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Warriors, Huskies, Panthers take different approaches to prepare for upcoming hoops season

November 26, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com As the Empire State gears up for the winter sports season, three basketball teams lace up from different spots on the court. A powerhouse program

Ackerman hits six triples as Pitt-Bradford notches first win

November 25, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Looking to enter the Thanksgiving break on a positive note, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s women’s basketball team earned their first

Portville's Ali Haynes rises up for a return over the net during the Lady Panthers' win over Falconer in the Section VI championships. On Sunday, Haynes led the Lady Panthers to their fourth consecutive New York State Championship, earning the Most Valuable Player award along the way. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Four in a row: Portville wins New York State Championship once again

November 24, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com GLENS FALLS, NY – There are some moments in sports, some spans of time when all the pieces fall into place. Potential is a word

Peters scores four as Warriors retain Far-West crown

November 23, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PITTFORD, NY – Despite giving up the most points in any of their three postseason contests, the Salamanca football team continued their prolific season to

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean City School District Business Manager Jenny Bilotta explains two capital budget propositions valued at $53.5 million that will accompany the $57.9 million budget on the ballot May 20. The presentation was made Tuesday at the Olean Intermediate Middle School.

Olean City School District budget, propositions are on May 20 ballot

May 12, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Voters in the Olean City School District will vote May 20 on a proposed 2025-2026 budget of $57.9 million plus two capital project propositions totaling

St. Bonaventure caps final homestand with loss to UMass, wins series 2-1

May 11, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After sweeping VCU the previous weekend and winning the first two games of its series against UMass, the St. Bonaventure baseball team had

New facilities, new faces, same goals: Salamanca track and field continues to grow

May 10, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — For the first time in over a year, the Salamanca track and field team has a home — a state-of-the-art one for that matter

Otto-Eldred's Manning Splain finds contact during the Terrors' win over Cameron County. Splain, who finished 3-for-4, scored in the seventh to seal O-E's comeback victory. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Terrors end season with come-from-behind win over rival Cam Co

May 10, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ELDRED, PA – Putting on the blue and gold one final time, the Otto-Eldred baseball team earned one last reason to celebrate as they finished