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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

Portville girls volleyball claims fifth consecutive Section 6 title with sweep of Eden
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com JAMESTOWN — It is not often a team completes a sweep over another for a section title and their performance is still considered far from their

Bona women’s basketball stressing ball movement, early engagement ahead of Niagara clash
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team got its 2025-26 season underway with a pummeling of Div. II Mansfield. The Bonnies rolled over the

St. Bonaventure jumps to No. 19 in U.S. News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University jumped six spots to No. 19 among Regional Universities in the North in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report “Best Colleges” rankings released

Warming House to benefit from Bills’ 50/50 raffle this Sunday; entry available online
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University’s Warming House is one of 20 organizations in Western New York benefiting from the Huddle for Hunger 50/50 split raffle during the Buffalo Bills

Higgins recognized by county lawmakers for contributions to IDA board, Allegheny River Trail
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Joseph E. Higgins of Allegany was recognized by Cattaraugus County lawmakers Wednesday for his contributions over 34 years on the Industrial Development

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville takes down Jamestown; Salamanca soccer drops to Cardinals
JAMESTOWN, NY – Completing their two-game road trip in Jamestown, the Portville volleyball picked up another Chautauqua Cattaraugus Athletic Association win as they took down the Red & Green in




