Latest News

Genesis House Resource Fair designed to connect residents in need to community services
OLEAN — Genesis House of Olean, will host a Spring Resource Fair on Friday, May 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lincoln Park, 131 S. Union St., bringing essential

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Maine, Olean softball take down Dunkirk on the road; Port Allegany baseball improves to 8-0
DUNKIRK, NY – A six-run seventh frame proved to be the finishing touches on the Olean softball team’s blowout 16-3 win over Dunkirk as they picked up their fifth victory

Portville softball falls in rock fight with Franklinville
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — For both the Portville and Franklinville softball teams, offense was hard to come by. Aside from a run apiece in the second inning, nobody

Wilcox’s no-hitter helps Port Allegany dominate Lady Hubbers on Senior Night
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – On an afternoon where they hoped to honor their veteran leaders, the Port Allegany softball team pulled out all the stops.

Flu vaccine less protective against predominant strain, but staves off serious disease
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — As the number of cases of influenza increase in New York state and region, this year’s flu vaccine formulation does not include the

Aiello thanks city residents for ‘honor, privilege’ of serving as Olean mayor for 12 years
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — At the last Common Council meeting of his tenure Tuesday night, Olean Mayor Bill Aiello thanked city residents “for giving me the honor
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville girls, Smethport boys experience blowouts from different perspectives
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA – Crossing over the border for a Keystone matchup, the Portville girl’s basketball team picked up their third win with a dominating 38-6 win over Oswayo Valley. Early
North Union Street water main break leads to boil water notice to 25 users in affected area
A water main break in the 800 block of North Union Street has led to a boil water notice for water users in the affected area, Olean Mayor Bill Aiello




