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Sempolinski joins Lawler, Senate, Assembly Republicans in opposing partisan redistricting efforts
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALBANY — Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R — Canisteo, joined Rep. Mike Lawler, NY-17, members of the Senate and Assembly Republican conferences Monday to oppose reported
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Randy’s scores 32 in OWSL win over Ice Cold Pitches
OLEAN — In an extremely high-scoring affair, Randy’s Up The River defeated Ice Cold Pitches 32-21 on opening day of the Olean Women’s Softball League (OWSL). Randy’s, which recorded a

Bradford Legion opens summer season with rout over Crosby
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SMETHPORT, PA – Restocked and reloaded, the Bradford Legion Post 108 baseball team kicked off their campaign with a familiarity in the dugout, power at

SWNY-NWPA Men’s Am sets August 3rd entry deadline for 90th tourney
OLEAN — The Southwestern New York-Northwestern Pennsylvania (SWNY-NWPA) has officially set Aug. 3 as the deadline to enter its 90th Men’s Amateur tournament. Below is the full release, courtesy of the
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Smethport’s comeback falls short against OV; Terrors fall to Erie First Christian Academy at home
SMETHPORT, PA – Despite finding their footing in the second half, the Smethport boy’s basketball team could not erase their early deficit, falling to Oswayo Valley 55-42. The Hubbers’ offense

Bonnies aiming for defensive consistency ahead of final non-conference fixture
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team, seeking its first double-digit win season since 2021-22, is rolling into its final non-conference matchup of the

Genesis House ‘Light the Night’ fundraiser to light up Lincoln Park Sunday night
OLEAN — The annual Genesis House “Light the Night” fundraiser culminates Sunday night with luminaria lit up in Lincoln Park to promote awareness of area homelessness. For a $10 donation,

Bona HC Mark Schmidt seeking response from team in final non-conference matchup
After falling to Ohio, the Bonnies are aiming for a bounce-back win over Le Moyne By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The end of the non-conference portion of the












