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Sempolinski complains as Albany Democrats miss budget deadline again
ALBANY – Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, said the Democrat-controlled budget process has once again failed New Yorkers as the legislature passed a one-week budget extender Tuesday to keep the government

Ischua Creek trout stocking limited to allow Great Lakes Cheese-impacted area time to recover
By RICK MILLER Olean Star It’s been seven months since pollutants from Great Lakes Cheese Company’s Franklinville plant contaminated Ischua Creek, killing tens of thousands of fish and other aquatic

St. Bonaventure men’s basketball makes it official with MacDonald
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure Vice President and Director of Athletics Bob Beretta officially announced that Mike MacDonald will join the men’s basketball program as the 20th

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca walks off Gowanda in high-scoring affair; Bradford baseball suffers defeat despite hot start vs. Punxy
SALAMANCA, NY — In a tug-of-war affair, the Salamanca softball team ultimately emerged 11-10 victors over Gowanda. The Panthers pounced in the top of the very first frame, bringing four

SATURDAY ROUNDUP: Portville girls volleyball secures spot in Final Four with FWR sweep; A-L’s Wilczewski, Duggan place 19th, 53rd at cross country state meet
ONTARIO, NY — For the fifth year running, the Portville girls volleyball team is headed to the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) Final Four. After claiming

Bona men’s basketball outlasts Youngstown State in 84-80 thriller
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — With 42 seconds on the clock, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team and Youngstown State were locked at 80-80. Over two hours of

Olean’s underdog run ends with loss to Falcons in Far-West Regionals
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ROCHESTER, NY – Walking off the court for the last time, the Olean volleyball team struggled with the bitter sweet ending to their season. On

Bona women’s basketball fends off Canisius in yet another come-from-behind victory
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — You may land a punch, but the Bonnies are never down for the count. In its matchup against Little Three rival Canisius, the












