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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) M.J. Painting Contractor Corp. plans to begin construction of a $1.7 million facility at 350 Franklin St., Olean, a former brownfield, this summer.

M.J. Painting to begin construction of new Olean facility this summer

May 16, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — M.J. Painting Contractor Corp., plans to begin construction of a $1.7 million facility this summer on a 9-acre site at 350 Franklin St.,

Star photo by Daniella Langianese. The Tri-County Arts Council building on West State Street in Olean is showcasing art by Denise Drummond and Joseph Grice through June 15.

Denise Drummond, Joseph Grice’s art featured at Tri-County Arts Council

May 16, 2024

By DANIELLA LANGIANESE Star Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com OLEAN — The Tri-County Arts Council presents “A Natural Connection” at its West State Street Gallery in Olean. The public is invited to

Axl Firkel is pictured throwing, nearly getting an out at First.

Orioles and Redsox tie 18-18 in T-ball Showdown

May 16, 2024

BY: ERIC FIRKEL Olean Star PORTVILLE – Tuesday night the Orioles faced off against the Red Sox in a gripping T-ball game at the Portville Little League fields. Each team’s

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Della Moore (center with scissors) reacts after cutting the ribbon Wednesday to open the new African American Center for Cultural Development at 214 N. Barry St., Olean.

Della Moore cuts ribbon on new Olean African American Center

May 16, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Della Moore and her supporters cut a ribbon to officially open the new home for the African American Center for Cultural Development Wednesday.

Allegany-Limestone storms past Bradford 69-38 in DeCerbo Showcase

December 28, 2024

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — In its second and final game in the 7th Annual Joe DeCerbo Holiday Showcase, the Allegany-Limestone boys basketball team had no problem handling business against

Manning Splain takes attacks the rim during Otto-Eldred's win over Cuba Rushford on Saturday, Dec. 28. On Tuesday, Splain scored 27 in a win over Port Allegany. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Francis, Splain each score 25 as Terrors finish DeCerbo undefeated

December 28, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – After a dramatic comeback on Friday, the Otto-Eldred boys’ basketball team closed out the Joe DeCerbo Memorial Showcase undefeated, blowing out Cuba-Rushford

Otto-Eldred's Baylee Francis takes a contested floater during the Lady Terrors' win over Jamestown. Francis scored a team-high 18 points in the win. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Terrors topple Jamestown in lone DeCerbo appearance

December 28, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLElyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Opening the second day of the annual Joe DeCerbo Holiday Showcase, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team notched their fifth win of the season,

Allegany-Limestone keeps unbeaten start alive in 53-51 nailbiter win over C-R

December 28, 2024

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — It was not the ending Allegany-Limestone coach Glenn Anderson drew up in his mind. But, a win is a win. And thankfully for Anderson, just