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Late-game execution sees Olean complete comeback over previously unbeaten Dunkirk
OLEAN — Even with a few practices under his team’s belt and with some prominent faces making their return to the floor, when Olean boys basketball coach Tim Kolasinski was

Crusaders’ impenetrable defense hands Bradford largest loss of the season
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Hosting the most prolific program in District 9, the Bradford boy’s basketball knew they were facing a tall task. Everyone knew Elk

Flu vaccine less protective against predominant strain, but staves off serious disease
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — As the number of cases of influenza increase in New York state and region, this year’s flu vaccine formulation does not include the

Aiello thanks city residents for ‘honor, privilege’ of serving as Olean mayor for 12 years
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — At the last Common Council meeting of his tenure Tuesday night, Olean Mayor Bill Aiello thanked city residents “for giving me the honor

Seven of nine villages in county are holding elections Tuesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Three Cattaraugus County villages will be voting for mayor on Tuesday (March 18), although none will be contested. Seven of the county’s nine villages will be voting

Bonnies set to make triumphant return to NIT, host Kent State in first round
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — A new chapter in the long history between the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team and the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) is set to

Pollock: An embarrassing week for Bills’ GM Beane who has been at his best in free agency
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist It hasn’t been the best of weeks for Bills’ general manager Brandon Beane. Since he arrived in Orchard Park from Carolina in

St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team accepts NIT invite, hosts Kent State in first round
ST. BONAVENTURE — The postseason has returned to the Reilly Center. The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has officially accepted an invitation to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) and is











