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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

Lizard licked: Salamanca sweeps doubleheader with Sherrill
Lizards push win streak to four with 7-2 & 9-4 victories By J.P. BUTLER Special to the Olean Star SALAMANCA — For the Salamanca Lizards, after this thrilling Game 2 victory,

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Lizards come up clutch for 5-4 win over Oilers in extras
OLEAN, NY — Clutch is a word the Salamanca Lizards have become very familiar with as of late. In its game on June 28, Salamanca scored a run in the

Bradford Legion bows out of regular season with blowout loss to Kane
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com KANE, PA – In their season finale, the Bradford Legion Post 108 baseball team fell to Kane 6-1 as their playoff chances were thrown into

Saturday protest in Olean will focus on Iran, Supreme Court
OLEAN — There are national protests for Fourth of July weekend. Olean will be having theirs on Saturday, July 5, from noon to 2 p.m. at Lincoln Park. Local Organized











