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Trick-or-treaters take over Union and State streets Saturday

October 25, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star All kinds of costumed kids took over North Union Street in Olean on Saturday as the Shops on Union hosted its annual trick-or-treat and costume

Cattaraugus County’s early voting off to a good start Saturday

October 25, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Early voting in Cattaraugus County got off to a good start Saturday, with more than 300 casting ballots in three hours before noon at sites

Ilia Ermakov sails to the rim to finish off a finger roll during St. Bonaventure's blowout win over Point Park. Ermakov ended with 10 points in the victory. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Bonnies in full form during 45-point woodshed rout of Point Park

October 24, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE, NY – Taking the hardwood one final time before the regular season action gets underway, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team welcomed Division

FILE -- Olean's Dom Myers scrambles out of the pocket during the Huskies' Week 7 win over Cheektowaga. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Olean eliminated by Steelers; Gators fall to Karns City late

October 24, 2026

LACKAWANNA, NY – Unable to tie on a tourniquet in the second half, the Olean football team’s playoff hopes faded from view, being eliminated from contention as they suffered a

(City of Olean YouTube) Olean Aldermen David Anastasia (left) and Sonya McCall (right) praised the city's Streets Division for plowing city streets during this past weekend's snowstorm. Alderman John Crawford is at center.

Sherburne proclaims Remembrance Day at brief council meeting Tuesday

January 28, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — It was a brief meeting for the Olean Common Council Tuesday night. Mayor Amy B. Sheburne read a proclamation designating Jan. 27 as

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TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford starts homestand with loss to Beavers; Portville’s DeFazio, Carter combine for 40 points in loss

January 28, 2026

BRADFORD, PA — Starting their three-game home stretch with a rematch against the Beavers, the Bradford boy’s basketball team were unable to earn redemption, falling to DuBois 61-50 as they

Salamanca boys hoops fall as Dunkirk completes fourth quarter comeback

January 28, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — For the grand majority of its game against CCAA Div. I leaders Dunkirk, the Salamanca boys basketball team had done everything right. The Warriors,

Otto-Eldred locks down a Port Allegany ballhandler during the Lady Terrors' season sweep over the Lady Gators. Leading O-E on both sides of the court, Hakes ended with a game-high 22 points and three steals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Terrors survive the Swamp, down Port Allegany in season sweep

January 28, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Coming into their second showing, the Otto-Eldred and Port Allegany girl’s basketball teams were as primed as ever for a rematch.