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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.

(Rick Miller/Olean Star file photo) Allegany Fire Department will sponsor Allegany Old Home Days June 24-27. This photo is from June 24, 2024, when the last Allegany Old Home Day was held. Last year's carnival was canceled.

Allegany Fire Department announces return of Old Home Week this year

January 27, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — The Allegany Fire Department announced Tuesday that Allegany Old Home Week would return this June for a four-day run from June 24-27. Last

Bona women’s hoops looking to turn frustration into results at Dayton

January 27, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After consecutive losses, which were heartbreaking for different reasons, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team was looking for answers. Its games against Fordham

(Photo by Paula Bernstein) Members of the Olean Rotary Club heard recently from Live In Action, Cattaraugus County. From left are Theresa Shaffer, Joe Higgins, Megan Moretz, club president; Kennedy Scott of Love in Action, Cattaraugus County and Dennis Casey, heard from

Rotary Club hears non-violent message in Love In Action presentation

January 27, 2026

OLEAN — Members of the Olean Rotary Club recently welcomed Kennedy Scott of Love in Action, Cattaraugus County for a discussion on the philosophy and practice of nonviolence during their

Gator repeat: A-L earns walk-off win over Portville

April 6, 2025

After walk-off win over Randolph, A-L downs PCS in 9 By J.P. BUTLER — Special to the Olean Star jpbutler10@gmail.com ALLEGANY — Eric Hemphill turned to his dugout and beckoned

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) State Sen. George Borrello (at podium) speaks at a press conference by Republican state lawmakers from Western New York over plans for early release of some non-violent inmates due to correctional facilities staffing shortages. On the left are Assemblymen David DiPietro and Paul Bologna. Senate Minority Leader Robert Ort is on the right.

Republican lawmakers blast plan for inmates early release

April 6, 2025

RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — Republican state lawmakers from Western New York blasted state plans Friday for early release of some nonviolent inmates to address staff shortages in a

Chuck Pollock: Hornell’s Gene Mastin reflects on old-time football in the Big 30 from Bill Shesman to George Whitcher

April 6, 2025

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun, Hornell Sun Senior Sports Columnist An email arrived the other day from an old friend. You may remember him … Gene Mastin, one of the

photo of Marti Tillinger with one of the posters on pollinators she will share at her presentation this week

Pollinator Steward to Share Spring Gardening Tips on Thursday

April 6, 2025

As the warmer weather beckons, thoughts turn to gardening, whether for food, beauty or both. On Thursday, April 10, Pollinator Steward Marti Tillinger, of Allegany, will offer gardeners suggestions for