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Local Olean band to headline at Bradner Stadium ahead of 4th of July firework show
OLEAN — Timmy & The Kids, a local Olean band consisting entirely of Walsh Academy, Olean and Portville High School alumni, is set to headline festivities ahead of the 4th

Run it back: Significant returners headline 2026-27 Bona women’s basketball roster
Crowley & Co. make key roster additions in portal, look to build on recent success By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For the first time since his return to

St. Bonaventure men’s basketball to face Penn State in preseason exhibition
ST. BONAVENTURE — On June 29, it was announced that the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team would get an early test in the form of a preseason exhibition against Big 10

Olean Oilers stay red-hot, mercy rule Geneva Red Wings in seven frames
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The Olean Oilers offense continued to be lights out, running up the score on the Geneva Red Wings for its third victory by a

Alle-Catt supporters, opponents speak at IDA hearing on PILOT
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FARMERSVILLE — Supporters and opponents of the proposed 340-megawatt Alle-Catt Wind Farm spoke at public hearings Monday on whether the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency should grant

Pollock: Where the Bonnies’ victory over A-10 No. 1 seed VCU ranks in history all-time for St. Bonaventure basketball
Share: By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist In its 58-year history, St. Bonaventure’s Reilly Center has seen its share of memorable basketball games. There was the unforgettable win

Bona women’s hoops eye complete performance in A10 home-opener against Rhode Island
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After having tipped off conference play with a loss, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team, will look to right the ship as it

Bona legend Tom Stith to be entered into National Collegiate Basketball Hall of Fame
A 1961 graduate of St. Bonaventure, Tom Stith’s name is one of those synonymous with the storied past of the university’s men’s basketball program. Now, 63 years later, Stith will



