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Demonstrators show signs of support for local vets ahead of Veterans Day
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A small group of demonstrators carried signs in support of local veterans in Lincoln Park Monday. Some of the same demonstrators who protested

Aaliyah Parker is embracing her role as a leader on the flip side of a Little Three rivalry
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — It’s a funny feeling, suiting up for a team you once considered a rival. That is exactly what St. Bonaventure’s Aaliyah Parker expressed.

Bonnies Basketball Tailgate Series set to debut on Nov. 15
ST. BONAVENTURE — On Nov. 17, kick off gameday early with the first installment of St. Bonaventure’s Tailgate Series presented by Colton RV and Marine. Starting at 2 p.m. and

Adaptable, unselfish Bonnies claim victory over Canisius in home-opener
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — It’s blue collar, it’s old school, but as the old adage goes: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. St. Bonaventure men’s basketball

Harmful algae blooms close lakes in Allegany State Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — Both Red House Lake and Quaker Lake in Allegany State Park remain closed this weekend due to harmful algae blooms. Heading into the

Olean ice rink opens early for start of 2024-25 season
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The William O. Smith Recreation Center’s ice rink opened for the 2024-25 season on Monday — the earliest opening in its 45 years. Why

IDA OKs rail bike operation using its tracks in Village of Cattaraugus
BY: Rick Miller, OLEAN STAR CATTARAUGUS — A new way to enjoy the Cattaraugus County scenery will take off soon from the Village of Cattaraugus. The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development

Acting Sheriff Eric Butler names Lt. Nate Root as his undersheriff
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Acting Sheriff Eric Butler named Lt. Nate Root to be his undersheriff. Butler, the former undersheriff, became sheriff when former Sheriff











