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John Balacki of Downtown Beautification Group named ‘Volunteer of the Year’
OLEAN — John Balacki has been named “Volunteer of the Year” by Mayor Bill Aiello. The mayor held a Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party at the John J. Ash Community Center

Bass vindicated by franchise-record 61-yard game-winner as Buffalo Bills beat Miami, 30-27
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star November 4, 2024 Talk about vindication. It’s been a tough few months for Tyler Bass. The Bills’ 27-year-old place-kicker has

Dogs, Cats, McDonalds, Human Garbage and Peanut: How the New York State DEC elected Donald Trump
BY: ERIC FIRKEL – OLEAN STAR When Donald Trump wins on Tuesday it will be for many reasons, but it will be the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Pollock: The Buffalo Bills don’t own the Miami Dolphins, but they have an option to buy
A column and game prediction by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist Mike McDaniel knows the numbers. The Dolphins coach is painfully aware that since Sean McDermott took over that spot
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford volleyball starts season with win over Austin; Lady Gators drop season opener
AUSTIN, PA – Taking to their road for the first taste of action, the Bradford volleyball team swept Austin in three clean sets. The Lady Owls got right to work

Fatigued Gators drop to 0-3 with loss to North Clarion
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Already dealing with injuries, a compact schedule and plenty of minutes on the field, the Port Allegany boys soccer team dropped

Significant roster changes, same mentality for Portville/Cuba-Rushford/Bolivar-Richburg football
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — With a new campaign on the near horizon, the Portville/Cuba-Rushford/Bolivar-Richburg football team is looking to maintain its standard for success in the wake of

Bradford cross country looks to youth amidst rebuild
BRADFORD, PA — After losing several key pieces during the offseason, the Bradford cross country team is facing the start of a rebuild with youth being the foundation. The Owls











