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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

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors remain perfect; Port United, Allegany-Limestone soccer overwhelmed in rainy day duels
DUKE CENTER, PA – Three challengers. Three sweeps. Hosting the Lady Tigers to the Terror Dome, the Otto-Eldred volleyball team came away with their third win of the season, beating

Olean Center Mall developer updates Common Council on plans for mall’s redevelopment
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Center Mall redeveloper Angelo Ingrassia updated the Olean Common Council Tuesday on setbacks to his efforts to kickstart the mall’s revival. It was not

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville pulls out win on the road; Mangold scores seven to reach triple-digit goals
FREDONIA, NY – After losing their star outside hitter mid-match, the Portville volleyball team was in a jam. While they held a 1-0 set advantage already, Fredonia was far from

Honeck, offense shines in Allegany-Limestone’s shutout win over Jamestown
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Stepping onto her home turf for the first time of her junior year, Kennedy Honeck had already proven herself as a stat




