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

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

Defense, experience come into focus with Bona women’s hoops set to host Richmond
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley had been in search of a complete defensive performance after weeks of narrow results. Against

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.












