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Area maple producers participating in NY Maple Weekends March 21-22 and 28-29
By RICK MILLER Olean Star A number of maple producers in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties are participating in this year’s New York Maple Weekends that start Saturday. Mark March 21-22

Bona women’s hoops dance into WNIT Second Round with 10-point comeback over Drexel
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For the longest time, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team just wasn’t able to get over the hump. Following a rough stretch of

Kolkowski is apparent winner over Papasergi in Allegany mayor’s race
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Allegany Village Trustee John J. Kolkowski, a Republican, is the apparent winner in the Allegany mayoral election Wednesday. In unofficial results reported by the Cattaraugus

Responding to neighbor’s 911 call, firefighters quickly knock down Third Avenue apartment fire
OLEAN — No injuries were reported when a fire broke out in an apartment at 450 Third Ave. about 12:59 a.m. Thursday. Olean Fire Department Capt. Nathan Veno said two

Salamanca drops sixth consecutive league game, in search of confidence late in season
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The Salamanca baseball team fell in a 10-0 five-inning shutout to Southwestern at home, its sixth consecutive CCAA Div. I loss, and one that

Senior Day slugfest: Lady Terrors rocket past Jburg with 11-run second frame
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Capping off their impressive regular season, the Otto-Eldred softball team chipped in one more dominating performance, downing Johnsonburg 16-1 in three
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Panthers pick up steam late; Bradford softball drops second straight
ELLICOTTVILLE, NY – Looking to close the season out on a hot streak, the Portville baseball team scored their fifth straight wins as consistent batting carried them over the Eagles

Olean keeps noses in front, survives late Allegany-Limestone surge
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — In a game of cat and mouse, the Olean softball team’s quick start was the ultimate difference maker in its 10-6 win over a




