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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

In return to gridiron, DeFazio takes grip on Panthers with new role
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY — The last time Aidan DeFazio walked off the field, it was prematurely and without his team. As the team’s star wide receiver,

Pollock: The Buffalo Bills continue their bid for a 6-0 start against Miami
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist It’s not the easiest way to get a 10-day bye, but the Bills will take it until the real one comes Oct. 19.

Allegany-Limestone volleyball drops first game of season to unbeaten CLV
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The Allegany-Limestone girls volleyball team, winners of each of its five matches of the new season, tasted defeat for the first time at the

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Warriors girl’s soccer falls to league-leading Randolph; Panthers, Lady Gators, Lady Terrors volleyball sweep mid-week
RANDOLPH, NY – Despite holding possession for the majority of the game, the Salamanca girl’s soccer team were unable to counter on defense, giving up a 5-2 loss in their












