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A birthday in the Black Hills
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com RAPID CITY, SD – Sunday began at 4 a.m. Waking up before the crack of dawn, I slowly wiped the sleep from my eyes as
Frair finishes strong at State meet
SHIPPENSBURG, PA — Senior Brayden Frair closed out a tremendous career as an Owl at the Pennsylvania State Track and Field Meet with fine performances in the 800 meters and

Master Gardener Help Line open Tuesdays for plant help
ELLICOTTVILLE — Master Gardener volunteers at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County are ready to help residents with gardening questions, identification and other plant issues. The Master Gardener volunteers will answer

Benson gravel pit hearing will continue next month
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — The Allegany Zoning Board voted on Monday not to close a hearing on a request for a variance to construct a gravel pit closer to

Aiello issues last statement as mayor, thanking people of Olean
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Outgoing Olean Mayor Bill Aiello issued his last statement as mayor on Facebook shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday. Aiello’s term ends at midnight

Pettinelli’s late-game heroics hand Bona women’s hoops first A10 win of the season
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — With 48 seconds left, facing a one-point deficit in an all-out tug-of-war, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team conceded just its eighth turnover.

Travel advisory declared Tuesday by Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office
By RICK MILLER Olean Star A travel advisory remains in effect for all of Cattaraugus County, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office announced at 4 p.m. Tuesday. High winds and lake-effect

Bona women’s hoops set for defensive battle with red-hot George Washington
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For the first time since Nov. 22, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team will play a game on its home court. No planes,












