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St. Bonaventure women’s basketball Atlantic 10 pairings released
ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team has officially unveiled its Atlantic 10 conference pairings for the 2026-27 season. While no dates or times are currently set, the

Salamanca student showcases advanced design skills with 3D printed school-themed coasters
SALAMANCA — Andrew McCormick, a student in Shawn Howard’s Technology classes, recently completed a creative and technical design project producing Salamanca-themed coasters that highlight both school pride and modern manufacturing

Ninth-inning rally comes up short as Olean Oilers fall to Auburn Doubledays
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The Auburn Doubledays had pushed the Olean Oilers to the brink of a mercy rule defeat. After a quiet first three frames, Auburn jumped

Juneteenth celebrations in Olean begin Friday night, continue Saturday and June 27
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — This year’s Juneteenth events across Olean begin today (Friday, June 19) and extend through June 27. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Piper sets new program records for Bona women’s lacrosse; Bona men’s lacrosse falls in 35-goal thriller
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The St. Bonaventure women’s lacrosse program has a new record holder for points and goals in a single game as Brooke Piper led the Bonnies to a

Second tornado struck Cattaraugus County last Wednesday, NWS reports
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FARMERSVILLE — Confirmation of a second tornado in Cattaraugus County on Wednesday night came from the National Weather Service over the weekend. An EF-0 tornado

Zoar Valley Paddling Club takes on 100th Cattaraugus Creek cleanup in 35 years
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — About a dozen members of the Zoar Valley Paddling Club took part in Sunday’s Cattaraugus Creek Cleanup — a task the club has

Olean Common Council seeks to trim $8.85% tax hike in mayor’s proposed budget Tuesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council will meet in a special session Tuesday night to try to pass Mayor Amy B. Sherburne’s proposed $21.3 million budget for




