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John Balacki of Downtown Beautification Group named ‘Volunteer of the Year’
OLEAN — John Balacki has been named “Volunteer of the Year” by Mayor Bill Aiello. The mayor held a Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party at the John J. Ash Community Center

Bass vindicated by franchise-record 61-yard game-winner as Buffalo Bills beat Miami, 30-27
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star November 4, 2024 Talk about vindication. It’s been a tough few months for Tyler Bass. The Bills’ 27-year-old place-kicker has

Dogs, Cats, McDonalds, Human Garbage and Peanut: How the New York State DEC elected Donald Trump
BY: ERIC FIRKEL – OLEAN STAR When Donald Trump wins on Tuesday it will be for many reasons, but it will be the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

Pollock: The Buffalo Bills don’t own the Miami Dolphins, but they have an option to buy
A column and game prediction by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist Mike McDaniel knows the numbers. The Dolphins coach is painfully aware that since Sean McDermott took over that spot

Bona men’s hoops sees win streak snapped as late rally comes up short at SLU
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SAINT LOUIS, MO. — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team saw its eight-game win streak and unbeaten start to play in the Atlantic 10 snapped at

Bona women’s hoops make the ‘corrections,’ claim dramatic 68-66 win over Saint Louis
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Sometimes you only need to lead for three seconds to win. This is exactly what the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team managed to do
Wednesday Roundup: Bradford girls fall to Warren, O-E boys thrash Hubbers
BRADFORD, PA – After stringing together four wins in a row, the Bradford girls’ basketball team’s win streak came to a close with a loss to District 9 League opponent

Pitt-Bradford christens new year at KOA with big win over Carlow
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Brushing off a shaky first 20 minutes of play, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford mens’ basketball team tallied their 11th win












