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(Corrin Potter photo) This is all that’s left of the Roosevelt-Higgins oak tree in Lincoln Park. The tree was planted in 1906 by President Theodore Roosevelt and his friend New York Gov. Frank W. Higgins of Olean.

Historical Society president laments loss of Roosevelt-Higgins tree logs

February 28, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The tree parts

(Photo provided) Jared Isaman is the third Republican to declare their candidacy for Olean mayor.

City firefighter declares candidacy to run for Olean mayor on GOP line

February 28, 2025

OLEAN — And then there were three. Jared Isaman, an

West State Street will be reconstructed next year from State and Union streets in Olean to St. Bonaventure in Allegany using a $25 million RAISE grant.

Rebuilding West State Street with $25 million RAISE grant gets full common council OK

February 28, 2025

Editor’s note: The council also voted to award a contract

(NYSP Photo) This black BB gun pistol was recovered from the scene of a shooting on North Seventh Street in Olean early Wednesday after an Olean man pointed it at troopers. Three troopers shot Thomas A. Wright, 23, after he threatened them with it, body cam video shows.

Olean man shot after pointing gun at troopers in critical condition

February 28, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean man shot by

Luke Luther Jr Colburn

December 9, 2024

09 Oct 1947 – 06 Dec 2024 Conewango Valley- Luther J. “Luke” Colburn Jr., 77, Brown Road, Conewango Valley, NY, passed away, Friday (December 6, 2024) at the UPMC Chautauqua

Salamanca’s State Championship dreams fall eight yards short

December 7, 2024

As the clock ran out and the reality of Salamanca’s loss in the State Championship set in, emotions flooded both sidelines. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle By HUNTER O.

Portville boys, girls hoops split season opener; Jamestown blows out Huskies

December 7, 2024

PORTVILLE, NY – Fresh off of winning yet another state championship in volleyball, the duo of Ali Haynes and Emma Rhinehart teamed up once again to lead the Portville girls’

Keane, Taylor lead Lady Owls to first win, take down Lady Gators

December 7, 2024

DUKE CENTER, PA – Kicking off the Randy Stebbins Memorial tournament, the Bradford girls’ basketball team earned their first win of the season, beating Allegany-Limestone 32-20 with help from Mackenzie