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Opioid mortality rate continues to drop in county in 2025
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County’s opioid mortality rate has continued to drop in 2025. The six deaths so far this year were all attributed to fentanyl. Last year

Bona women’s basketball handles adversity in big win over rival Niagara
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com NIAGARA — Ahead of his team’s first road game of the season at Niagara, St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley warned that it will

Another stage, another sweep: Olean dispatches Roy-Hart in Crossover Championship, punch ticket to state tournament
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Walking off the court after collecting a third sweep in four playoff games, Michelle Acierno kept her elation under control, choosing a

Still a ‘work in progress,’ Bona men’s hoops look to continue to grow against Canisius
By SPENCER BATES batesopleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The overall record in the last eight matchups between the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team and Canisius is split down the middle at

Lizards offense comes to life in double-header sweep of Oilers
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Over the course of their six-game winless streak, consistent offense eluded the Salamanca Lizards. But no matter how frustrating their lack of production was

Lizards, still in search of consistent offense, fall 3-1 to Rapids
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Lizards’ search for consistent production on the bats will continue as they once again struggled to see strong connections find unoccupied parts

Terrors, Gators, Hubbers represent NTL with 10 Big 30 All-Stars; Bradford sends two to August showcase
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com In just over six weeks, the Twin Tier football stars will converge for the annual Big Game, the Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic and as

Aiello, Sherburne seeking GOP support in Olean mayoral primary
By RICK MILLER Olean Star With only a few days remaining before Olean’s Republican mayoral primary on Tuesday, both candidates are attending to last minute campaign details. Mayor Bill Aiello,












