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Republican lawmakers blast plan for inmates early release
RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — Republican state lawmakers from Western New York blasted state plans Friday for early release of some nonviolent inmates to address staff shortages in a

Chuck Pollock: Hornell’s Gene Mastin reflects on old-time football in the Big 30 from Bill Shesman to George Whitcher
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun, Hornell Sun Senior Sports Columnist An email arrived the other day from an old friend. You may remember him … Gene Mastin, one of the

Pollinator Steward to Share Spring Gardening Tips on Thursday
As the warmer weather beckons, thoughts turn to gardening, whether for food, beauty or both. On Thursday, April 10, Pollinator Steward Marti Tillinger, of Allegany, will offer gardeners suggestions for

Two Olean demonstrations draw almost 300 Trump protestors
Rick Miller Olean Star Sign-waving demonstrators protesting a number of President Trump’s potential cuts including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and veterans programs held two events Saturday involving a total of
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Six-run inning condemns Oilers against Ironbacks
ST. CATHARINES, ON — After falling behind early and recording just one hit through the first four innings, four runs in the middle frames had the Olean Oilers hoping they

Bradford’s breakdowns give way to blowout loss against St. Marys
By HUNTER O. LYLE BRADFORD, PA – Coming off the back of a blown lead the night before, the Bradford Legion Post 108 baseball team was in desperate need of

Olean Oilers offense cools off in loss to Jamestown Tarp Skunks
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — After a three-game stretch in which the bats of the Olean Oilers were just about unstoppable, the offense ultimately cooled off in an 8-4
MONDAY ROUNDUP: KSW Photography picks up two wins in OWSL
OLEAN, NY — KSW Photography was at the double on June 29, picking up a win apiece over Shamrocks and Ice Cold Pitches. Against Shamrocks, KSW used a 12-run fourth-inning



