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Seneca president says New York ‘dragging its feet’ on new compact
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALBANY — Seneca Nation President J. Conrad Seneca said in Albany last week that New York has dragged its feet over negotiations for a new gaming compact

First-quarter woes ‘destroy’ Bona women’s hoops in 83-56 loss to Saint Joseph’s
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PHILADELPHIA, PA — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team is learning that old habits die hard after yet another slow start led to its third consecutive

Wednesday Roundup: Francis, Van Scoter lead Lady Terrors; Bradford girls fall to ECC
EMPORIUM, PA – Knocking down four 3-pointers each, Baylee Francis and Ayla Van Scoter helped carry the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team to a 48-40 win over Cameron County. The triples

Pitt-Bradford falls to Lady Lions as fatigue, losses pile up
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Constantly battling attrition and lack of depth, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford womens’ basketball team suffered their seventh consecutive loss, falling

Beware of Gators: Smethport’s turnaround season comes to an end with 50-point loss to Port Allegany
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – After four years, the Smethport football team had finally returned to the playoffs. Their hard work over the past few seasons

Two more cases of measles reported in Cattaraugus County last month
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County recorded two residents with cases of measles last month. They are the second and third unvaccinated residents to test positive for measles in

Grants to C.A.M.P. for Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historical Building reach $300,000
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Grant funding for the restoration of the Cattaraugus County Memorial and Historical Building has reached $300,000, C.A.M.P. officials announced earlier this week.

Still on top: Portville seals 13th straight Sectional title with win over Cardinals
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com JAMESTOWN, NY – Life, death and taxes. And the Portville volleyball team winning the Section VI championship. Despite facing down a heavy flow of roster



