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Olean alderman vote to create Homelessness Task Force
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Olean aldermen voted unanimously Tuesday to establish a city Homelessness Task Force. Common Council President John Crawford, D-Ward 5, initiated the resolution authorizing Mayor

Cattaraugus County Democrats nominate DJ Whitmore for sheriff
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Democrats have joined Republicans in nominating a candidate in the special election to succeed retired Sheriff Timothy S. Whitcomb. On Sunday, the Cattaraugus County

Langworthy sees a ‘sprint to finish’ in new race between Harris, Trump
By RICK MILLER Olean Star President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from his re-election bid and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris have brought presidential politics back to square one, U.S. Rep.

Kindt parole violation hearing held following Salamanca arrest
By RICK MILLER Olean Star POUGHKEEPSIE — An administrative law judge for the state Department of Corrections and Community Safety (DOCCS) adjourned a final parole hearing for Edward Kindt on
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Smethport’s comeback falls short against OV; Terrors fall to Erie First Christian Academy at home
SMETHPORT, PA – Despite finding their footing in the second half, the Smethport boy’s basketball team could not erase their early deficit, falling to Oswayo Valley 55-42. The Hubbers’ offense

Bonnies aiming for defensive consistency ahead of final non-conference fixture
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team, seeking its first double-digit win season since 2021-22, is rolling into its final non-conference matchup of the

Genesis House ‘Light the Night’ fundraiser to light up Lincoln Park Sunday night
OLEAN — The annual Genesis House “Light the Night” fundraiser culminates Sunday night with luminaria lit up in Lincoln Park to promote awareness of area homelessness. For a $10 donation,

Bona HC Mark Schmidt seeking response from team in final non-conference matchup
After falling to Ohio, the Bonnies are aiming for a bounce-back win over Le Moyne By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The end of the non-conference portion of the











