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Portville’s second half struggles see Gowanda grab lopsided victory

February 7, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — The last time the Portville boys basketball team faced off against Gowanda, they suffered a 29-point defeat. That was on the road. This time,

(Olean Fire Department) Fire broke out at this house at 311 N. Sixth St., late Friday morning. There were no injuries. The cause remains under investigation.

City firefighters stretched thin responding to house fire on North Sixth Street Friday

February 6, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star City of Olean firefighters were stretched thin late Friday morning when fire broke out in a 2 ½-story house on North Sixth Street. The fire

Bona men’s hoops look to avenge loss to Fordham in the Bronx

February 6, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team had a victory on the road at Dayton within its grasp. Using a 14-0 run in the

After snapping its losing streak, Bona looking for continued response against Duquesne

February 6, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The streak is over. Its 59-50 win over Davidson on Feb. 4, marked the return to the win column for the St. Bonaventure

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Evens notches 100th career 3-pointer in win over Austin; Salamanca, Allegany-Limestone boys fall short at home

January 29, 2026

PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Playing on the second night of a back-to-back homestand, the Port Allegany girl’s basketball team got back into the win column with a 43-21 North Tier