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Sherwood gets first win at home as Bona women’s soccer blanks LIU
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Drenched in ice water, St. Bonaventure women’s soccer coach Melissa Sherwood was showered in praise and celebration after picking up the first win

Bliss, Port Allegany’s Swiss army knife, leads the charge for Gators as they march towards State Championship
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – It comes as no surprise that the Port Allegany football team is off to a dominant, red-hot start. Again. Fresh off

Former Cattaraugus County Probation Director arrested on child pornography charges
OLEAN STAR UPDATED 11:42AM Michael R. Sharbaugh, 53, formerly of Limestone, New York was arrested in Seminole County, Florida on a Cattaraugus County Warrant charging him with 12 counts, including

Pollock: Bills fans still wondering how Buffalo mustered this win
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist Reaction to the Bills’ stunning 41-40 comeback win over the Ravens Sunday night at Highmark Stadium has been interesting to say the least.
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Portville softball cruises past North Collins; Portville baseball falls to Randolph
NORTH COLLINS, NY — After scoring seven runs in the second inning, the Portville softball team was in full control throughout its 11-4 CCAA Div. IV win over North Collins.

Lady Terrors beat Kane, rain as Hakes throws no hitter
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Led by their star sophomore Rayel Hakes in the circle, the Otto-Eldred softball team kept their red hot streak alive, shutting

Seven Salamanca students sign letters of intent to participate in collegiate athletics
SALAMANCA — On May 1, The Salamanca City Central School District held an official signing day for a number of students who have committed to participate in collegiate sports. The group

Janet L. Oaks
April 21, 1943 – April 29, 2025 Janet L. Oaks, 82, of Olean, NY, died Tuesday morning, April 29, 2025 with her daughter Lisa by her side at Olean General












