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Bona women’s hoops look to keep its postseason alive at Middle Tennessee State
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — On March 19, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team won its first postseason game since the 2015-16 season, toppling 20-win Drexel in the first

Gaynor’s Irish Pub ribbon-cutting transitions from Talty’s with a nod to Irish immigrant
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean has a new Irish pub! Talty’s Irish Pub, 535 N. Union St., has transitioned with new ownership to Gaynor’s Irish Pub. Jess Munson, who

Big 30 set to induct three into Basketball Hall of Fame at Senior Classic
PORTVILLE — The Big 30 is set to induct three new members into its basketball hall of fame during the 2026 Big 30 Senior Classic on March 22. Wellsville’s Jim Insley,

Area maple producers participating in NY Maple Weekends March 21-22 and 28-29
By RICK MILLER Olean Star A number of maple producers in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties are participating in this year’s New York Maple Weekends that start Saturday. Mark March 21-22

County administrator insists Medicare Advantage will be ‘as good or better’ than retirees’ existing coverage
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County’s proposal to change the health insurance benefits for about 650 retirees is designed to be as good or better than

Cattaraugus County union presidents blasts plan to change retirees’ health insurance coverage
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County government retirees are expected to attend today’s (Wednesday’s) County Legislature meeting to protest a proposed change to their health insurance

Patricia Ann Shinaberger
March 10, 1947 – September 30, 2025 Patricia Ann Shinaberger, 78, of Bradford, passed away on Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at the Bradford Ecumenical Home. She was born on March
Tuesday Roundup: Mangold shines in return; Olean XC takes silver
FRANKLIN, PA – In her return from injury, Alyssa Mangold dominated the pitch. Coming away with six goals, she led the Bradford girl’s soccer team to 7-0 win over Franklin.












