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Former Salamanca Mayor Mike ‘Smitty’ Smith plans to seek office as an independent
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Former mayor Michael R. “Smitty” Smith announced on Facebook Sunday he plans to run again for mayor on the independent Salamanca Proud party
McCall stresses need to balance tax hike with desire to provide services
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Common Council Finance Committee Chairwoman Sonya McCall, D-Ward 4, said a key concern in upcoming budget talks is the need to balance tax increases with
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Gators advance to Section VI quarterfinals; Pitt-Bradford women earn first win in season finale
ALLEGANY, NY – Having ten Gators make their way into the scoring column, the Allegany-Limestone girl’s basketball team cruised to a victory in the first round of the Section VI
Bona men’s hoops fall to Richmond in high-scoring affair
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — There was no lack of offense in the second matchup of the season between the St. Bonaventure and Richmond men’s basketball teams. Both
St. Bonaventure men’s hoops 2025-26 non-conference schedule breakdown
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has officially unveiled its non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Fixtures against Youngstown State (Nov. 15),
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Shamrocks, Mickey’s exchange blows in high-scoring OSWL Playoffs
OLEAN, NY — It was a back-and-forth, high-scoring affair between Shamrocks and Mickey’s with the former winding up the victors at the end of the day. Shamrock’s defeated Mickey’s by
Deering, Houser set to lead ‘high quality,’ ‘exciting’ New York rosters into Corporate Cup
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA — The ninth annual NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase is set to take center stage on July 27, bringing together the best local talent
Dansville hops Oilers in standings with makeup win
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – In their first taste of postseason action – technically – the Olean Oilers fell to the Dansville Gliders 9-4, shifting the balance
