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(St. Bonaventure photo) Betsy Gingerich, wife of university President Jeff Gingerich, stands with two student volunteers at the Warming House, where she is a volunteer. She is chairman of a Sept. 26 fundraiser for the Warming House.

St. Bonaventure promoting Warming House Fundraiser

August 1, 2024

ST. BONAVENTURE — For 50 years, St. Bonaventure University’s student-run Warming House has been addressing the food insecurity crisis in the Olean area. In recognition of the golden anniversary of

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Col. Patrick Miller (center), speaks with WPIG Radio personality Gary Neese (right) and Barbara O’Brien at the Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Concert he hosted at Bradner Stadium July 20.

Fifth Wounded Warriors Concert at Bradner Stadium a success

August 1, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The fifth Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Concert at Bradner Stadium July 20 was deemed a success earlier this week by host Col. Patrick

(Image provided) Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce promotion of Southern Tier Restaurant Week Aug. 9-16.

Southern Tier Restaurant Week set for August 9-16 by GOACC

July 31, 2024

OLEAN — The Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce will present 2024 Southern Tier Restaurant Week Aug. 9-16. Participating GOACC member restaurants will be offering a specialty item or a

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Demolition derby cars and their drivers lined up on the track near the grandstand at the Cattaraugus County Fair Monday night.

County fair’s demolition derby draws good grandstand crowd

July 30, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The first of two demolition derbies was the highlight of Day Three of the 181st Cattaraugus County Fair on Monday night. Twenty-six

Bona women’s hoops aim to do away with bad habits, continue growth at Fordham

January 24, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com NEW YORK — For the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team, a tough four-game stretch, all against top-five teams in the Atlantic 10, is reaching its conclusion.

(Photo provided) Rep. Nick Langworthy of the 23rd Congressional District stands in the Capitol Rotunda before Monday's Inaugural ceremony for President Donald Trump.

Langworthy backs Trump’s pardon of 1,500 Jan. 6 Capitol insurrectionists, supports Trump overturning the 14th Amendment

January 24, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy was not surprised at President Donald Trump’s pardon of more than 1,500 rioters convicted in the Jan. 6 insurrection at

ST. BONAVENTURE — Dr. Jeff Gingerich has signed a contract extension that will keep him in place as St. Bonaventure University’s president through May 2030. The university’s Board of Trustees previously approved the extension. “I’m grateful to our trustees for their show of faith in my leadership. These first three years as president of this remarkable university have been the most fulfilling of my career in higher education,” Gingerich said. “But I want to be clear that their show of faith is just as much about the tremendous work of the administrators, faculty and staff I’ve been blessed to be surrounded with as it is about me.” Gingerich, who’s worked in higher education since 2000, began his presidency at SBU in the summer of 2022. Since then, the university has welcomed the three largest freshman classes in 20 years, with total enrollment in fall 2024 — undergraduate and graduate — reaching the fourth-highest mark in university history. “Our Board’s unanimous approval of Jeff's contract extension is a testament to Jeff's dedicated leadership. We’ve had extraordinary momentum under his tenure, including record student enrollment, new academic programs and greater engagement in the community,” said Michael Hickey, chair of the Board. “We’re very pleased with Jeff’s contributions to our Bolder Bonaventure fundraising campaign and commitment to increasing our endowment. His vision and orchestration of a long-term strategic plan will set the stage for growth and a vibrant future at St. Bonaventure.” Gingerich has traveled extensively across the country during his first three years, meeting with alumni and donors as the university nears the end of its seven-year Bolder Bonaventure campaign. The university is on the brink of reaching its $125 million fundraising goal well before the campaign ends May 31. Work on one of the pillars of the campaign — the major renovation of the Jandoli School of Communication — is scheduled to begin this spring. Gingerich has also worked to increase administrative transparency, communicating with the campus community through regularly scheduled Town Halls, President’s Hours and email updates on topics ranging from sustainability efforts and NCAA challenges to university finances and the complexity of building a budget. In his desire to enhance the university’s relationship with the neighboring Seneca Nation of Indians, the president worked to establish a committee made up of university and Seneca leaders to work on initiatives to rekindle their relationship, including the development of a Land Acknowledgement Statement. The land upon which SBU sits was once Seneca land. Gingerich also established a Sustainability Task Force and charged the University Planning Commission with developing a new strategic plan. Gingerich and his wife, Betsy, have hosted numerous social events across campus and at their home for students and staff to strengthen their bonds with the campus community. The president also established a now beloved campus tradition: the annual Christmas tree lighting at Marchiori Pavilion.

St. Bonaventure President’s contract extended through 2030

January 24, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — Dr. Jeff Gingerich has signed a contract extension that will keep him in place as St. Bonaventure University’s president through May 2030. The university’s Board of Trustees

Salamanca girls hoops stave off late Allegany-Limestone comeback attempt in 46-35 win

January 24, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — After nearly falling victim to a full-fledged comeback attempt, the Salamanca girls basketball team responded when it needed to most and secured a 46-35