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Olean boys hoops ‘execute’ late, finish league season with 51-36 win over Allegany-Limestone
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The key word Olean boys basketball coach Tim Kolasinski used when describing his team’s 51-36 win over Allegany-Limestone: execution. Through 2.5 quarters of play,

‘We just gotta play better’: Bonnies aim for overall improvement against Rhode Island
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com KINGSTON, RI — According to St. Bonaventure men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt, the key to righting the ship on the road against Rhode Island after two

Sheriff, retired sheriff endorse Smith for District Attorney: Whitcomb not concerned about Smith’s lack of experience
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County sheriff and former sheriff on Monday endorsed County Attorney Ashley Smith in a Republican primary for district attorney. Sheriff

Monday Roundup: Lady Huskies top Dunkirk; O-E girls enter postseason on a high note
DUNKIRK, NY – Playing their final road game of the regular season, the Olean girls’ basketball team was able to take down Dunkirk with a big push in the third

Several officials advised Sherburne on need to get revised charter on November ballot
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Comments from Mayor Amy B. Sherburne that were not available when the story was first published appear at the end of the story.) By RICK MILLER Olean Star

Sherburne said she’s close to naming Robinson’s successor in Ward 6
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The alderman’s seat in Ward 6 has been vacant since the resignation of then-Common Council President Vernon Robinson Jr., on July 28. Robinson served on

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Gators celebrate senior with dominating win over Huskies; Panthers soccer routs Cassadaga Valley
ALLEGANY, NY – On a night where they honored their large senior class, the Allegany-Limestone girl’s soccer team saw a scoring barrage carry them to their eleventh straight victory, winning

Portville’s comeback falls flat in 2-1 defeat to Hillbillies
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, PA – It had been nearly three weeks since the Panthers had seen Fredonia yet a sour memory still remained in clear view. “The




