St. Bonaventure Athletic Director explains roll-out of Mark Schmidt retirement announcement
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure Athletic Director Bob Beretta released an official statement explaining the roll-out of men’s basketball head coach Mark Schmidt’s retirement announcement. Beretta […]
Lady Gators lead the pack for annual Big 30 Senior Classic
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, PA – In the tenth rendition of the Big 30 Senior Classic All-Star game, 17 schools will have athletes take the floor to represent […]
Olean Common Council being asked to hire auditing firm to act as city auditor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council will meet in special session Tuesday night to discuss hiring an accounting firm to oversee the City Auditor’s Department and the […]
James R. Freaney Sr.
July 29, 1946 – March 12, 2026 James R. Freaney Sr., 79, of Great Valley, NY, died Thursday, March 12, 2026 at home following a long illness. Born July 29, […]
Suzanne K. Nye
March 15, 1949 – March 12, 2026 Suzanne K. Nye, 76, of Salamanca, NY, died Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Absolut of Salamanca following a long illness. Born March […]
Robert E. Winship Jr.
February 14, 1953 – March 12, 2026 Robert E. Winship Jr., 73, of Great Valley, NY, died Thursday, March 12, 2026 at home following a short illness. Born February 14, […]
Sr. Dymphna E. Aherne
November 3, 1939 – March 10, 2026 Born: Dympna Eunice Aherne on November 3, 1939 in Bronx, NY Died: March 10, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, Allegany, NY Daughter of: […]
Michael J. Chaffee
February 16, 1957 – March 13, 2026 Olean- Michael J. Chaffee “Avid Bills, Bonnies & Yankees Fan” It is with heavy heart that we share the unexpected passing of our […]