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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Striking corrections officers at their strike headquarter across Route 62 from the Collins Correctional Facility north of Gowanda on Thursday. The community has been supporting the strikers with food, shelter and wood to help keep warm on the picket line.

Corrections officers strike enters fifth day Friday; HALT end sought

February 21, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — The smell of wood burning

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Dozens of participants in snowsnake competition in Jimersontown this weekend enjoyed the competition and camaraderie.

Native American ‘shooters’ compete in Seneca snowsnake tournament

February 21, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star JIMERSONTOWN — Dozens of “shooters” participated Saturday

Bradford's Tarren Reese stops and pops to shoot over two Dutchmen defenders during the Owls' loss to St. Marys in the D9 Class 4A semifinals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Owls eliminated in Class 4A semis by stall-centric St. Marys

February 21, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com KANE, PA – In a

Bradford's Hayley Keane takes a contested jumper from the short corner during the Lady Owls loss to St. Marys in the Class 4A semifinals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Bradford girls’ playoff run cut short as they fall in 4A semis

February 21, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com KANE, PA – In their

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