BATES: Olean, thank you for letting me live my dream
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Three years ago, I came to Olean with wide eyes and a dream. A dream that you, the wonderful readers and supporters, have allowed […]
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Halfway Inn, Pink Ladies pick up lopsided wins in OWSL
OLEAN, NY — Allowing just three hits on the night, Halfway Inn scored a 14-0 victory over Bamboo Strategy in the Olean Women’s Softball League. Brooke DeYoe led the way […]
Early offense, dominant pitching paces Oilers in critical win over Tarp Skunks
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — It is officially crunch time for the Olean Oilers. Ahead of their July 23 fixture against the Jamestown Tarp Skunks, the Oilers sat 0.5 […]
Olean City Fire Department training largest number of recruits in many years
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Last week, the newest batch of Olean City Fire Department recruits passed the midway point in its 12-week training session. Seven new recruits and a […]
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers edge out win over Ironbacks in Niagara
ST. CATHARINES, ON — It was hits galore north of the border with the Olean Oilers and the Niagara Ironbacks combining for 24 on the day. And while the visitors had […]
New York seeking three-peat, all-time series lead in Big 30 Charities Classic
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA — The 2025 Big 30 Charities Classic was historic. Not just for the eye-widening 56-0 scoreline that went in favor of New York’s squad, […]
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Hangry Pitches double up with wins in OWSL
OLEAN, NY — The Hangry Pitches’ offense was red-hot as they collected two wins over both Allen’s Wine and Liquor and Misfits. Against Allen’s, with the scores level at 7-7 after […]
McArdle shoots 1-over for first Penn-York victory
WELLSVILLE – The 57th season of the Penn-York Junior Golf League moved to Wellsville Country Club on Monday for Week 3 with 86 golfers competing. A smaller field than usual […]
Second-half deluge sees New York Girls Gold Team put five past Pennsylvania
By SPENCER BATESbatesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — For over an hour of game time, it seemed as though there was no way through for the New York Girls Gold Team. Its repeated […]
New York Boys Gold Team captures Corporate Cup victory with five-goal shutout
By SPENCER BATESbatesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The New York and Pennsylvania Boys Gold Teams were level for all of 56 seconds before the Empire State established control over an affair that […]