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Olean Oilers look to bounce back from down year with mix of newcomers, experience
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Having a wealth of youth both at
Salamanca Lizards learning from inaugural year in preparation of second campaign
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Heading into its second year as a franchise in
Bradford Legion mercy rules Crosby as they collect third straight win
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – With stellar play on both sides of
Multiple selections to CCAA Div. I softball All-Stars for Olean, Allegany-Limestone
The CCAA Div. I softball All-Star teams have officially been announced, and helping headline the
Most demonstrators outside Langworthy fundraiser leave before congressman’s arrival
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — More than 30 demonstrators stood for about an hour
‘Sew’ much fun at annual county 4-H Fashion Revue
LITTLE VALLEY — Nine Cattaraugus County 4-H members ranging in age from 5-17 showed
Alderman amend Olean budget over tax rate error; refunds due
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted Tuesday to amend the 2025-26
Borrello, Sempolinski vote against Senate, Assembly add-ons to Hochul’s record state budget
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALBANY — State Sen. George Borrello criticized the Senate’s one-house
Former Cattaraugus county probation director receives maximum sentence under plea deal for possessing child porn
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A former Cattaraugus County Probation Director was
Bona men’s hoops prolong the Schmidt era with second-half comeback over George Mason
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — A team with something to fight for is
Olean Zoning Board of Appeals denies variances for Dugan Road Solar farm
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Town of Olean Zoning Board of Appeals
Opinion- Enough Corporate Welfare Benson: $480,000 is too much to “retain” one job
Letter to the Editor – Special to the Star, Dennis A. Cornell In February, Rick
Bona men’s basketball rides red-hot offense to lopsided A10 tourney win over La Salle
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — For the first time since its inception, the St.
OPINION: Woj Bombed as GM. Bonas fired Schmidt, then they lied about it.
OLEAN STAR – Eric M. Firkel December 28, 2025 was the last time that
Cedarwood Financial Partners
516 Main St Olean, NY 14760
716-376-0014
We were born out of a humble desire to serve those that want help with their finances and more.
We were inspired by the protective quality of cedar—it’s what our families used to store their treasures across the ages. It’s sturdy, protective, and it does it all with grace.