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(Olean Fire Department photo) Olean firefighters cut a hole in the roof at a two-story home at 116 S. 16th St., where fire broke out Monday afternoon. A fireman was taken to the hospital for a medical evaluation. A dog died in the fire.

City firefighter hospitalized after house fire

January 14, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Olean firefighters responded to a

Bradford's Marcus Terwilliger stretches out for a layup during the Owls' 43-41 loss to Cameron County on Monday. Terwilliger would finish with 10 points. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

In slow scoring affair, Bradford drops sixth straight loss at the buzzer

January 13, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Unable to

Weekend Roundup: Salamanca track and Field finds PRs at Dual Meet Divisional; Olean wrestling deals with injury

January 13, 2025

Boys Indoor Track and Field In the Salamanca boys’ indoor

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The Olean Common Council is considering a parking ban on North 12th Street from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to relieve traffic congestion - especially during drop-off and pick-up times at nearby Washington West Elementary School.

Common Council considering North 12th Street parking ban

January 13, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council will

Vivian L. Moore

December 12, 2024

May 19, 1958 – December 9, 2024 Vivian L. Moore, 66, of Salamanca, NY died Monday, December 9, 2024 at the Salamanca Rehabilitation & Nursing Center following a short illness.

Paul H. Erickson

December 12, 2024

May 13, 1943 – December 9, 2024 Paul H. Erickson, 81, of Lands End Drive, McKinney, TX, formerly of Randolph and Fairport, NY, passed away, Monday (December 9, 2024) at

Salamanca’s Leilene McComber (5) looks to back down a Pioneer defender into the paint. in the Warriors win over the Panthers on Dec. 12. | File photo courtesy of Salamanca Warrior Athletics

Salamanca pulls off comeback win over Pioneer in home opener

December 12, 2024

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Salamanca girls basketball coach Joe Hinman knew that if his team was going to see similar levels of success compared to last season, effort

Portville stays undefeated, Bradford boys bounce back

December 11, 2024

PORTVILLE, NY – Led by Ashley Carls work on both sides of the ball, the Portville girls’ basketball team continued their hot streak to open the season, beating Genesee Valley/Belfast