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Smethport's Peyton Neff struggles to fend off two Lady Terror defenders during Otto-Eldred's blowout win over the Lady Hubbers on Tuesday. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Eight Lady Terrors score as O-E wallops Smethport for 35-point victory

January 6, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Returning back to their home court for the first time of the new year, the Otto-Eldred girl’s basketball team decimated Smethport,

(Rickj Miller/Olean Star file photo) Rep. Nick Langworthy supports President Trump's seizure of Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro.

Langworthy, Gies differ on Trump’s approach in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture

January 6, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Rep. Nick Langworthy and a Democratic candidate in the 23rd Congressional District have issued statements on the U.S.military operation seizing Venezuelan President Nicholas Maduro. Nickworthy,

After a tough setback, Bona women’s hoops look to bounce back at Duquesne

January 6, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team endured its toughest loss of the season last time out against Richmond. But according to head coach

Bona men’s hoops open A10 home slate with deep, experience-laden Richmond

January 6, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — This year’s rendition of the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team brought 2025 to a close with its first taste of Atlantic 10 action.

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Owls score by committee in win over Smethport; Portville’s Haynes, Rhinehart combine for 16 points in senior night loss

February 10, 2026

SMETHPORT, PA – Seeing 11 Owls make their way into the scoring column, the Bradford boy’s basketball team secured their tenth win of the season with a road blowout over