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Olean’s underdog run ends with loss to Falcons in Far-West Regionals
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ROCHESTER, NY – Walking off the court for the last time, the Olean volleyball team struggled with the bitter sweet ending to their season. On

Bona women’s basketball fends off Canisius in yet another come-from-behind victory
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — You may land a punch, but the Bonnies are never down for the count. In its matchup against Little Three rival Canisius, the

Back-to-back: Gators’ defense, Bliss’ five touchdowns lead Port Allegany to second consecutive District 9 Championship
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com KANE, PA – As they streamed out of the locker room and down the 31 stairs leading to the District 9 Class A champions stage,

County sets committee review, public hearing on $296.7 million tentative 2026 budget
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers have scheduled a public hearing on the $296.7 million tentative 2026 county budget for 6:31 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Ashley Smith is sworn in as Cattaraugus County district attorney
LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County has a new district attorney — Ashley Smith, who served as county attorney since 2020. Smith was sworn in Wednesday morning by Cattaraugus County Court

Olean firefighters respond to two fire reports on New Year’s Day including Paul Brown Motors
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — No injuries were reported on civilians or Thursday when Olean firefighters responded to two 911 fire calls. At 12:49 p.m., the fire department

Late-game execution hinders Bona men’s hoops as it drops A10 opener to VCU
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — With just over eight minutes to play, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team held a seven-point lead over reigning Atlantic 10 champions VCU.

Aiello issues last statement as mayor, thanking people of Olean
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Outgoing Olean Mayor Bill Aiello issued his last statement as mayor on Facebook shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday. Aiello’s term ends at midnight












