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Mayor responds to menacing of city employee in Lincoln Park with increased police presence
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Amy B. Sherburne announced an increased police presence in Lincoln Park after a city employee was “menaced” in the city employee parking

‘JR’ Bennion elected Olean Common Council president, succeeding Robinson
RICK MILLER Olean Star Ward 1 Alderman Lawrence”JR” Bennion Jr., was unanimously elected Olean Common Council president at the end of Tuesday’s regular meeting. Bennion, a Republican, was first elected
Maloney takes Pine Acres for 2nd Division I crown
Smith fires 29 to set all-time Div. IV scoring record BRADFORD, Pa. — Evan Maloney didn’t get off to a particularly strong start on the back nine in this latest Penn-York Junior Golf showdown. The

Despite capping off season with a win, Oilers’ playoffs hopes dashed from afar
By HUNTER O. LYLElyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Midway through the Olean Oilers’ regular season finale, there was a palpable tension in the air. Despite seeing the Oilers’ even the scoreboard,

Olean girls hoops seek growth, cohesion after heavy loss to Cuba-Rushford
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — While the Olean girls basketball team may have suffered its heaviest defeat of the season at the hands of Cuba-Rushford, coach Chelsea Bowker stressed

HS ROUNDUP: Panthers drop to 0-3; Francis leads Lady Terrors with 26
PORTVILLE, NY – Facing a challenger from the Keystone State, the Portville boys’ basketball team dropped their third game in a row, losing to Coudersport 69-44. Despite opening the game

Dragons spoil Bradford’s season opener with 19-point win
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – After splitting their first two games of the season on the road, the Bradford boys’ basketball returned to the nest to host
Olean looking to 5% bed tax to fund tourism, development
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — By this time next month, the City of Olean’s plan to institute a bed or occupancy tax could become effective. Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul




