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Mayor’s nominee for Ward 6 vacancy fails to get a second from Common Council

October 14, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star James Douglas Jr., came to the Olean Common Council meetings Tuesday night as the nominee for the Ward 6 alderman vacancy. He left the meeting

FILE -- Portville's Grace Gariepy rushes across the box during the Panthers' loss to Allegany-Limestone on Thursday, Sept. 24. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Port United drops to NoPo; Gariepy leads Panthers to win at home

October 13, 2026

PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Despite Jadon Archer’s first career goal, the Port United boy’s soccer team was unable to fend off Northern Potter, losing 4-1. Archer scored his inaugural goal

Sewer line repair to close East State Street Wednesday; expect delays

October 13, 2026

Motorists may want to avoid East State Street on Wednesday. Starting at 6 a.m., East State Street will be closed from Barry Street to Fulton Street due to a

Olean Elks to host Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser

October 13, 2026

OLEAN —Olean Elks Lodge 491 will have a special fundraiser next month. The lodge will present Designer Handbag Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 7. Doors open at 209 W. State St.,

MORE THAN A GAME: On Homecoming afternoon, GV/Belfast honors former captain Adison Grusendorf, collects emotional victory “For Adi” over C-R after Tallman nets both goals to lead offense towards 9th win of season

Grusendorf, battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, gives former teammates a victory speech, donates all funds to Cancer Services of Allegany County

October 8, 2024

Story and photos by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com BELFAST — Homecoming weekend in the Genesee Valley and Belfast communities was one filled with commemoration and one of emotional stature.