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TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Neff’s 24 falls in vain; Portville boys outgunned by Gowanda
KANE, PA — Despite Peyton Neff’s shooting showcase and 24 points, the Smethport girl’s basketball team was unable to steal a win on the road, losing to Kane 60-43. Throughout
Bona men’s hoops looking for defensive response against guard-heavy St. Joe’s
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Following its loss to Fordham on Jan. 10, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team currently stands as the only Atlantic 10 team to
Bonnies aiming to take next step towards consistent success against St. Joe’s
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Last time out, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team faced the daunting task of heading into the home of the current Atlantic 10
Olean boys hoops claim defensive battle over Salamanca
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The CCAA Div. I is notorious for its close contests. A league known for its parity, contests exactly like the one between the Salamanca
Cattaraugus County lawmakers back striking corrections officers
EDITOR’S NOTE: The union representing striking New York State corrections officers and the Department of Corrections and Community Safety agreed to terms to end the strike on Friday. Many COs,
Flowing sap a sweet sound at Sprague’s Maple Farms
By RICK MILLER Olean Star PORTVILLE — Sprague’s Maple Farms has produced its first maple syrup of the 2025 season. With several warm days earlier this week, the taps started running through
Sempolinski holds first town meeting in Olean Thursday attended by 60
OLEAN – More than 60 people attended Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski’s first town hall meeting Thursday at the John J. Ash Community Center in Olean. “We had a great turnout and
Salamanca boys hoops complete 18-point comeback, down Falconer 60-58 in B2 Quarterfinal
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — “If that’s not the greatest comeback in Salamanca basketball history, I don’t know what is.” Salamanca boys basketball coach Adam Bennett was left with
