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Joint task force, not ICE, was seeking fugitives in Olean Thursday morning
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A joint task force of federal and state law enforcement made two fugitive arrests in Olean Thursday morning. Social media posts suggested the

Well-rounded effort sees Bona men’s hoops past Rhode Island
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Ever since Atlantic 10 play started, defense has been largely a mystery for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team. Even when its offense
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Panthers bow out Section VI title race; Salamanca bowling beats Silver Creek/Forestville
WILSON, NY – Despite improving on last year’s postseason watermark, the Portville boy’s basketball team’s Section VI title run ended in the Class C quarterfinals as they fell to Wilson

County snowplow driver commended for saving man from house fire in New Albion
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A Cattaraugus County snowplow driver credited with saving a life while on the job earlier this month was honored by county lawmakers

Lizards erupt for five runs in eighth to complete comeback over Hitmen
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Through four frames of their game against the Horseheads Hitmen, the Salamanca Lizards were in danger of seeing their six-game winless streak extend to

Oilers and Rapids trade punches late, remain deadlocked in third meeting
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com HOUGHTON, NY – Fighting tooth-and-nail to the finish line, the Olean Oilers were unable to tally their first win over the conference-leading Genesee Rapids, instead

Lizards able to find answers in 5-5 extra-inning tie with Steamers
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — For the second time this season, the Salamanca Lizards have found themselves settling for a tie with the Hornell Steamers. The difference between the

81 Portville seniors graduate at commencement Friday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star PORTVILLE — Eighty-one Portville Central School seniors graduated at commencement exercises Friday evening. Commencement originally scheduled for outdoors on the football field was held inside












