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St. Bonaventure health interns provide outreach to underserved
ST. BONAVENTURE — A cadre of students in the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University have partnered with the Cattaraugus County Health Department for the

County Health Department Influenza, Covid 19 vaccination clinics underway
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County residents still have several opportunities to get influenza and Covid vaccines at clinics across the county this month. There are nine more influenza and Covid

Grusendorf, battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, gives former teammates a victory speech, donates all funds to Cancer Services of Allegany County
Story and photos by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com BELFAST — Homecoming weekend in the Genesee Valley and Belfast communities was one filled with commemoration and one of emotional stature.

CCMFL Super Bowl Teams Set
The final week of the CCMFL season is here and the Super Bowl match-ups in each level have been decided. In the Midget A Bowl, two undefeated teams will battle

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

McCall stresses need to balance tax hike with desire to provide services
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Common Council Finance Committee Chairwoman Sonya McCall, D-Ward 4, said a key concern in upcoming budget talks is the need to balance tax increases with












