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Olean Common Council takes aim at hanging planters in North Union Street median
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Get ready to see fewer hanging planters in the North Union Street median next year — especially if they restrict motorists’ sightline in the vicinity

Bona men’s basketball ‘handled adversity,’ despite 15-point loss to North Carolina
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com FORT MYERS, FL — While the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team suffered its first defeat of the season, it was not due to a lack of

State lifts Ischua Creek recreation advisory over Great Lakes Cheese contamination
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE —State officials have lifted a three month-old recreation advisory for Ischua Creek due to the impact of improperly treated wastewater from the Great Lakes
New York Girls Basketball Mega Preview: Roster continuity highlights local squads as new campaigns loom
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com With the 2025-26 girls high school basketball season fast approaching, roster continuity has been the major theme to emerge. Local teams are set to see the

Travel advisory declared Tuesday by Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office
By RICK MILLER Olean Star A travel advisory remains in effect for all of Cattaraugus County, the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office announced at 4 p.m. Tuesday. High winds and lake-effect

Bona women’s hoops set for defensive battle with red-hot George Washington
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For the first time since Nov. 22, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team will play a game on its home court. No planes,

Bonnies travel to face reigning conference champs VCU for Atlantic 10 opener
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Forget the matchup against North Carolina. Forget Florida Atlantic and East Carolina and Buffalo and Ohio. The Atlantic 10 schedule is officially upon

Sherburne will be sworn in Friday; give State of the City Address at Council re-organization meeting
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Mayor-elect Amy Sherburne will deliver her first State of the City Address Friday when the Olean Common Council meets at 6 p.m. in council











