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Colorectal cancer rates increasing among younger people in county
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths of Americans over age 50. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month New studies
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Bona women’s lacrosse takes care of business at Furman
GREENVILLE, SC — On the road, the St. Bonaventure women’s lacrosse team handled Furman, grabbing a lopsided 15-5 victory. Brooke Piper, Megan Schillinger and Rylee Gonzalez led the Bonnies, scoring

Bona men’s hoops claw back, fall in overtime at George Washington
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — Late-game execution has not been the forte of the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team this season. But, facing an uphill battle following a

Mayor, aldermen happy with revised Olean tax hike; continue budget review
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Tuesday’s review of the proposed $23.2 million City of Olean budget for 2026-27 by the Olean Common Council started with some good news. Finance Committee

Bona men’s hoops look to avenge loss to Fordham in the Bronx
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team had a victory on the road at Dayton within its grasp. Using a 14-0 run in the

After snapping its losing streak, Bona looking for continued response against Duquesne
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The streak is over. Its 59-50 win over Davidson on Feb. 4, marked the return to the win column for the St. Bonaventure

Board of Elections notes Feb. 14 deadline to change party enrollment
LITTLE VALLEY – The Cattaraugus County Board of Elections reminds all registered voters that Saturday, Feb. 14, is the deadline to change party enrollment before the 2026 Primary Election on

Pressure proves fatal in Otto-Eldred’s late collapse against Red Raiders
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Although they held just a one-point lead, the clouds were seeming to part for the Otto-Eldred boy’s basketball team. With just












