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Thousands watch 95th Santa Claus Lane Parade, lighting of Christmas tree

November 29, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Thousands of people watched the Santa Claus Lane Parade come down North Union Street Friday night. It was the 95th edition of the Greater Olean

Bona women’s hoops escape with 55-45 victory after late Radford surge

November 28, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com CLEVELAND, OH — The biggest thing St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley was looking for after his team’s loss against Cleveland State was a

The Bradford boy's basketball team poses for a team photo at their team media day last week. With a new coach at the helm, the Owls take sight at a return to the District 9 championship game. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Pennsylvania Boy’s Basketball Preview: Culture building a priority as Keystone State hits the hardwood

November 28, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – As the baskets descend from the rafters of Otto-Eldred’s Terror Dome ahead of the ensuing basketball season, they leave the company

Anne B. Kinsey

November 28, 2025

August 21, 1944 – November 21, 2025 “Where there is deep grief, there was great love” – Unknown Olean- With saddened hearts, the family of Anne B. Kinsey announces her

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Salamanca’s Hardy places seventh at State Wrestling Championships; Bona baseball drops series rubber match at Navy

March 2, 2026

ALBANY, NY — Over the weekend, Kasen Hardy officially became the first Salamanca wrestler to compete at the New York State High School Wrestling Championships since Brad Cunningham in 2014.