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Bona men’s basketball ‘handled adversity,’ despite 15-point loss to North Carolina
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com FORT MYERS, FL — While the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team suffered its first defeat of the season, it was not due to a lack of

State lifts Ischua Creek recreation advisory over Great Lakes Cheese contamination
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE —State officials have lifted a three month-old recreation advisory for Ischua Creek due to the impact of improperly treated wastewater from the Great Lakes
New York Girls Basketball Mega Preview: Roster continuity highlights local squads as new campaigns loom
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com With the 2025-26 girls high school basketball season fast approaching, roster continuity has been the major theme to emerge. Local teams are set to see the

Bona women’s hoops challenged with three games in four days at Cleveland State tourney
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com CLEVELAND, OH — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team has faced its fair share of challenges so far this season — and they have shown the

Nature lovers flock to 68th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage in Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — More than 850 nature lovers attended the 67th annual Allegany Nature Pilgrimage in Allegany State Park last weekend. Despite cool, damp weather on Saturday,

Aiello beings term as president of NYS Conference of Mayors
ALBANY — Olean Mayor Bill Aiello has become the 99th president of the New York State Conference of Mayors and Municipal Officials (NYCOM). Aiello’s term began May 29. “It is

Olean Oilers look to bounce back from down year with mix of newcomers, experience
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Having a wealth of youth both at the helm and on the roster, the Olean Oilers aim to open their season targeting

Salamanca Lizards learning from inaugural year in preparation of second campaign
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Heading into its second year as a franchise in the New York Collegiate Baseball League (NYCBL), the Salamanca Lizards are taking what they learned












