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Late-game struggles condemn Bona men’s hoops vs. St. Joe’s yet again

February 19, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The first time the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Gators earn first playoff win in over three years; Salamanca takes to the Sectional Championship

February 19, 2026

PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Seeing the Falcons for the third time this season, the Port

Michael Sheeler drives to the rim with Cam Co's Nick Goss in tow. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Terrors battle inconsistency, inexperience as they bow out of D9 playoffs

February 18, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com EMPORIUM, PA – When it comes to high-pressure, do-or-die situations,

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Common Council President Vernon Robinson Jr., I-Ward 6, and Finance Committee Chairwoman Sonya McCall, D-Ward 4, at a recent meeting. The 2026-27 city budget was three days late, but was not addressed Tuesday because it was not on the agenda.

Sherburne expected to submit proposed 2026-27 budget on Thursday, four days after it was due

February 18, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Each Feb. 15, the Olean mayor presents a proposed 2026-27

(Olean City Schools) Olean High School .

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Allegany-Limestone records league win at Southwestern in regular season finale; Olean girls victorious at season’s end

February 17, 2026

JAMESTOWN, NY — Behind a stellar 37-point, nine-rebound performance from Ryan Callen, the Allegany-Limestone boys

Bona men’s hoops seeking redemption against Saint Joseph’s

February 17, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — There is a dichotomy within the St. Bonaventure

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

Portville's Sean Gardner tracks down a pass during the Panthers' first win of the season. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Panthers break the seal, end Salamanca’s hot streak in one-sided affair

September 16, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Through the first three weeks of the

FILE -- Kai Wojewoda-Ko takes the ball up field during the Gators' win over Jamestown last Tuesday. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca sees third straight win; Huskies volleyball clean sheets Falconer

September 15, 2026

CATTARAUGUS, NY – Highlighted by an ace header from Presleigh Jimerson, the Salamanca girl’s soccer

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