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Ahead of their second meeting with Smethport, the Lady Gators honored their five seniors. Pictured with their families are Alayna McKervey (front row, left to right), Maddy Errick, Brynn Evens, Savannah Hart and Alyssa Tanner. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Wilcox’s no-hitter helps Port Allegany dominate Lady Hubbers on Senior Night

April 23, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – On an afternoon where they hoped to honor their veteran leaders, the Port Allegany softball team pulled out all the stops.

St. Bonaventure men’s basketball officially unveils new coaching staff

April 23, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has announced the new coaching staff that will fill the bench behind new head coach Mike MacDonald. The appointments of Akbar

62nd annual Western New York Maple Festival set this weekend in Franklinville

April 23, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The 62nd annual Western New York Maple Festival gets underway Friday with the selection of a king and queen to preside over the

County lawmakers oppose bills to allow renewable energy projects in state forests

April 23, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers voiced opposition Wednesday to state Senate and Assembly bills that would open up some state forests to green energy

Pitt-Bradford's Coby Farley stretches out for an acrobatic layup during the Panthers' loss to Hilbert. Farley was one of four Panthers to reach double-digit scoring. | Photo by Taylor Komidar.

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford boys, Smethport girls make their way into the win column, Pitt-Bradford swept at home by Hilbert

December 4, 2025

BRADFORD, PA – Opening their season at home, the Bradford boy’s basketball team notched their first win of the year with a 53-32 win over Ridgway that saw three Owls