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Pitt-Bradford's Jamarion Butler glides to the rim during the Panthers' win over Carlow on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Leading the conference in scoring, Butler ended his collegiate career by being named the AMCC Player of the Year. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

‘It felt like destiny:’ Pitt-Bradford ends historic season with list of awards

March 19, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Nearly two weeks after the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford mens’ basketball team concluded their ground-breaking campaign, the awards and accolades are

Bonnies conclude campaign, bow out of NIT with 75-56 loss to Kent State

March 18, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Unfortunately for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team, its return to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) will not be capped with a storybook

St. Bonaventure to host ‘An Evening with Carson Waterman’ April 2

March 18, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — Carson Waterman, a distinguished artist and revered cultural figure for the Haudenosaunee people of the Seneca Nation, will discuss his life and artwork in a special presentation

Dr. Kevin D. Watkins, Cattaraugus County Public Health director.

Increased colorectal screenings driving down Cattaraugus county cancer rate

March 18, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Cattaraugus County. In the four-year period between 2016 and 2020, an average 38.8 county

FILE: Otto-Eldred's Landon Francis takes and makes a 3-pointer during the Terrors' win over Nazareth Prep on Friday, March 7. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Terrors defeat Eagles, return to PIAA Elite Eight

March 11, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CLARION, PA – Returning once again to Tippin Gymnasium, the Otto-Eldred boys’ basketball team earned a spot in the PIAA Elite Eight, beating Serra Catholic

(Rick Miller photo) C.A.M.P. (Committee Advocating Memorial Preservation) officials stand outside the Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historic Building in Little Valley in October 2017 after they purchased it from the county. The building may soon be listed on the state and federal Registers of Historic Places.

Decision expected Wednesday on status of historic Memorial Building

March 10, 2025

LITTLE VALLEY — C.A.M.P., the group that saved the historic Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historic Building from the wrecker’s ball, is keeping its collective fingers crossed for a spot on

The Salamanca girls' basketball team poses with their trophy, patches and banner after defeating Wilson in the Section VI Class B2 championship. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Lady Warriors rout Wilson for first Section VI title since 2012

March 9, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY — Recording their third consecutive blowout win of the postseason, the Salamanca girls’ basketball team earned their fifth-ever Section VI championship, beating Wilson

Olean Republican Committee snubs Mayor; descends into disarray as Committee member calls for Chairman’s ouster over sloppy meeting, improper endorsement, online poll

March 9, 2025

By: Eric M. Firkel Olean Star The Olean City Republican Committee met Thursday to meet Candidates ahead of this June’s primary election. Mayoral candidates Amy Sherberne and Jared Isaman attended