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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

Mary Ellen Barton

March 21, 2025

May 24, 1932 – March 18, 2025 Mary Ellen Barton, 92, of Olean, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Olean General Hospital with her son by her

Suzanne Elaine (Hale) Putt

March 21, 2025

May 10, 1949 – March 18, 2025 Suzanne Elaine (Hale) Putt, 75, of Hinsdale, passed away Tuesday (March 18, 2025) at the Olean General Hospital after a short illness. Born

Corrynne A. Gerwitz

March 21, 2025

October 17, 1951 – March 16, 2025 Olean, NY Corrynne A. Gerwitz, 73, of Olean, passed away Sunday (March 16, 2025) after a long-term illness, with her loving husband of

Noah Bolanga, a freshman guard from France, drives to the basket against Kent State Tuesday night. St. Bonaventure photo)

Embarrassing end for Bonnies in NIT opener

March 20, 2025

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist ST. BONAVENTURE — For the second straight year, the St. Bonaventure basketball team finds itself in an embarrassing situation as it relates