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Allegany-Limestone overpowers resilient Southwestern for 3-0 victory

September 23, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — While on paper, the storied rivalry between the Allegany-Limestone and Southwestern boys soccer team seemed to be set for a lopsided chapter in favor

Kailey Bartlett conducts the offense while setting up for a free kick during Port United's 3-1 loss to Brockway. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Momentary lapse sees Port United fall behind early, lose to Lady Rovers

September 23, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Despite a hard-fought battle of ebbs and flows across the pitch, two goals allowed in rapid succession would put the Port

‘Brown and White Night’ gets St. Bonaventure basketball season underway

September 23, 2025

Bona men’s and women’s squads set for official unveiling, scrimmages ST. BONAVENTURE — On Friday, Sept. 26, the St. Bonaventure faithful will have the chance to get their first glimpse

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Stormy weather leaves Gators, Panthers deadlocked; Portville, Salamanca volleyball sweep through Monday

September 22, 2025

ALLEGANY, NY — Prior to a weather delay, which eventually resulted in the game being called early, the Allegany-Limestone and Portville girls soccer teams were trading offensive opportunities in search

St. Bonaventure head coach Mike MacDonald leads Thursday's practice as the Bonnies begin their summer workouts. While not new to the NCAA stage, in his first year at the helm of the Bonnies, MacDonald's first job was navigating the new landscape of Division I roster creation. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Bonnies look to round out learning curve with patchwork of experience

June 24, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE – When Mike MacDonald stepped into the Reilly Center for the first time, he did so with the winds of change at his

Gies trounces Stocker in Democratic primary in 23rd Congressional District

June 24, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Aaron Gies of Olean trounced Kevin Stocker of Erie County in the Democratic primary for Congress in the 23rd District Tuesday. Gies, a St. Bonaventure

Jay Parisella fires a pitch down range during Bradford's comeback win over Coudersport. Taking over in the top of the second, Parisella ended game with 13 strikeouts through 21 batters faced. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Parisella sparks comeback, carries Bradford Legion to win over Coudy

June 23, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – After just an inning and a half, Jay Parisella was suddenly in the hot seat. Following a relatively quiet first frame, the

Needing to stress test my newly-converted Ford Transit Connect travel van, I chose Shenandoah National Park as the arena, spending three days trekking through the Blue Ridge Mountains and three nights sleeping in the cabin. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

LYLE: Up on Old Rag Mountain

June 23, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK, Va. – As the golden sunlight began drifting away from the valley below, subtly crawling up and out of the hard ridges