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BATES: MacDonald talked the talk, but can he walk the walk?
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — In his introductory press conference, new St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach Mike MacDonald said all the right things. He came off charismatic,

Anti-war protest set for Sunday at noon in Olean’s Lincoln Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The local Voices of the People Movement will hold an anti-war demonstration Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. at Olean’s Lincoln Park. “Stop
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Otto-Eldred baseball grabs first win; O-E softball makes quick work of Cameron County
EMPORIUM, PA — The Otto-Eldred baseball team is officially off the mark for the season, picking up its first win on the road at Cameron County by a score of

Well-rounded performance delivers Lady Owls’ rainy day win over Kane
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Despite having to battle the weather as well as the Lady Wolves, the Bradford softball team’s hot bats and stifling defense earned

Bonnies set for physical battle with Rhode Island in penultimate home game
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — There’s something about the Spiders that makes the Bonnies’ offense hum. Of the five best scoring performances the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team

Sherburne says budget transparency essential to overcome challenges
In a letter to Olean aldermen and city residents Mayor Amy B. Sherburne emphasized transparency in the proposed $23.2 million budget is essential. Many residents have reacted negatively to the

Former Salamanca Mayor Mike ‘Smitty’ Smith plans to seek office as an independent
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Former mayor Michael R. “Smitty” Smith announced on Facebook Sunday he plans to run again for mayor on the independent Salamanca Proud party

McCall stresses need to balance tax hike with desire to provide services
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Common Council Finance Committee Chairwoman Sonya McCall, D-Ward 4, said a key concern in upcoming budget talks is the need to balance tax increases with












