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Bona women’s basketball fends off Canisius in yet another come-from-behind victory
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — You may land a punch, but the Bonnies are never down for the count. In its matchup against Little Three rival Canisius, the

Back-to-back: Gators’ defense, Bliss’ five touchdowns lead Port Allegany to second consecutive District 9 Championship
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com KANE, PA – As they streamed out of the locker room and down the 31 stairs leading to the District 9 Class A champions stage,

County sets committee review, public hearing on $296.7 million tentative 2026 budget
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers have scheduled a public hearing on the $296.7 million tentative 2026 county budget for 6:31 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Bona men’s hoops to host well-rounded Youngstown State with 4-0 start on the line
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Through three games, two of which were of rivalry caliber, there is not much that has surprised St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach Mark

Former City Attorney Bridget Marshall confirmed to the office again by Olean Common Council
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council has confirmed Mayor Amy B. Sherburne’s appointment of former City Attorney Bridget Marshall as city attorney. Sherburne named the Randolph attorney

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Buzzard nets two for A-L in Gators Cup; Keane lifts Lady Owls to second win
ALLEGANY, NY – Defending their home turf as well as their home tournament, the Allegany-Limestone boy’s soccer team christened their season with a 2-0 win over Chautauqua Lake. The Gators

Locked and reloaded: Defending state champion Panthers sweep Olean in home opener
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – In high school sports, it can be hard to keep up with the constant cycle of players coming and going, recycling talent

First case of measles reported in Cattaraugus County Amish community in 36 years
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County has reported its first case of measles in more than 36 years — an unvaccinated individual in the northwestern part of the county.




