Sports
Thousands gather to watch ‘Big Boy’ locomotive steam through Western New York
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SUNSET BAY — Thousands of people in Chautauqua and Erie
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers fall to Jamestown Tarp Skunks in high-scoring affair
JAMESTOWN — Despite a gutsy comeback effort, the Olean Oilers were unable to fully recover
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca’s Escobar a double Section 6 Champion; Randy’s, Allen’s, Bamboo Strategy, Halfway pick up big wins in OWSL
ALDEN, NY — At the Section 6 Track & Field State Qualifier, Salamanca’s Xazaiver Escobar claimed
Olean Oilers offense kept quiet as Batavia Muckdogs run away with 11-1 result
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — It was a tough day at the office for
Olean aldermen faced with higher costs for repairs to pool at War Veterans Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council is expected to talk about whether
Olean Oilers exude confidence in first back-to-back home wins in PGCBL
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN – Through the fledgling days of its debut season in
Pollock column: Schmidt and the Bonnies are tough to watch, Woj needs to do more
February 6, 2026 By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist It hasn’t been a
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators approach NTL title; Olean boys pick up third straight win
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA – Playing their last of two final North Tier League games, the Port
Portville’s second half struggles see Gowanda grab lopsided victory
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — The last time the Portville boys basketball team faced
City firefighters stretched thin responding to house fire on North Sixth Street Friday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star City of Olean firefighters were stretched thin late Friday morning
Bona men’s hoops look to avenge loss to Fordham in the Bronx
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team had a
After snapping its losing streak, Bona looking for continued response against Duquesne
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The streak is over. Its 59-50 win over