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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

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Otto-Eldred cruises to sixth NTL win; DeFazio’s 20-points lifts Portville to 2-0 in league play
COUDERSPORT, PA – Led by a trio of Lady Terrors, the Otto-Eldred girl’s basketball team dominated their way to a sixth North Tier League win of the season, beating Coudersport

Offensive hesitancy bogs down Huskies in loss to Southwestern
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Less than a week ago the Olean boys basketball team was flying high, riding a four-game win streak that included wins over CCAA Div.

Bradford returns to the win column with rugged win over Wolves
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Playing their third game in four days, the Bradford boy’s basketball team snapped their short losing skid with a 36-25 knock-down-drag-out win

No surprises at Cattaraugus County Legislature’s reorganization meeting
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — There were no surprises Wednesday as Cattaraugus County lawmakers held their reorganizaion meeting to get ready for the new year. Republicans hold












