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Sprague’s Maple Farms celebrating 25th anniversary of Portville restaurant
By RICK MILLER Olean Star PORTVILLE — Sprague’s Maple Farms marked its 25th anniversary late last month. Randy and Toni Sprague started building the 14,000 square foot pancake house and

Despite a 35-point fourth quarter, Huskies’ comeback falls short in Section VI championshipÂ
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY – Familiarity breeds contempt and the Olean and Fredonia boy’s basketball team were nothing, if not familiar. Starring at the Hillbillies from across

Season comes to a close for Bona women’s hoops with narrow loss to Loyola Chicago
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HENRICO, VA — The 2025-26 season has officially come to a close for the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team. But it really is not all that

Colorectal cancer rates increasing among younger people in countyÂ
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

Demonstrators show signs of support for local vets ahead of Veterans Day
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A small group of demonstrators carried signs in support of local veterans in Lincoln Park Monday. Some of the same demonstrators who protested

Aaliyah Parker is embracing her role as a leader on the flip side of a Little Three rivalry
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — It’s a funny feeling, suiting up for a team you once considered a rival. That is exactly what St. Bonaventure’s Aaliyah Parker expressed.

Bonnies Basketball Tailgate Series set to debut on Nov. 15
ST. BONAVENTURE — On Nov. 17, kick off gameday early with the first installment of St. Bonaventure’s Tailgate Series presented by Colton RV and Marine. Starting at 2 p.m. and

Adaptable, unselfish Bonnies claim victory over Canisius in home-opener
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — It’s blue collar, it’s old school, but as the old adage goes: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. St. Bonaventure men’s basketball











