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Sister Margaret Carney is St. Bona keynote speaker
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ST. BONAVENTURE — Sister Margaret Carney OSF, St. Bonaventure University president emeritus, was keynote speaker Sunday at the university’s 165th commencement. Carney, who served nearly 20 years

JCC graduates encouraged at 49th commencement Friday
BY RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Jamestown Community College empowers students through mentorship, hands-on projects and real-world experiences, said student speaker Samantha Simon at Friday’s commencement exercises at the Olean YMCA
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Gators baseball falls in quarterfinals
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Up against the second seeded JFK Knights, the Allegany-Limestone baseball team fell behind late, losing 9-4 as a comeback quickly slipped from their grasps. Finishing 4-11 during

“Mentally tough” Salamanca ousts Eden in playoff opener
By J.P. BUTLER jpbutler10@gmail.com NORTH COLLINS — Greg Herrick had only a brief pregame message for his Salamanca baseball team. Herrick spoke of the mental toughness that both the Warriors’

Cattaraugus County SNAP recipients unsure about November’s benefits
By RICK MILLER Olean Star It’s still unclear whether the Trump Administration will extend SNAP benefits into November if the government shutdown continues, leaving 2.9 million New Yorkers unsure if

Defend Ohi:yo’ endorses Sherburne for Olean mayor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star In a letter this week to the editor of the Olean Star, the environmental group Defend Ohi:yo’ endorsed Amy Sherburne for mayor of Olean. Sherburne,

Bona women’s soccer wraps up season at home with 5-1 defeat to Duquesne
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s soccer team’s season at home officially concluded with a 5-1 defeat to Duquesne. The Bonnies have one game left
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors’ season, Portville’s undefeated streak come to an end; Port Allegany finishes schedule 10-0
ST. MARYS, PA – After sweeping their way into the District 9 Class A semifinals, the Otto-Eldred volleyball team saw their postseason come to an end, losing to the defending











