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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

Carolyn K. Davis

March 14, 2025

Olean- Carolyn K. Davis moved her address to Heaven on Tuesday (March 11, 2025) . She was the first born of Irvin Demonce Davis and Mildred Mary (Compfort) Davis in

Brian Taylor

March 14, 2025

June 25, 1964 – March 9, 2025 Wellsville- Brian Taylor passed away Sunday ( March 9, 2025) at the Wellsville Manor after a long illness. Born June 25, 1964 in

Louise F. Kolkowski

March 14, 2025

March 8, 1928 – March 8, 2025 Allegany- Louise F. Kolkowski “Gowie” a former longtime resident of N. 15th St. in Olean passed away Saturday (March 8, 2025) on her

FILE: Carrie Drummond scans the floor during the Lady Terrors' first round win over Geibel Catholic. On Thursday, Drummond scored eight points in O-E's season-ending loss to Williamsburg in the PIAA second round. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Terrors’ postseason closes with second round loss to Williamsburg

March 13, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CLARION, PA – Unable to surmount a comeback in time, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team’s season came to an end at the hands of Williamsburg,