team New York and Team Pennsylvania in the upcoming

2026 Big 30 Charities Classic selection release #8
The Big 30 has begun unveiling the names of players who have committed to participating in the upcoming 2026 Charities Classic. The following is the eighth full release sent out

State budget contains increase in aid to almost every school district in Cattaraugus, Allegany counties
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The $268 billion New York State budget contains a $15.1 million boost in aid to public schools in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties to $432.2 million.




