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Bonnies cruise past Siena for second-straight Franciscan Cup win
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALBANY — Another blistering start, spurred on by the defensive prowess of the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team saw it secure its second-straight Franciscan Cup trophy.

Panthers sweep Cuba Rushford in battle of defenses
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY COUNTY, NY – Despite turnover troubles, the Portville girls’ basketball team eked out a win over Cuba Rushford, completing the season sweep with a

Langworthy named to House Energy and Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) has been appointed to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Langworthy, R-Pendelton, is the first member of Congress in modern history to

After failing to set Alle-Catt PILOT hearings at its December meeting, Cattaraugus County IDA announces Alle-Catt PILOT hearings on December 30 after pressure from Alle-Catt, Pam Tilton
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency has announced it will hold three public hearings Dec . 30 on the application for tax breaks for the

Terrors survive overtime thriller against Port despite offensive struggles
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – For the first time all season, the Otto-Eldred boys’ basketball team was on their heels. After four quarters of uncharacteristically dreadful

IDA meeting Friday to vote on Alle-Catt tax breaks
If granted, a PILOT would provide Towns $15M more than the NYS Uniform Assessment, but will cost the County and School Districts $29.11M, resulting in a net-loss of $14.11M in

Bona sees second-half surge fended off by UMass, falls 81-54
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com AMHERST, MA — After enduring a consistent offensive display from UMass in the first half, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team rallied, connected on a haymaker of

Wednesday Roundup: Lady Terrors sweep Smethport with 20-point road win; Olean wrestling celebrates seniors, youth
SMETHPORT, PA – Weathering a second-half surge from the Lady Hubbers, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball was able to hold on to the lead, beating Smethport once again, 58-38. Through the












