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Homeless “point in time count” Wednesday

January 23, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Early Wednesday, teams of volunteers will fan out across Cattaraugus County in search of homeless people — part of an annual count by the Continuum of Care

Seneca Nation President J. Conrad (left), who met with State Sen. George Borrello in Albany last week, accused New York of dragging its feet on gaming compact negotiations.

Seneca president says New York ‘dragging its feet’ on new compact

January 23, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALBANY — Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca said in Albany last week that New York has dragged its feet over negotiations for a new gaming compact

First-quarter woes ‘destroy’ Bona women’s hoops in 83-56 loss to Saint Joseph’s

January 22, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PHILADELPHIA, PA — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team is learning that old habits die hard after yet another slow start led to its third consecutive

Wednesday Roundup: Francis, Van Scoter lead Lady Terrors; Bradford girls fall to ECC

January 22, 2025

EMPORIUM, PA – Knocking down four 3-pointers each, Baylee Francis and Ayla Van Scoter helped carry the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team to a 48-40 win over Cameron County. The triples

Photo by Bob Crandall Addie John battles for possession against Catt-Little’s Makenzie Harvey during the Lady Eagles' 7-0 win. John ended with two goals and an assist.

Regional Sports Round-up

October 20, 2024

Lady Owls win on Senior Night; Portivlle, Olean girls soccer split Thursday action BRADFORD, PA – On a night when they were honoring their three seniors, the Bradford volleyball team

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Bradford’s Tommy Langdon finds a gap and rushes in for a touchdown during the Owls’ 71-13 win over Coudersport on Friday.

Owls demolish Coudy during last game at Parkway Field

October 19, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE BRADFORD, PA – Sometimes it’s good to get punched in the mouth. Figuratively, of course. After a dismal first quarter full of mishaps and struggles, the Bradford football

Ellicottville’s Teaghan Finn boots a shot up field during the Lady Eagles shutout win over the Lady Timberwolves. | Photo by Bob Crandall

Ellicottville shut out Timberwolves on Senior Night; Portville secures league title, Bradford closes season with win

October 19, 2024

Ellicottville shut out Timberwolves on Senior Night; Portville secures league title, Bradford closes season with win ELLICOTTVILLE, NY – On a night paying homage to their seniors, the Ellicottville girl’s

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Laney Vincent soars for a powerful spike during the Lady Panthers’ sweep of Falconer.

Lady Panthers remain untouched as they sweep Falconer

October 19, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE PORTVILLE, NY – In a meeting of the top two teams in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association’s Division 1, the Portville volleyball team kept their undefeated season unblemished as