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Terrors battle inconsistency, inexperience as they bow out of D9 playoffs
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com EMPORIUM, PA – When it comes to high-pressure, do-or-die situations, experience matters. Battle-tested, seasoned experience can be the difference between sinking and swimming, fighting or

Sherburne expected to submit proposed 2026-27 budget on Thursday, four days after it was due
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Each Feb. 15, the Olean mayor presents a proposed 2026-27 budget for the coming year to the Common Council which must approve it by April

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Allegany-Limestone records league win at Southwestern in regular season finale; Olean girls victorious at season’s end
JAMESTOWN, NY — Behind a stellar 37-point, nine-rebound performance from Ryan Callen, the Allegany-Limestone boys basketball team picked up its first win in league play in its regular season finale.

Developer seeks IDA sales tax exemption on River Street brownfield cleanup
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — A local developer is proposing a brownfield cleanup involving one of the last large parcels of undeveloped land in the city of Olean.

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca Lizards swept in doubleheader as Salt Cats’ offense erupts
SYRACUSE — After taking both games of their doubleheader against the Olean Oilers the day before, the Salamanca Lizards were hoping to continue their winning ways. Unfortunately for the visitors

Bradford Legion snaps losing streak with narrow win over Crosby
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SMETHPORT, PA – Despite some seventh inning dramatics, the Bradford Legion Post 108 baseball team was able to outlast Crosby Post 976, earning a 9-8

Olean 1854 FC survives late push from Buffalo United; CCFC falls to BSC Raiders
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — After a week away from the field, Olean 1854 showed that the time off was not detrimental, putting together a well-rounded effort in its

Oilers return to winning ways with sweep of Rochester
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Leading with defense and ending with offense, the Olean Oilers came away with a double-header sweep of the Rochester Ridgemen, winning 6-4












