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Olean boys hoops stave off challenge from Albion for Class A2 playoff win
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The No. 7 seed Olean boys basketball team was not without its struggles in its Section 6 Class A2 Pre-Quarterfinal game against No. 10

Salamanca opens Section VI playoff campaign with rout of Medina
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Beginning their Section VI Class B title defense in dominating fashion, the Salamanca girl’s basketball team breezed by Medina, surging in the

Mayor not surprised at reaction to proposed 18.6% tax rate hike; new state aid to reduce it
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne wasn’t surprised at the negative reaction of her proposed $23.2 million budget for 2026-2027 that was released on Thursday. “I’m
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators top Cleveland Hill in first round of Section 6 playoffs; Olean girls secure lopsided home playoff win over Maryvale
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Heading into hostile territory for their first glimpse of postseason action, the Allegany-Limestone boy’s basketball team shook off a slow start before sparking a 61-52 comeback in

Bona men’s hoops set for mid-season tournament clash with No. 18 North Carolina
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team, its sixth game of the season is set to be far and away its toughest test

No injuries in West Greene Street fire Saturday night
By RICK MILLER Olean Star No injuries were reported from a structure fire at 401 W. Greene St. Saturday night. Multiple 911 calls were received as fire units were enroute

Local group keeps up anti-Trump protests outside Lincoln Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Eighty-five people participated in the Rage Against the Regime 2.0 protest at Lincoln Park Saturday afternoon. Hundreds of dollars in personal items to be distributed

Popular Santa Claus Lane Parade turns 95 this year — kicks off Friday at 6:30 p.m.
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The 95th Olean Santa Claus Lane Parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Friday. It’s not too late to enter a float today (Sunday) on the










