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Still a ‘work in progress,’ Bona men’s hoops look to continue to grow against Canisius
By SPENCER BATES batesopleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The overall record in the last eight matchups between the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team and Canisius is split down the middle at

After carving biggest pumpkins on both coasts, Jones carves one last giant at Worth W. Smith’s
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — After carving the two largest pumpkins in the country in time for Halloween West, Clarksville artist Eric Jones set to work earlier this

Former county probation director pleads guilty to possessing child pornography
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Former Cattaraugus County Probation director Michael R. Sharbaugh pleaded guilty Friday to one count of a 12-count indictment involving possession and promotion

With big shoes to fill, Pitt-Bradford reloads with mix of new and old faces
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Eight months ago, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s men’s basketball team was wrapping up their entry into history. Last season’s campaign

More than 200 attend 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Bradner Stadium Friday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star More than 200 people attended the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at Bradner Stadium Friday morning to mark the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attack on America.

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Warriors stifle Southwestern; Portville sneaks a win out over Panthers
JAMESTOWN, NY – Entering hostile territory as the underdogs, the Salamanca football team bounced back from a tough opening week loss with an upset, defeating Southwestern/Frewsburg 21-12. Despite going down

One step forward, two steps back: Allegany-Limestone comes up short against Eagles
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com HINSDALE, NY – Sports, like life, is filled with highs and lows. Peaks and valleys. For the Allegany-Limestone/Hinsdale football team, who were standing upon a

Save Our Enchanted Mountain Ridges Alliance to hold meeting Monday on Hemlock Hollow Wind Farm
Letter to the Editor of the Olean Star: To the Editor: Our community is under threat, and it is time for the residents of Allegany, Olean, and Portville to take




