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Bona women’s hoops looking to avenge loss to ‘feast or famine’ Ramblers

February 20, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The growth of the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team has been well noted throughout this season, but it is not done taking steps

First year head coach Andrew Terwilliger (far right) stands with his son and player, Marcus, during Bradford's Senior Night on Thursday, Jan. 29. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Terwilliger, Wight hit the ground running in first year at the helm

February 20, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Finding the right person to pick up the torch can be a difficult task. Being the person to carry it can be even more challenging.

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Olean boys hoops cap regular season with loss to Jamestown

February 20, 2026

OLEAN, NY — In its final tune-up game ahead of the postseason, the Olean boys basketball team fell 71-49 to Jamestown. Mykel Rivera led the Huskies with a team-high 17

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne on Thursday presented a $23.2 million budget for 2026-2027 that carries a $3.31 tax increase or 18.6%.

Sherburne’s first proposed budget contains 18.6% property tax hike

February 19, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star In her first proposed budget, Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne is seeking a $23.2 million general fund, a $3.4 million increase over the $19.7 million

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Salamanca’s Hardy places seventh at State Wrestling Championships; Bona baseball drops series rubber match at Navy

March 2, 2026

ALBANY, NY — Over the weekend, Kasen Hardy officially became the first Salamanca wrestler to compete at the New York State High School Wrestling Championships since Brad Cunningham in 2014.