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Former county probation director pleads guilty to possessing child pornography
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Former Cattaraugus County Probation director Michael R. Sharbaugh pleaded guilty Friday to one count of a 12-count indictment involving possession and promotion

With big shoes to fill, Pitt-Bradford reloads with mix of new and old faces
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Eight months ago, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s men’s basketball team was wrapping up their entry into history. Last season’s campaign

Portville girls volleyball claims fifth consecutive Section 6 title with sweep of Eden
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com JAMESTOWN — It is not often a team completes a sweep over another for a section title and their performance is still considered far from their

Bona women’s basketball stressing ball movement, early engagement ahead of Niagara clash
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team got its 2025-26 season underway with a pummeling of Div. II Mansfield. The Bonnies rolled over the

Salamanca blanks CSP 4-0 behind ‘mentally tough’ defensive performance
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The Salamanca baseball team has maintained its perfect record on the season, adding one more tally in the win column after shutting out Clymer/Sherman/Panama

Warters fans 13 as Portville tallies first win of the season
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – Overcoming early struggles, the Portville softball team notched their first win of the season during their first appearance at home, beating Cuba-Rushford

Charges arising out of City Council meeting dismissed in the interests of justice; Carlos Andres detained by ICE
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A disorderly conduct charge against a man who attempted to speak twice during the public comment section of the Olean Common Council on March 25

Thursday Roundup: Gators softball, Bradford tennis pick up wins; Salamanca lax drops to 0-2
ALLEGANY, NY – Consistent work in the batters’ box pushed Allegany-Limestone over Randolph, 9-2, as the Gators improved to 3-0. Kailey Truman led the way with a perfect 3-for-3 day












