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Dasonte Bowen is embracing his Bona men’s basketball captaincy with a new perspective
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com (This article is the first of a four part series of 2025-26 St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team player features) ST. BONAVENTURE — Just shy of 10

Aiello says he’s running for re-election to take care of unfinished business
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello said unfinished business like the upcoming $25 million rebuilding of West State Street are the reason he’s running for re-election

Sherburne says ‘It’s time for a change’ in Olean mayor’s office
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Amy Sherburne’s business experience told her it was time for a change before she challenged and beat incumbent Olean Mayor Bill Aiello in the Republican

Pollock: McDermott handles tough questions about the Buffalo Bills, play calling
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist (Early last week, Bills coach Sean McDermott held his pre-bye press conference. This piece summarizes his thoughts.) The timing of Buffalo’s bye

Olean Oilers ready to write new chapter ahead of first year in PGCBL
By SPNCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The city of Olean has a storied relationship with the game of baseball. From a visit from Babe Ruth, to the legendary John McGraw

Right Thinkers rally for Save Act and Trump at Lincoln Park Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — About 40 American flag-waving “Right Thinkers” staged a rally for President Trump and the Save Act Saturday outside Lincoln Park. One of the
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Portville avenges loss to Randolph; Late scores hand Otto-Eldred softball victory over Kane
RANDOLPH, NY — After narrowly missing out on a walk-off win against Randolph on May 5, the Portville baseball team was able to return to favor with a 2-1 win

Despite no-hitter, Owl’s postseason hopes come to an end with loss to Warren
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Walking up to the plate in the bottom of the seventh, the Bradford baseball team’s season rested in one final at-bat. Down











