Opinion

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

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

Letter to the Editor, Jack & Liz Whipple: Bonas Athletic Department an awful reflection on a proud institution
Written and submitted by Jack Whipple and Liz Whipple, Jack is an Alum of the

Opinion: Bonnies fans react to Mark Schmidt’s impending departure
OLEAN STAR – ERIC M. FIRKEL Fans emotions are running high as Mark Schmidt’s tenure

Pollock Column: Times Herald goes from seven, to six, to five to three days a week
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun & Olean Star Senior Sports Columnist The most significant day

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

John Joseph Topor, Jr.
November 12, 1943 – July 25, 2025 Portville- John Joseph Topor, Jr. “Loving Husband, Father

Protests Continue at Langworthy Offices in Olean Letter to the Editor: Let History Be a Lesson
The country’s political and economic instability, combined with its citizens’ anger and dissatisfaction with the

Right Thinkers to focus on ‘Healthcare Crisis’ Monday
ALLEGANY — The conservative Right Thinkers group will hold its monthly meeting Monday (March 17)

Letter to the Editor: the County Treasurer does not control tax rates in Allegany County
In New York State, the role of the County Treasurer primarily focuses on the management
