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St. Bonaventure head coach Mike MacDonald leads Thursday's practice as the Bonnies begin their summer workouts. While not new to the NCAA stage, in his first year at the helm of the Bonnies, MacDonald's first job was navigating the new landscape of Division I roster creation. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Bonnies look to round out learning curve with patchwork of experience

June 24, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE – When Mike MacDonald stepped into the Reilly Center for the first time, he did so with the winds of change at his

Gies trounces Stocker in Democratic primary in 23rd Congressional District

June 24, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Aaron Gies of Olean trounced Kevin Stocker of Erie County in the Democratic primary for Congress in the 23rd District Tuesday. Gies, a St. Bonaventure

Jay Parisella fires a pitch down range during Bradford's comeback win over Coudersport. Taking over in the top of the second, Parisella ended game with 13 strikeouts through 21 batters faced. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Parisella sparks comeback, carries Bradford Legion to win over Coudy

June 23, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – After just an inning and a half, Jay Parisella was suddenly in the hot seat. Following a relatively quiet first frame, the

Needing to stress test my newly-converted Ford Transit Connect travel van, I chose Shenandoah National Park as the arena, spending three days trekking through the Blue Ridge Mountains and three nights sleeping in the cabin. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

LYLE: Up on Old Rag Mountain

June 23, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SHENANDOAH NATIONAL PARK, Va. – As the golden sunlight began drifting away from the valley below, subtly crawling up and out of the hard ridges

Bona women’s hoops looking for consistency and confidence against George Mason

January 20, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — In its most recent affair, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team got away from what had seen them succeed in games past. Already

Pollock: After nine solid seasons, the Buffalo Bills fire head coach Sean McDermott

January 20, 2026

Share: By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist Yesterday morning, I was talking to my daughter, a corporate executive in Charlotte. She ended the conversation saying, “Well, I’m going

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca boys hoops overcome slow start in road win; Salamanca boys indoor T&F sees four PRs set at Houghton

January 20, 2026

ARCADE, NY — After a slow start, the Salamanca boys basketball team rallied to take down Pioneer on the road 59-53, pushing its overall season record positive. The Warriors scored

St. Bonaventure with plenty to fix ahead of Loyola Chicago clash

January 19, 2026

The Bonnies and Ramblers are set to meet with both eyeing a pivotal A10 win By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — It’s no secret, when it has come to