Salamanca opens Section VI playoff campaign with rout of Medina

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Beginning their Section VI Class B title defense in dominating fashion, the Salamanca girl’s basketball team breezed by Medina, surging in the […]
David Robert Swaney

January 21, 1946 – February 13, 2026 David Robert Swaney of Bradford, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Buffalo General Hospital. […]
John “Jack” Arthur Torrance

July 2, 1937 – February 18, 2026 John “Jack” Arthur Torrance, 88, passed away peacefully at his home in Gowanda, New York, on February 18, 2026. He was comforted by the presence […]
Oneita S. Jerge

May 23, 1927 – February 13, 2026 Cattaraugus, NY – Oneita S. Jerge ,98, of Cattaraugus, NY passed away February 13, 2026 at the Gowanda Nursing Home. She was born […]
George Tadder

September 19, 1958 – February 18, 2026 George Tadder, wonderful husband, dad, grandpa, and great-grandpa Eldred- George Tadder of Eldred, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at home. […]
Alan R. “Hop” Oakley

September 13, 1949 – February 17, 2026 Alan R. “Hop” Oakley, loving husband, father, brother, and friend Olean- Alan R. “Hop” Oakley of Olean, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, […]
Mayor not surprised at reaction to proposed 18.6% tax rate hike; new state aid to reduce it

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne wasn’t surprised at the negative reaction of her proposed $23.2 million budget for 2026-2027 that was released on Thursday. “I’m […]
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators top Cleveland Hill in first round of Section 6 playoffs; Olean girls secure lopsided home playoff win over Maryvale
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Heading into hostile territory for their first glimpse of postseason action, the Allegany-Limestone boy’s basketball team shook off a slow start before sparking a 61-52 comeback in […]
Salamanca grabs Pre-Quarterfinal victory over JFK despite off-color performance

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The No. 7 seed Salamanca boys basketball team (11-10) secured victory in its Section 6 Class B1 Pre-Quarterfinal matchup against No. 10 seed JFK […]
