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Oilers, Hitmen trade blows in lop-sided double-header
Oilers’ bats absent in Game One but erupt in Game Two By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – In a tale of two contests, the Olean Oilers split their

No quit in Salamanca: Lizards topple West-leading Genesee with 7-1 victory
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HOUGHTON — While the Salamanca Lizards may officially have been knocked out of the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL) postseason race, “quit” is not a

Demonstration Saturday at Lincoln Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Due to the threat of thunderstorms on Thursday, a “Good Trouble Protest” was moved to Saturday at noon at Lincoln Park. Jessica Davis of Olean,

Sixth annual Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Benefit set July 27 at Good Times
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The sixth annual Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Benefit will be held from 3-9 p.m., Sunday, July 27, at Good Times of Olean. Col. Patrick Miller, an

Hinsdale takes back-to-back wins at county Envirothon
ALLEGANY STATE PARK — Hinsdale Central School repeated as back-to-back Cattaraugus County Envirothon Competition champions at the event’s 32nd edition held at Camp Allegany in the Red House Area of Allegany State Park

Sempolinski, Borrello blast record $254 billion budget
ALBANY — Both of Cattaraugus County elected state legislators voted against the 2025-2026 state budget of $254.3 billion Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, said he voted against the state budget because

Dramatic drop in fentanyl deaths in Cattaraugus County continues
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Cattaraugus County opioid overdose deaths were down dramatically in 2024 and show signs — so far — of being lower again this year. Public Health

Lyme disease awareness month: Take steps to prevent tick bites
RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — You, a member of your family or your pet may bring an unwelcome guest home on your next picnic or other outing — a tick











