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Bona women’s hoops downed by high-powered Richmond offense
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The Richmond women’s basketball team entered the 2025-26 season ranked No. 24 in the nation. They were named the Atlantic 10 preseason favorites.

In ‘State of the City,’ Sherburne paints picture of what she sees for Olean’s future
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — In her first State of the City Address Friday night, Olean Mayor Amy Sherburne thanked her family, supporters and city employees. Speaking to

The Rest of the Jeff Andreano Story: Just Drop the Charges
Olean Star – Eric M. Firkel Opinion UPDATED 1/4/2026 On December 12, Jeff Andreano was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment in the City of Olean,

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators, Huskies, Lady Warriors start 2026 with wins; Otto-Eldred boys lose D9 title rematch
KANE, PA – Opening the new year with a dominant performance on the road, the Port Allegany boy’s basketball team found their second win of the season via a wire-to-wire

Langworthy closes Jamestown office over ‘repeated credible threats’ of violence against him, staff
By RICK MILLER Olean Star U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy announced Sunday that his Jamestown District office will be closed until further notice due to safety concerns over threats to staffers.

Decisions didn’t haunt the Bills who finally win a playoff game on the road, first since 1993; Denver next
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist It was January of 1993 when the Bills beat the Dolphins in Miami to make their third of four Super Bowl

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Sherry, Francis lead Otto-Eldred to Saturday sweep; Salamanca track and fields heads to Houghton
CLARION, PA – Knocking down 11 of their 16 shots from long range, the Otto-Eldred boy’s basketball team emerged from the District 9 Showcase victorious, taking down Clarion-Limestone 54-45. Despite

Salamanca boys hoops survive late scare from Frewsburg
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Through just over half of its game, it was smooth sailing for the Salamanca boys basketball team. It controlled just about every aspect











