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Popular Santa Claus Lane Parade turns 95 this year — kicks off Friday at 6:30 p.m.
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The 95th Olean Santa Claus Lane Parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. Friday. It’s not too late to enter a float today (Sunday) on the

Portville volleyball keeps dynasty alive with fifth consecutive state championship
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com GLENS FALLS, NY – For many teams, making it to the state championship stage is the pinnacle of their aspirations. Surviving and advancing through continuous

Second-half response not enough as Bona women’s hoops suffers first loss of season
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For the first time this season, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team tasted defeat. The Bonnies were beaten 62-53 by a formidable UAlbany

Back again: Portville punches ticket to state championship
Panthers go 6-1 in pool play, will meet Mount Academy in search of 5th-straight NYS Class C title GLENS FALLS – Ali Haynes was there a year ago. Then on

Historical Society seeks monument for Roosevelt-Higgins tree in park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The tree in Lincoln Park planted 118 years ago by President Teddy Roosevelt and New York Gov. Frank W. Higgins is dying. The

Behind defensive effort, Allegany-Limestone defeats Portville for first win of season
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The Allegany-Limestone girls basketball team can breathe a little easier now after it secured its first win of the season at the expense of

ROUNDUP: McComber scores career-high in win over Lady Panthers; Terrors blowout Galeton
SALAMANCA – A 22-point scoring night from Leilene McComber helped the Salamanca girls’ basketball team collect their third consecutive win of the season, beating Franklinville 40-25. After suffering a loss

BATES: Bona stays hot and rightfully earns spot on national bubble
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team is finally getting the recognition they deserve. Its 11-1 record is second-best in the nation, only behind












