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Punxsutawney's Beau Thomas celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer during the Chucks' comeback win over Bradford. During Punxsy's 21-point fourth quarter, they knocked down four triples to bury the Owls. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Second half collapse hands Bradford season’s first loss versus Chucks

December 10, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Through the first 16 minutes of their game against Punxsutawney, the Bradford boy’s basketball team looked sharp. Sure, they had had a

Stocker seeking Democratic nomination to run against Rep. Langworthy

December 9, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Erie County attorney Kevin T. Stocker, who is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for Congress in the 23rd District, introduced himself to

Bona men’s basketball set to square off with uber-efficient Colgate

December 9, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After picking up a big win on the road at Buffalo over the weekend, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team returns home for

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Panthers complete comeback over Pioneer; Port Allegany, Smethport pick up first wins

December 8, 2025

PORTVILLE, NY – Despite trailing for the three first quarters, the Portville girl’s basketball team stayed resilient, sparking a late-game comeback to secure their second win of the season with

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Salamanca’s Hardy places seventh at State Wrestling Championships; Bona baseball drops series rubber match at Navy

March 2, 2026

ALBANY, NY — Over the weekend, Kasen Hardy officially became the first Salamanca wrestler to compete at the New York State High School Wrestling Championships since Brad Cunningham in 2014.