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(NYS Department of Health) The incidence of colorectal cancer in Cattaraugus County residents is 39.1 per 100,000. The ioncidence of colorectal cancer among residents under age 50 is on the rise.

Colorectal cancer rates increasing among younger people in county

March 5, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths of Americans over age 50. March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month New studies

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Bona women’s lacrosse takes care of business at Furman

March 5, 2026

GREENVILLE, SC — On the road, the St. Bonaventure women’s lacrosse team handled Furman, grabbing a lopsided 15-5 victory. Brooke Piper, Megan Schillinger and Rylee Gonzalez led the Bonnies, scoring

Bona men’s hoops claw back, fall in overtime at George Washington

March 4, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — Late-game execution has not been the forte of the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team this season. But, facing an uphill battle following a

(City of Olean YouTube) Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne explains Tuesday that budget revisions have cut the proposed tax rate hike from 18.69% to 10.82%. Others from left are Council President Vernon Robinson Jr. and David Anastasia. The budget review continues Thursday.

Mayor, aldermen happy with revised Olean tax hike; continue budget review

March 4, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Tuesday’s review of the proposed $23.2 million City of Olean budget for 2026-27 by the Olean Common Council started with some good news. Finance Committee

Port Allegany's Isac Amell glides past a defender on his way to the rim during Pennsylvania's win over New York in the tenth annual Big 30 Senior Classic. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Pennsylvania boys crack 100 as they sweep Big 30 play

March 22, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – In a wire-to-wire rout, the Pennsylvania boy’s Big 30 All-Star team dominated New York, completing the Keystone sweep with a 108-94 win

Otto-Eldred's Lexi Prince representing the Lady Terrors at the tenth annual Big 30 Senior Classic. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Pennsylvania girls seal Big 30 Senior Classic win with last-minute defense

March 22, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – From being behind, to finding a comeback, to fighting to survive, the Pennsylvania girl’s Big 30 All-Star team found themselves on all

New York high school baseball teams set to start 2026 campaigns

March 22, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com The sheets of snow that have long blanketed the ballparks of western New York have all but melted away. Meaning, the spring sports season is officially

FILE -- Bradford's Tarren Reese fields a grounder during the Owls' home game against St. Marys on Friday, June 13. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

HS BASEBALL PREVIEW: Next-Man-Up needed in Pennsylvania

March 22, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com As teams warm up their bats and break in the gloves for the upcoming baseball season, they already have their eyes focused across the horizon