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Salamanca girls hoops ‘outworked’ in 53-38 loss to Southwestern
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Entering their Jan. 16 matchup, both the Salamanca and Southwestern girls basketball teams were undefeated and sitting comfortably atop the CCAA Div. I table.

Bona men’s hoops look to put an end to winless A10 stretch at La Salle
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Two big factors have contributed towards the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team’s 0-4 start in Atlantic 10 play: late-game execution and opposing guard
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: O-E, Port, Smethport come away with league wins; Olean wrestling falls to Falconer
DUKE CENTER, PA – Behind Baylee Francis’ five 3-pointers and 23 points, the Otto-Eldred girl’s basketball team added yet another North Tier League win to their resume, dominating Austin 56-39.

Portville boys hoops roll to third win in four games following system alterations
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — The Portville boys basketball team did not have a terrific start to its 2025-26 season, dropping five of its first six games. But with

Butler and Whitmore square off in first sheriff’s race in 20 years
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — It has been nearly 20 years since the last time there was a contested election for Cattaraugus County Sheriff. After the retirement

Regional Sports Round-up: Lady Owls earn another D9 finals appearance, Olean girls soccer bows out of postseason
BRADFORD, PA — As they chase their seventh consecutive District 9 Championship, the Bradford girls soccer team took a step towards the title with a 2-0 win over Clearfield. In

Lead Poisoning Education Conference draws 100 to Seneca-Allegany Center
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — There is no safe threshold of lead exposure, but young children are being used as lead detectors, a presenter stated at the Lead Partnership’s second

Early voting starts Today, October 26; absentee, early voting by mail too
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Cattaraugus County Board of Elections will offer nine days of early voting before Election Day starting Saturday, Oct. 26. There are two early voting sites —











