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Demonstrators brave cold to protest for seventh week
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Between 40 and 50 demonstrators braved cold temperatures along West State Street Wednesday to protest President Trump’s policies, Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts and fears of

Aiello, Seneca president announce a task force on sewage overflows
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello and Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca on Wednesday announced creation of a task force to address ongoing wastewater overflows into the

Bonnies swept in the Bronx after 7-5 loss to Fordham
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BRONX — The St. Bonaventure baseball team had no shortage of offense in its series at Fordham, it was just unable to get the timely hits

Bonnies earn first A10 series sweep since 2016 with 5-4 win over Rhode Island
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure softball team flourished in the latter innings in its series sweep over Rhode Island, its first sweep in A10 play

Sherburne wants to reappoint Charter Commission to get revisions on November 2027 ballot
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Mayor Amy B. Sherburne wants to reappoint the Olean Charter Commission and have their charter revisions on the November 2027 election ballot. The mayor was

14th annual WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend set Saturday and Sunday at county fairgrounds
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The 14th annual WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend will showcase local businesses, manufacturers, artisans and crafters Saturday and Sunday at the Cattaraugus County

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Portville boys dominate final opponent; Salamanca’s air raid upsets top-seeded Golden Falcons
ALLEGANY, NY – Taking the field for their final contest of the regular season, the Portville boy’s soccer team ended in dominating fashion, beating Pine Valley/Gowanda 9-0 on a night

A graceful finale: Gariepy leads Portville to end of season win, spoils Gators’ season-long win streak
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Heading into the last game on the schedule, one without postseason or league ramifications, the smart move for any team would be




