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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.

Aiello issues last statement as mayor, thanking people of Olean
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Outgoing Olean Mayor Bill Aiello issued his last statement as mayor on Facebook shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday. Aiello’s term ends at midnight

Pettinelli’s late-game heroics hand Bona women’s hoops first A10 win of the season
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — With 48 seconds left, facing a one-point deficit in an all-out tug-of-war, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team conceded just its eighth turnover.

County Health Department Influenza, Covid 19 vaccination clinics underway
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County residents still have several opportunities to get influenza and Covid vaccines at clinics across the county this month. There are nine more influenza and Covid

Grusendorf, battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, gives former teammates a victory speech, donates all funds to Cancer Services of Allegany County
Story and photos by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com BELFAST — Homecoming weekend in the Genesee Valley and Belfast communities was one filled with commemoration and one of emotional stature.

CCMFL Super Bowl Teams Set
The final week of the CCMFL season is here and the Super Bowl match-ups in each level have been decided. In the Midget A Bowl, two undefeated teams will battle

Olean Rotary to host Veterans Recognition pasta dinner
ALLEGANY — The Olean Rotary Club will be hosting its annual Veterans Recognition Pasta Dinner from 400 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday Nov. 12, at the Allegany American Legion Charles Harbel Post











