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Bona men’s hoops unable to overcome early deficit, fall to George Mason 75-62
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt has been known to put emphasis on playing well in the first and last five minutes

Lady Terrors hand Portville fourth straight loss on frigid Tuesday
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – Taking to the road for their second of three games in three days, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team brought home their second
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors get back on track; Bradford girls win in overtime
JOHNSONBURG, PA – Kicking off the first of three games in just as many days, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team cruised to a win over Johnsonburg, winning 49-24. On Friday,

Bona men’s hoops look to ‘next men up’ as injuries heap ahead of George Mason clash
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After a fruitful start to its 2024-25 season, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has faced one test after another in the Atlantic

Gies receives endorsements for Congress from Democratic committees in five counties
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Democratic congressional candidate Aaron Gies of Olean announced Monday that he received the endorsement of Democratic committees in five counties in his bid

Bonnies set for physical battle with Rhode Island in penultimate home game
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — There’s something about the Spiders that makes the Bonnies’ offense hum. Of the five best scoring performances the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team

Sherburne says budget transparency essential to overcome challenges
In a letter to Olean aldermen and city residents Mayor Amy B. Sherburne emphasized transparency in the proposed $23.2 million budget is essential. Many residents have reacted negatively to the

Former Salamanca Mayor Mike ‘Smitty’ Smith plans to seek office as an independent
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Former mayor Michael R. “Smitty” Smith announced on Facebook Sunday he plans to run again for mayor on the independent Salamanca Proud party












