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The Rest of the Jeff Andreano Story: Just Drop the Charges
Olean Star – Eric M. Firkel Opinion UPDATED 1/4/2026 On December 12, Jeff Andreano was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment in the City of Olean,

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators, Huskies, Lady Warriors start 2026 with wins; Otto-Eldred boys lose D9 title rematch
KANE, PA – Opening the new year with a dominant performance on the road, the Port Allegany boy’s basketball team found their second win of the season via a wire-to-wire

Defense, experience come into focus with Bona women’s hoops set to host Richmond
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley had been in search of a complete defensive performance after weeks of narrow results. Against

Ashley Smith is sworn in as Cattaraugus County district attorney
LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County has a new district attorney — Ashley Smith, who served as county attorney since 2020. Smith was sworn in Wednesday morning by Cattaraugus County Court

Seneca president, councilors meet with governor who will issue apology over state role in Thomas Indian School abuse
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca and Seneca tribal councilors met earlier this month with Gov. Kathy Hochul in Albany to discuss a number of issues. The number

Protests Continue at Langworthy Offices in Olean Letter to the Editor: Let History Be a Lesson
The country’s political and economic instability, combined with its citizens’ anger and dissatisfaction with the state of the country, enables a charismatic leader to rise from the ashes. He promises

Walkable Olean 4 construction resumed on South Union Street Monday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Millennium Construction resumed work Monday on Walkable Olean 4 — South Union Street from State Street to Franchot Boulevard The $3 million project will include

Wright’s Farms has been in maple business since 1840
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FARMERSVILLE — Wright’s Farm on Laidlaw Road in Farmersville has been producing maple syrup in Cattaraugus County since 1840. It is likely the farm has continually produced












