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Bonnies to embark on WNIT journey with first-round matchup against Drexel
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — This season has been one for the books for the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team. Just to name a few accolades, it was

Olean Common Council turns down mayor’s request for auditing consultant; OKs search for auditor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council dealt a blow to Mayor Amy B. Sherburne’s plan to hire a consulting auditor during a special meeting Tuesday. The mayor

St. Bonaventure Athletic Director explains roll-out of Mark Schmidt retirement announcement
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure Athletic Director Bob Beretta released an official statement explaining the roll-out of men’s basketball head coach Mark Schmidt’s retirement announcement. Beretta

Lady Gators lead the pack for annual Big 30 Senior Classic
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, PA – In the tenth rendition of the Big 30 Senior Classic All-Star game, 17 schools will have athletes take the floor to represent

Main Plant Process Building demolition has gone smoothly official tells legislators
By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos LITTLE VALLEY — Demolition of the top three floors of the massive Main Plant Process Building at the West Valley Demonstration Project has gone smoothly, CHBWV

Solution to 19th and 20th streets flooding in Olean may be close to being resolved
By RICK MILLER CattCoNew&Photos OLEAN — A recurring problem of Two Mile Creek backing up into peoples’ homes along North 19th and 20th streets may be close to a resolution.

Rock City Park opens for 22nd year under ownership of Dale and Cindi Smith
By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos Rock City Park opened Wednesday for the 22nd year under the ownership of Dale and Cindi Smith. Dale was welcoming visitors, keeping watch over the gift

Public Health Director urges residents to check themselves, kids, pets for ticks
By RICK MILLER CattCoNews&Photos OLEAN — Cattaraugus County’s top health official urged people going outside to walk the dog or for a hike this spring to be sure and check












