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Salamanca quarterback Ethan Baxter fights off contact as he scrambles up field during the Warriors' season ending loss to Portville/C-R/B-R. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Late surge falls short for Warriors in do-or-die loss to Portville

October 23, 2026

Last-minute interception ends Salamanca’s playoff streak By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Having

Alle-Catt wind turbines poised to start operating in coming months if developer meets conditions

October 23, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The 83 turbines comprising the Alle-Catt Wind Farm in Northern

FILE -- Marissa Carls celebrates with her team during Portville's win over Olean on Thursday, Sept. 3. Boasting the top seed in the Class C bracket, the Panthers now await their opponent in the quarterfinals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS: Portville begins yet another title run; Huskies, Warriors take to the road

October 23, 2026

Freshly completing a dominant regular season campaign, the Portville volleyball team returns to the familiar

Portville's Vic Vena stares down a defender during the Panthers' season-ending loss to Randolph in the Class C quarterfinals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Late surge not enough as Portville’s season comes to a close

October 22, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – With just ten minutes remaining to salvage

The Allegany-Limestone boy's soccer team celebrates after their shutout win over Medina in the Section VI Class B quarterfinals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Coleman’s offense, Gators’ defense holds Medina scoreless en route to semifinals

October 22, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Taking to the turf two days after

Salamanca's Brielle Massagli runs down the pitch during the Warriors' win over Newfane in the first round of the Section VI Class B playoffs.

Warriors offense overwhelms Newfane, advance to quarterfinals

October 21, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Led by early production, the Salamanca girl’s

Axl Firkel is pictured throwing, nearly getting an out at First.

Orioles and Redsox tie 18-18 in T-ball Showdown

May 16, 2024

BY: ERIC FIRKEL Olean Star PORTVILLE – Tuesday night the Orioles faced off against the