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Bona women’s hoops in search for consistency, resiliency ahead of Niagara matchup
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Ahead of its final “Big 4” matchup of the season against Niagara, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team is looking for consistency after

Bona survives late surge, collects statement win over Providence in HOF Showcase
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com UNCASVILLE, CT. — Behind stellar performances from its starters, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team collected a marquee win over perhaps the strongest opponent in its
Salamanca girls hoops earn second win; Warriors track and field open with double-digit PRs
SPRINGVILLE – After suffering a loss at the start of the season, the Salamanca girls’ basketball team has bounced back with two wins, the most recent being a 48-30 road

Despite second-half surge, Bona falls short on the road at UAlbany
By Spencer Bates batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALBANY — From the get-go, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team struggled to break through a staunch UAlbany defense, a force that was unrelenting and unforgiving

City looks to Langworthy for funding to renovate Police Headquarters
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The City of Olean hosted U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy at the Olean Municipal Building Wednesday for a meeting and tour to address a long-overdue infrastructure

Great Valley Volunteer Fire Co. annual Band Jam this weekend
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — The Great Valley Volunteer Fire Company’s annual two-day Band Jam kicks off Friday night with Octagon playing rock hits. Doors open at

County discloses NYS has approved closure of its Certified Home Care Agency
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County announced Wednesday it has been given permission from the New York state Department of Health to close its certified home health agency. No

Police: Olean man who died as result of e-bike accident was not a hit and run victim
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated. An earlier version incorrectly indicated an autopsy had been performed. The Olean Star regrets the error.) By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean




