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Wellsville volleyball with big 3-2 win over B-R Andover-Whitesville soccer wins
October 17, 2024 Photos and stories by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com WELLSVILLE — It was a five-set decision the first time around near the beginning of the season for

Two arrested for having $4 million in drugs at former Cuba cookie factory
By Rick Miller Olean Star CUBA — Two local residents were arrested last week as Cuba Police busted a marijuana growing operation in the former Farnsworth Cookie factory in Cuba

Portville spoils Randolph’s Senior Night, wins league title
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com RANDOLPH, NY – The cliché goes: revenge is a dish best served cold. For the Portville boy’s soccer team, cold was just the start, but

New City Hall HVAC system could cost taxpayers almost $3 million
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — City aldermen learned Tuesday that a planned modernization of the Municipal Building’s heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems would cost nearly $3 million.

Olean softball snaps Fredonia’s seven-game win streak behind ‘full team effort’
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The story of the Olean softball team’s 7-6 victory over Fredonia could have been an incredibly different one. Holding a two-run lead with two

Warriors snap skid and roll past Frewsburg behind Farnum’s strong start
By RYAN LOMBARDI oleanstarsports@gmail.com SALAMANCA — After dropping three straight games, Salamanca baseball needed a reset. They got one in a big way. The Warriors broke out offensively and rolled

Kohler, Sherk, and Simmons lead Owls to first place at the District 9 League meet
Shouldering the load of the day with a combined seven first place finishes, the Bradford boy’s track and field top trio helped the Owls to an overwhelming win on Tuesday.

$58.9 million Olean City Schools budget up $1 million; tax levy unchanged
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean City School District held a public hearing Tuesday on the proposed $58.9 million budget for 2026-27. District business manager Jenny Bilotta told the












