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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
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
Portville edges past Ellicottville for fourth consecutive win
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — For the Portville baseball team, its 4-3 victory over Ellicottville was not the wide-margined win it had become accustomed to grabbing over its recent
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Olean baseball launches massive comeback; O-E, Salamanca softball blankedÂ
OLEAN, NY – After falling behind early, a nine-run fifth frame boosted the Olean baseball team to a 11-5 win over Fredonia, earning the Huskies’ sixth win of the season.
Owls outgunned in final showing, lose to St. Marys as season comes to a close
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Wearing the Owls’ black and red for the final time, the Bradford baseball team bowed out of the season with a 13-4
