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‘Brown and White Night’ gets St. Bonaventure basketball season underway

September 23, 2025

Bona men’s and women’s squads set for official unveiling, scrimmages ST. BONAVENTURE — On Friday, Sept. 26, the St. Bonaventure faithful will have the chance to get their first glimpse

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Stormy weather leaves Gators, Panthers deadlocked; Portville, Salamanca volleyball sweep through Monday

September 22, 2025

ALLEGANY, NY — Prior to a weather delay, which eventually resulted in the game being called early, the Allegany-Limestone and Portville girls soccer teams were trading offensive opportunities in search

The Port Allegany volleyball team celebrates winning the first set of the night during their sweep of Otto-Eldred. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Undefeated Lady Gators keep grip on NTL with sweep at Terror Dome

September 22, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – In a clash of the only two undefeated teams in the North Tier League, the Port Allegany volleyball team asserted their

(Rick Miller/OIean Star) Democratic candidate Aaron Gies of Olean spoke at Friday’s Cattaraugus County Democrat Committee dinner at HoliMont in Ellicottville. He’s seeking the nomination in the 23rd Congressional District.

Congressional primary candidates are scrutinized by county Democrats

September 22, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Cattaraugus County Democrats got a close look at the two candidates who will vie in a primary against Rep.Nick Langworthy, R-Niagara County. They

MORE THAN A GAME: On Homecoming afternoon, GV/Belfast honors former captain Adison Grusendorf, collects emotional victory “For Adi” over C-R after Tallman nets both goals to lead offense towards 9th win of season

Grusendorf, battling Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, gives former teammates a victory speech, donates all funds to Cancer Services of Allegany County

October 8, 2024

Story and photos by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com BELFAST — Homecoming weekend in the Genesee Valley and Belfast communities was one filled with commemoration and one of emotional stature.