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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

Olean firefighters respond to two fire reports on New Year’s Day including Paul Brown Motors
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — No injuries were reported on civilians or Thursday when Olean firefighters responded to two 911 fire calls. At 12:49 p.m., the fire department

Late-game execution hinders Bona men’s hoops as it drops A10 opener to VCU
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — With just over eight minutes to play, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team held a seven-point lead over reigning Atlantic 10 champions VCU.
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Smethport’s comeback falls short against OV; Terrors fall to Erie First Christian Academy at home
SMETHPORT, PA – Despite finding their footing in the second half, the Smethport boy’s basketball team could not erase their early deficit, falling to Oswayo Valley 55-42. The Hubbers’ offense

Bonnies aiming for defensive consistency ahead of final non-conference fixture
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team, seeking its first double-digit win season since 2021-22, is rolling into its final non-conference matchup of the

Genesis House ‘Light the Night’ fundraiser to light up Lincoln Park Sunday night
OLEAN — The annual Genesis House “Light the Night” fundraiser culminates Sunday night with luminaria lit up in Lincoln Park to promote awareness of area homelessness. For a $10 donation,

Bona HC Mark Schmidt seeking response from team in final non-conference matchup
After falling to Ohio, the Bonnies are aiming for a bounce-back win over Le Moyne By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The end of the non-conference portion of the












