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Otto-Eldred's Rayel Hakes (10) and Lexi Prince (30) double-team an Oswayo Valley ball handler into a turnover during the Lady Terrors' 29-point win over OV. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Terrors keep on rolling with 29-point win over Oswayo Valley

January 22, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Continuing to wrestle their regular season schedule into submission, the Otto-Eldred girl’s basketball team tagged an ninth consecutive win onto their

Following its first A10 win, St. Bonaventure looks to topple No. 24 Saint Louis

January 22, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After a troubling stretch to start the Atlantic 10 portion of its season, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team is off and running

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Andreano pleads not guilty to charges stemming from incident with student at school

January 22, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean High School Principal Jefrrey Andreano was arraigned in Olean City Court Wednesday on charges of harassment, a violation, and endangering the welfare of a

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean aldermen expressed concern Tuesday over the timeline of the city's levee reaccreditation. Unless FEMA certifies the levee system, more than 2,900 homes and businesses would be required to purchase flood insurance. From left are Aldermen Soyna McCall, Jennifer Forney, Joseph Keary and Lawrence Bennion Jr.

Aldermen express concern over timeline of Olean levee reaccreditation

January 22, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean aldermen expressed concern Tuesday over the timeline for reaccrediting the city’s levee protection system. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has issued draft flood

The Olean OATS will run through Dec. 31, under an agreement the Common Council approved Tuesday night for an interest-free loan from Cattaraugus County to ease cash flow problems stemming from lagging state reimbursement. (Rick Miller/Olean Star)

Aldermen approve Olean Center Mall study, Approve county rescue of OATS bus service

May 15, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council on Tuesday approved a contract to draw up plans to relocate the John J. Ash Community Center and the

Hinsdale Vietnam veterans met Monday with Hinsdale Historian Stephen Clute (second from left) to discuss the dedication of the Hinsdale Vietnam Veterans Memorial July 13. Others from left are: John Tetlak, Ross Shaffer and Ed Koorse.

Hinsdale Vietnam Veterans Memorial Dedication set for Alumni Weekend

May 14, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star HINSDALE — The Hinsdale Vietnam Veterans Memorial will be unveiled and dedicated on July 13, during Hinsdale Central School’s Alumni Weekend. Hinsdale Town Historian Stephen

Lorelei Kelly of Rochester holds her five-month-old son Riggins and her Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Education at St. Bonaventure University's 164th Commencement at Reilly Center on Sunday, which was Mother's Day. (Photos by Rick Miller)

Gingerich declares St. Bonaventure Class of 2024 ‘toughest’ after pandemic

May 13, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ST. BONAVENTURE — President Jeff Gingerich told members of the Class of 2024 they were “the toughest class in St. Bonaventure history” at Sunday’s 164th

Cattaraugus County officials eyeing $5 million deficit for 2023, await audit

May 10, 2024

By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County officials looking at a deficit of at least $5 million for 2023 are waiting for the results of a final audit