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Former Cattaraugus county probation director receives maximum sentence under plea deal for possessing child porn
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A former Cattaraugus County Probation Director was sentenced in County Court Thursday by Acting County Court Judge Nicholas A. DiCerbo to six

Bona men’s hoops prolong the Schmidt era with second-half comeback over George Mason
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — A team with something to fight for is a dangerous one. The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has something to fight for and

Olean Zoning Board of Appeals denies variances for Dugan Road Solar farm
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Town of Olean Zoning Board of Appeals on Wednesday denied requests from Dugan Road Solar for variances to the town’s solar law.

Opinion- Enough Corporate Welfare Benson: $480,000 is too much to “retain” one job
Letter to the Editor – Special to the Star, Dennis A. Cornell In February, Rick Miller reported that 1641 River Street LLC, a company owned by County Legislator R. Donald

Bona women’s hoops make the ‘corrections,’ claim dramatic 68-66 win over Saint Louis
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Sometimes you only need to lead for three seconds to win. This is exactly what the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team managed to do
Wednesday Roundup: Bradford girls fall to Warren, O-E boys thrash Hubbers
BRADFORD, PA – After stringing together four wins in a row, the Bradford girls’ basketball team’s win streak came to a close with a loss to District 9 League opponent

Pitt-Bradford christens new year at KOA with big win over Carlow
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Brushing off a shaky first 20 minutes of play, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford mens’ basketball team tallied their 11th win

Langworthy talks about his legislative priorities, Southern Tier energy future
By RICK MILLER Olean Star U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy spoke with reporters Monday about his legislative priorities for the 119th Congress and what his new assignment to the Energy and Commerce Committee











