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After upsetting Maryvale in the Class A2 quarterfinals, the Olean boy's basketball team kept their playoff drive alive and well, downing East Aurora to punch their ticket to another Section VI championship. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

First half eruption carries Olean over Blue Devils, back to Section VI Championship

March 1, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY – Laying their groundwork early with an emphatic offensive performance, the Olean boy’s basketball team dominated and dispatched East Aurora, earning their spot

Ella Crouse turns a steal into points in transition during the opening quarter of the Warriors' win over Medina in the first round of the Section VI Class B playoffs. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Salamanca rally falls short vs. Southwestern

February 28, 2026

Trojans hold off Warriors, 57-53, in Class B semis FREDONIA – For as formidable as it had been all season – 17 victories, a league co-championship, 12 wins by 15 points or more –

Bona offense sputters in loss to George Mason

February 28, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com FAIRFAX, VA — Despite its record, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has been one of the most efficient offensive teams in all of the Atlantic

Bona women’s hoops secure first round bye in A10 tourney with win over Fordham

February 28, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The final day of the regular season always comes with its stressors. It is hard to keep the mind from wandering to every

Salamanca rounds out season with 68-32 loss to Hornell in NYS Far-West Regional

March 15, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO — Following a heavy defeat to Section 5 Class B Champions Hornell, the Salamanca girls basketball team saw its season reach its conclusion in the

Right Thinkers to focus on ‘Healthcare Crisis’ Monday

March 15, 2025

ALLEGANY — The conservative Right Thinkers group will hold its monthly meeting Monday (March 17) begining at 5 p.m. at The Hall at Maple and Fourth streets in Allegany. The

Jenna L. Kelley is a candidate for County Treasurer in Allegany County

Letter to the Editor: the County Treasurer does not control tax rates in Allegany County

March 15, 2025

In New York State, the role of the County Treasurer primarily focuses on the management of the County’s finances, including budgeting, accounting and overseeing the collection of various revenues. While

(City of Olean) Seneca Nation Tribal Councillor Tina Abrams scolds Olean Mayor Bill Aiello and Common Council members Tuesday for the city’s inaction on preventing sewage overflows into the Allegheny River in times of heavy rains.

Seneca Nation members scold Olean mayor, council over sewage overflows

March 15, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Nearly 30 members of the Seneca Nation of Indians — including a half dozen members of the Tribal Council scolded Mayor Bill, Aiello and the