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Lady Owls fall to Elk County Catholic in marathon match
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Playing their toughest competition yet, the Bradford volleyball team went toe-to-toe with Elk County Catholic in a five-set back-and-forth showdown. However, running

Cattaraugus County is facing a healthcare professionals shortage
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Cattaraugus County is facing a shortage of public health professionals including primary care physicians, pediatric, general practice, mental health, Ob/Gyn and dentists. Public Health Director

Bonaventure exceeds 3,000 enrollment for the first time in its 167-year university history
ST. BONAVENTURE — For the first time in its 167-year history, St. Bonaventure University has enrolled more than 3,000 students, a 50% increase in just 10 years, the university announced in

Great Lakes Cheese Co. plant pauses operations over Ischua Creek fish kill
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — Great Lakes Cheese issued a statement over the weekend that it is voluntarily pausing operations at its Franklinville cheese plant during the initial phase of

In ‘State of the City,’ Sherburne paints picture of what she sees for Olean’s future
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — In her first State of the City Address Friday night, Olean Mayor Amy Sherburne thanked her family, supporters and city employees. Speaking to

The Rest of the Jeff Andreano Story: Just Drop the Charges
Olean Star – Eric M. Firkel Opinion UPDATED 1/4/2026 On December 12, Jeff Andreano was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Harassment in the City of Olean,

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators, Huskies, Lady Warriors start 2026 with wins; Otto-Eldred boys lose D9 title rematch
KANE, PA – Opening the new year with a dominant performance on the road, the Port Allegany boy’s basketball team found their second win of the season via a wire-to-wire

Defense, experience come into focus with Bona women’s hoops set to host Richmond
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley had been in search of a complete defensive performance after weeks of narrow results. Against












