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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

Lady Rebels ruin Olean’s home opener

December 2, 2024

OLEAN, NY – In their season’s home-opener, the Olean girl’s basketball team fell to Cuba-Rushford’s third-quarter surge, ultimately losing to the Lady Rebels, 45-24. Coming out the gates, the Lady

Michael E. Hulbert

December 1, 2024

August 24, 1965 – November 26, 2024 Michael Hulbert Obituary Michael E Hulbert, beloved father and brother Olean- Michael E. Hulbert of Olean, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at

Marlene Woodgie Obituary Marlene “Tooty” Woodgie, Loving Mother, Grandmother and Aunt Marlene “Tooty” Woodgie, of Olean, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at The Pines of Olean, surrounded by her

Betty Anne Cornell

December 1, 2024

September 10, 1941 ~ November 24, 2024 Betty Cornell Obituary Betty A. Cornell Betty A. Cornell, age 83 of Olean, entered into eternal rest Sunday, November 24, 2024. Betty was born on