Portville, in search of experience, falls to Sherman in Rick Hughes Memorial tourney

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com FRANKLINVILLE — It’s not the start to the season the Portville boys basketball team was hoping for. And its 51-43 loss in the first round of […]
Clash of the Titans: Terrors spoil Randolph’s season opener with second-half surge

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com RANDOLPH, NY – Meeting for the first time Friday night, the Twin Tier powerhouses of Otto-Eldred and Randolph battled for four quarters. While the Cardinals […]
‘It’s not rocket science:’ Bona prepared to face high-profile Providence in HOF Showcase

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Two teams similar in style, game plan and execution, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team hits the road to face Providence for perhaps the […]
Speakers take city to task over efforts to stem sewage overflows

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Three downriver residents — including two members of the Seneca Nation — pressed the Olean Common Council Tuesday for signs of progress on ending raw […]
Obituary of Evelyn J. Young

1928-2024 Allegany, NY- Evelyn J. Young, 96, passed away Tuesday (December 10, 2024) at The Pines of Olean after a short illness, with her family by her side. Born June […]
Cathy Mackay, retired Aging director is recognized by county lawmakers

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cathay Mackay, who retired after 27 years as director of the Cattaraugus County Department of Aging, was recognized Wednesday at the county […]