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FILE: Otto-Eldred's Landon Francis takes and makes a 3-pointer during the Terrors' win over Nazareth Prep on Friday, March 7. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Terrors defeat Eagles, return to PIAA Elite Eight

March 11, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CLARION, PA – Returning once again to Tippin Gymnasium, the

The Salamanca girls' basketball team poses with their trophy, patches and banner after defeating Wilson in the Section VI Class B2 championship. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Warriors rout Wilson for first Section VI title since 2012

March 9, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY — Recording their third consecutive blowout win of

Bonnies ‘found a way’ in gutsy 64-61 win over Davidson in regular season finale

March 8, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com DAVIDSON, NC — For the sixth time this season, the difference

The Otto-Eldred girls' basketball team celebrates their win over Geibel Catholic in the first round of the PIAA state tournament. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Bell, Drummond lead Lady Terrors to PIAA first round win over Geibel Catholic

March 8, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Fueled by their senior leadership, the

Allegany-Limestone claws back from 22-point deficit, falls short of B2 title 56-47

March 8, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO — The goal for the Allegany-Limestone boys basketball team this

Otto-Eldred's Manning Splain rises up to score over Nazareth Prep's 6'7 Willie Evans. Splain ended with a game-high 26 points as the Terrors move on to the PIAA quarterfinals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Splain leads charge as Terrors open states run with domination of Naz Prep

March 7, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Although it was still an hour

(Village of Allegany) Allegany voters will vote for a candidate tor mayor during villegae elections March 18. Five other village will also hold elections from noon to 9 p.m. that day.

Allegany mayoral contest is highlight of village elections March 18

March 3, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star A mayoral contest in Allegany is the highlight of village

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Public Defender Darryl Bloom has announced his candidacy for County Court judge.

Bloom announces his candidacy for Cattaraugus County Court judge

March 2, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Public Defender Darryl Bloom announced over the weekend

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Salamanca’s Hardy places seventh at State Wrestling Championships; Bona baseball drops series rubber match at Navy

March 2, 2026

ALBANY, NY — Over the weekend, Kasen Hardy officially became the first Salamanca wrestler to

After upsetting Maryvale in the Class A2 quarterfinals, the Olean boy's basketball team kept their playoff drive alive and well, downing East Aurora to punch their ticket to another Section VI championship. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

First half eruption carries Olean over Blue Devils, back to Section VI Championship

March 1, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY – Laying their groundwork early with an emphatic

Ella Crouse turns a steal into points in transition during the opening quarter of the Warriors' win over Medina in the first round of the Section VI Class B playoffs. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Salamanca rally falls short vs. Southwestern

February 28, 2026

Trojans hold off Warriors, 57-53, in Class B semis FREDONIA – For as formidable as it had been

Bona offense sputters in loss to George Mason

February 28, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com FAIRFAX, VA — Despite its record, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball