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Olean Common Council takes aim at hanging planters in North Union Street median
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Get ready to see fewer hanging planters in the North Union Street median next year — especially if they restrict motorists’ sightline in the vicinity

Bona men’s basketball ‘handled adversity,’ despite 15-point loss to North Carolina
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com FORT MYERS, FL — While the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team suffered its first defeat of the season, it was not due to a lack of

State lifts Ischua Creek recreation advisory over Great Lakes Cheese contamination
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE —State officials have lifted a three month-old recreation advisory for Ischua Creek due to the impact of improperly treated wastewater from the Great Lakes
New York Girls Basketball Mega Preview: Roster continuity highlights local squads as new campaigns loom
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com With the 2025-26 girls high school basketball season fast approaching, roster continuity has been the major theme to emerge. Local teams are set to see the

Salamanca defense comes up big as Warriors survive Wolfpack 21-14
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — There’s no one script that fits each and every game. What a team may find is working, suddenly might be shut down. It is
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Port football picks up fourth win; Panthers, Lady Owls girl’s soccer pick up wins at home
NEW BETHLEHEM, PA – Continuing to keep their hot season rolling, the Port Allegany football team dispatched another team via blowout, beating Redbank Valley 36-6. Scoring would be a constant

Olean’s last-minute comeback falls two points shy in tooth-and-nail battle with Depew
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – With just 39 seconds left on the clock, the Huskies lined up for what would be the last kick off of the

Drought has trees changing colors earlier than usual here
By RICK MILLER Olean Star If it seems that trees are changing color sooner than usual, you’re right. You may want to start your leaf peeping a little earlier this











