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The Rest of the Jeff Andreano Story: Just Drop the Charges
Olean Star – Eric M. Firkel Opinion UPDATED 1/4/2026 On December 12, Jeff Andreano was
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators, Huskies, Lady Warriors start 2026 with wins; Otto-Eldred boys lose D9 title rematch
KANE, PA – Opening the new year with a dominant performance on the road, the
Defense, experience come into focus with Bona women’s hoops set to host Richmond
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley
Ashley Smith is sworn in as Cattaraugus County district attorney
LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County has a new district attorney — Ashley Smith, who served
Olean firefighters respond to two fire reports on New Year’s Day including Paul Brown Motors
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — No injuries were reported on civilians or Thursday
Late-game execution hinders Bona men’s hoops as it drops A10 opener to VCU
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — With just over eight minutes to play, the
Aiello issues last statement as mayor, thanking people of Olean
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Outgoing Olean Mayor Bill Aiello issued his last
Stocker seeking Democratic nomination to run against Rep. Langworthy
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Erie County attorney Kevin T. Stocker, who is
Bona men’s basketball set to square off with uber-efficient Colgate
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After picking up a big win on the
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Panthers complete comeback over Pioneer; Port Allegany, Smethport pick up first wins
PORTVILLE, NY – Despite trailing for the three first quarters, the Portville girl’s basketball team
City issues annual notifications on water service line status
The City of Olean has mailed letters to residents regarding the status of their water
Almost 200 children, parents attend Fannie Bartlett House to meet Santa on Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Nearly 200 children and parents met with Santa
Josh Allen: ‘It was a blitz, and they weren’t expecting a run’ as the Bills comeback to stun the Bengals, 39-34
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist It was a battle of two teams
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Salamanca, Allegany-Limestone boys hoops grab first wins of season; Pitt-Bradford MBB, WBB suffer losses
SALAMANCA, NY — The Salamanca boys basketball team, spurred on after suffering defeat in its
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