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Ayla Van Scoter capitalizes on a point-blank look at the basket during the Lady Terrors' 32-point win over Austin in the first round of the D9 playoffs. | Photo by Taylor Komidar

Lady Terrors open D9 playoff run with dominant win over Austin

February 20, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Kicking off their journey back to PennWest Clarion with authority, the Otto-Eldred girl’s basketball team burst through the opening leg of

Bonnies look to get back in win column against struggling, but similar Richmond

February 20, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team suffered yet another heart-wrenching loss late against Saint Joseph’s on Feb. 18. It was another addition to the

Bona women’s hoops looking to avenge loss to ‘feast or famine’ Ramblers

February 20, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The growth of the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team has been well noted throughout this season, but it is not done taking steps

First year head coach Andrew Terwilliger (far right) stands with his son and player, Marcus, during Bradford's Senior Night on Thursday, Jan. 29. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Terwilliger, Wight hit the ground running in first year at the helm

February 20, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Finding the right person to pick up the torch can be a difficult task. Being the person to carry it can be even more challenging.

Bradford Regional Little League: Getting Kids on the Field

May 21, 2024

By JoEllen Wankel news@bradfordstar.com “Baseball and softball embody the discipline of teamwork. They challenge players toward perfection of physical skills and bring into play the excitement of tactics and strategy.

Aiden Hulings, a computer information systems and technology graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, walks during the spring commencement ceremony last month. Hulings, a member of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, finished his final semester at Pitt-Bradford while deployed to the Middle East thanks to the help of his professors.

Pitt-Bradford recognized for military friendliness

May 21, 2024

Edited by DANIELLA LANGIANESE Star Staff Reporter dani@bradfordstar.com For the 14th consecutive year, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford has received recognition for its support of active military and veteran

Frank Puglisi (left), shown here in a 2018 photo with state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, has stepped down as chairman of the Cattaraugus County Democratic Committee after seven years. (Cattaraugus County Democratic Committee Photo)

Puglisi resigns as Cattaraugus County Democratic party chairman after 7 years

May 21, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Frank Puglisi has stepped down as chairman of the Cattaraugus County Democratic Party. Puglisi, who serves as Lyndon town clerk, has been Democratic chairman for

The Intersection at East State and Barry streets will become a mini roundabout in Phase III of Walkable Olean which got underway Monday. Expect traffic delays. (Rick Miller/Olean Star)

Walkable Olean Phase III gets underway, Barry Street roundabout is talk of the town

May 20, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Phase III of Walkable Olean — East State Street from North Union Street to East Avenue — got underway Monday, Mayor Bill Aiello