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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Democrat Aaron Gies of Olean (left) and Republican Jim King of Owego participated in a bipartisan town hall Monday night in Ellicottville. Gies is seeking the Democratic nod for the 23rd Congressional seat held by Rep. Nick Langworthy and King is trying to get on the primary ballot with the Republican congressman.

Democrat, Republican congressional candidates meet in bipartisan town hall in Ellicottville

March 10, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Two congressional candidates in the 23rd District met

Portville’s DeFazio, Carter earn CCAA Div. III All-Star honors

March 9, 2026

The Chautauqua Cattaraugus Athletic Association (CCAA) Div. III has announced its boys basketball all-stars for

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Clifford Karm (left) and his grandfather, Tim Resch, look on as Mike Peterson and Kendal Karn (left) keep an eye on the maple syrup evaporator at the CTK Farms facility on New Mexico Road, Cuba, on Sunday. Clifford started the business with 150 sap buckets and a dream six years ago.

Cuba maple producers CTK Farms began with 150 sap buckets and a 15-year-old’s dream

March 9, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star CUBA — It’s hard to believe, but CTK Farms maple

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Gators complete comeback, make school history in PIAA first round

March 8, 2026

JOHNSTOWN, PA – Scoring 29 points in the fourth quarter, the Port Allegany boy’s basketball

Bona men’s basketball HC Mark Schmidt announces retirement after regular season finale loss to Davidson

March 7, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The world looked a lot different 19 years

Tori Bickford prepares for the Lady Marauders' offense during Otto-Eldred's season-ending loss to Bishop Guilfoyle on Saturday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Terrors eliminated from PIAA postseason by two-time defending state champs

March 7, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALTOONA, PA – Some peaks are just too tall to

FILE -- Kai Wojewoda-Ko takes the ball upfield during the Gators' win against Jamestown on Tuesday, Sept. 8. On Saturday, Wojewoda-Ko chipped in two goals amidst a win over Fredonia. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Wojewoda-Ko, Whittaker step up for Gators, Panthers; Salamanca boys lose third straight

September 20, 2026

FREDONIA, NY – An early lead for the Allegany-Limestone girl’s soccer team proved to be

FILE -- Maddox Dickerson streaks past Otto-Eldred defenders during the Hubbers' first meeting with the Terrors on Friday, Aug. 28. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Smethport outguns Terrors on the road; Gators come up clutch over Trojans

September 19, 2026

DUKE CENTER, PA – Meeting for the second time of the season, the Smethport football

Portville's Christian Hall (left to right), Hayden Schappacher and Stanley Gilchrist celebrate in the endzone during the Panthers win over Olean. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Panthers plant flag at Bradner, stay undefeated amidst first-ever meeting with Olean

September 18, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Heading into the final few minutes, the

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca soccer dominates in win No. 4; Lady Terrors improve to 6-0

September 17, 2026

PINE VALLEY, NY – Ten Warriors made their way into the scoring column as Salamanca

Thursday Night Football: Bills and Lions duel for season’s fastest start

September 17, 2026

Buffalo and Detroit kick off is 815pm at Highmark Stadium By Chuck Pollock, Senior Sports

FILE -- Otto-Eldred's Emma Button sets up a pass during the Lady Terrors' win over Cameron County to start the season. On Wednesday, Button came away with 24 assists. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Otto-Eldred, Portville volleyball sweep at home; Olean girl’s tennis sneaks out win over Salamanca

September 16, 2026

DUKE CENTER, PA – Seeing their fifth North Tier League opponent of the year, the

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