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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

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