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Master Gardeners offering Tai Chi and Qi Gong sessions at Nannen Arboretum
ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Cattaraugus Master Gardeners will host “Cultivate the Garden — Cultivate Yourself,” a six-week introductory series on authentic Tai Chi and Qi Gong. The outdoor

St. Bonaventure again listed in Princeton Review of U.S. colleges
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University has once again been named one of the nation’s best institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review. The education services company selected St.

Joseph Higgins is recognized for 34 years of service on IDA board of directors
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Longtime Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency board member Joseph Higgins was recognized Tuesday for his 34 years of service. Higgins, who retired from

Boil water notice issued after water main valve breaks Tuesday morning under Seneca Avenue
EDITOR’S NOTE: The City of Olean lifted its boil water notice Friday afternoon. The Cattaraugus County Health Department said the water was free of contaminants that may have entered the

Bona women’s hoops looking to avenge loss to ‘feast or famine’ Ramblers
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The growth of the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team has been well noted throughout this season, but it is not done taking steps

Terwilliger, Wight hit the ground running in first year at the helm
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Finding the right person to pick up the torch can be a difficult task. Being the person to carry it can be even more challenging.
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Olean boys hoops cap regular season with loss to Jamestown
OLEAN, NY — In its final tune-up game ahead of the postseason, the Olean boys basketball team fell 71-49 to Jamestown. Mykel Rivera led the Huskies with a team-high 17

Sherburne’s first proposed budget contains 18.6% property tax hike
By RICK MILLER Olean Star In her first proposed budget, Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne is seeking a $23.2 million general fund, a $3.4 million increase over the $19.7 million




