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City pool repairs expected to top $1.5 million; aldermen, mayor spar over communications
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Estimates for repairs to the swimming pool in War Veterans Park have ballooned to more than $1.5 million, the Olean Common Council learned Tuesday. The

Rieman sues County over health insurance denial, Legislators kept in the dark  Â
Olean Star – Eric Firkel – Junior Reporter On April 27, 2026, former District Attorney Lori Rieman sued Cattaraugus County over the County’s refusal to provide her health insurance in

Thousands gather to watch ‘Big Boy’ locomotive steam through Western New York
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SUNSET BAY — Thousands of people in Chautauqua and Erie counties gathered around railroad crossings for a glimpse of Big Boy, the largest operating steam

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers fall to Jamestown Tarp Skunks in high-scoring affair
JAMESTOWN — Despite a gutsy comeback effort, the Olean Oilers were unable to fully recover from an early offensive deluge courtesy of the Jamestown Tarp Skunks, falling 15-11 on the
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Port United falls in final seconds; Salamanca swim and dive set 26 PRs in big win
PORT ALLEGANY, PA — After ending the first half with a slim and narrowly-found lead, the Port United boy’s soccer team saw a second half comeback from Northern Potter be

Salamanca boys soccer looks to carry over positives after hefty defeat to Chautauqua Lake
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — After dropping its third straight game to start the season, the Salamanca boys soccer team is looking to string together the positives moving forward.

Four Matches, Four Sweeps: Lady Terrors continue hot start with win over Austin
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Bursting out of the gates with energy, confidence and an army of high-flying hitters, the Otto-Eldred volleyball team strung on their

St. Bonaventure men’s basketball to hold NBA/G League Pro Day
NEW YORK — On Oct. 11, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team will host a Pro Day at the NBA’s National Basketball Players Association training facility in midtown Manhattan. The











