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(Photo: Adrian Wojnarowski, center, talks alongside head coach Mark Schmidt and Director of Athletics Bob Beretta in 2024. Photo by Danny Bush for St. Bonaventure)

OPINION: Woj Bombed as GM. Bonas fired Schmidt, then they lied about it.

March 11, 2026

OLEAN STAR – Eric M. Firkel December 28, 2025 was the last time that Adrian Wojnarowski spoke to Mark Schmidt. Following a dispute, where Woj interjected himself into practices,

Bona men’s basketball opens A10 conference tourney vs. La Salle

March 10, 2026

PITTSBURGH, PA — This season has been far from easy for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team. After collecting an 11-2 record through the non-conference portion of the season, there was

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Democrat Aaron Gies of Olean (left) and Republican Jim King of Owego participated in a bipartisan town hall Monday night in Ellicottville. Gies is seeking the Democratic nod for the 23rd Congressional seat held by Rep. Nick Langworthy and King is trying to get on the primary ballot with the Republican congressman.

Democrat, Republican congressional candidates meet in bipartisan town hall in Ellicottville

March 10, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Two congressional candidates in the 23rd District met in a Bipartisan Town Hall Monday night at the Ellicottville Town Center. Both Democrat Aaron

Portville’s DeFazio, Carter earn CCAA Div. III All-Star honors

March 9, 2026

The Chautauqua Cattaraugus Athletic Association (CCAA) Div. III has announced its boys basketball all-stars for the 2025-26 season and Portville’s Aiden DeFazio and Peyton Carter both earned nods. DeFazio was

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Warriors football back in the win column; Allegany-Limestone boys soccer completes undefeated league season

October 17, 2025

SALAMANCA, NY – Snapping their two-week skid, the Salamanca football team was able to right the ship with a big 44-12 win over Fredonia. While the Warriors were unable to