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Thousands watch 95th Santa Claus Lane Parade, lighting of Christmas tree
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Thousands of people watched the Santa Claus Lane Parade come down North Union Street Friday night. It was the 95th edition of the Greater Olean

Bona women’s hoops escape with 55-45 victory after late Radford surge
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com CLEVELAND, OH — The biggest thing St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley was looking for after his team’s loss against Cleveland State was a

Pennsylvania Boy’s Basketball Preview: Culture building a priority as Keystone State hits the hardwood
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – As the baskets descend from the rafters of Otto-Eldred’s Terror Dome ahead of the ensuing basketball season, they leave the company

Anne B. Kinsey
August 21, 1944 – November 21, 2025 “Where there is deep grief, there was great love” – Unknown Olean- With saddened hearts, the family of Anne B. Kinsey announces her

Wright wins at Elkdale; Blocher records hole-in-one to open 57th season
PER RELEASE SALAMANCA — Penn-York’s 57th season got underway Monday at Elkdale Country Club with 105 golfers taking to the course on a brutally hot day. Fast, firm greens kept

Local Olean band to headline at Bradner Stadium ahead of 4th of July firework show
OLEAN — Timmy & The Kids, a local Olean band consisting entirely of Walsh Academy, Olean and Portville High School alumni, is set to headline festivities ahead of the 4th

Run it back: Significant returners headline 2026-27 Bona women’s basketball roster
Crowley & Co. make key roster additions in portal, look to build on recent success By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For the first time since his return to

St. Bonaventure men’s basketball to face Penn State in preseason exhibition
ST. BONAVENTURE — On June 29, it was announced that the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team would get an early test in the form of a preseason exhibition against Big 10




