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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
Ashley Smith is sworn in as Cattaraugus County district attorney
LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County has a new district attorney — Ashley Smith, who served as county attorney since 2020. Smith was sworn in Wednesday morning by Cattaraugus County Court
Offense surges, defense falters as Bona women’s hoops fall 83-61 to George Mason
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com FAIRFAX — Despite an increased output on the offensive end, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team suffered an 83-61 defeat as it struggled to find a
Bona women’s hoops aim for ‘uncomfortable effort’ ahead of George Mason clash
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After a fruitless start to Atlantic 10 play, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team is looking to get back on track with a road
Council, Hinton notch career-highs for Bona men’s hoops in 86-66 drubbing of Fordham
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com NEW YORK — Powered by Div. I career-high’s from Melvin Council Jr. and Jonah Hinton, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team rolled to an 86-66 win
Aiello to seek re-election to fourth term as Olean mayor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello will seek a fourth term in 2025. The mayor said after delivering his State of the City Address on Thursday that he
