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Olean comes from behind to swipe 9-6 league win over Allegany-Limestone
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — In a battle between the only two remaining undefeated
Friday Roundup: Lady Owls softball gets back in the win column; Warriors girls’ lax falls to Sweet Home
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA – With a big push in the top of the seventh, the Bradford
Cattaraugus County Legislature approves mosquito spraying funds
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers raced through a 28-resolution agenda on
Defend Ohi:Yo’ demonstrates for end of sewage overflows
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Defend Ohi:Yo’, the environmental group dedicated to cleaning up the
Common Council approves bond for $2.1 million Marcus Park project
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 6-1 to approve a $2.1 million bond
Seneca president signs order to restore Kinzua ‘Take Area’
By RICK MILLER Olean Star It has been more than 60 years since Seneca families were forcibly
Federal cuts to Olean Food Pantry means less food for families
OLEAN — Olean Food Pantry (OFP) is sounding the alarm after federal funding cuts to
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
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