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Police identify body of man found in Front Street dumpster
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Police have identified the body of the man found Friday in a recycling dumpster behind Jim’s Park and Shop on First Street. The
Olean alderman OK 40-year PILOT for new 60-unit apartment complex
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council agreed Tuesday to a 40-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for a new 60-unit apartment complex to be
Harmful algae blooms close lakes in Allegany State Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — Both Red House Lake and Quaker Lake in Allegany State Park remain closed this weekend due to harmful algae blooms. Heading into the
Olean ice rink opens early for start of 2024-25 season
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The William O. Smith Recreation Center’s ice rink opened for the 2024-25 season on Monday — the earliest opening in its 45 years. Why
Salamanca drops sixth consecutive league game, in search of confidence late in season
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The Salamanca baseball team fell in a 10-0 five-inning shutout to Southwestern at home, its sixth consecutive CCAA Div. I loss, and one that
Senior Day slugfest: Lady Terrors rocket past Jburg with 11-run second frame
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Capping off their impressive regular season, the Otto-Eldred softball team chipped in one more dominating performance, downing Johnsonburg 16-1 in three
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Panthers pick up steam late; Bradford softball drops second straight
ELLICOTTVILLE, NY – Looking to close the season out on a hot streak, the Portville baseball team scored their fifth straight wins as consistent batting carried them over the Eagles
Olean keeps noses in front, survives late Allegany-Limestone surge
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — In a game of cat and mouse, the Olean softball team’s quick start was the ultimate difference maker in its 10-6 win over a
