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Area schools are prepared for state cellphone bank this week
By RICK MILLER OLEAN STAR Local students returning to area schools next week will be facing a major change in lifestyle — a school day without cell phones or other internet access.

Life-saving deputies honored by Legislature
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Two Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s deputies who were instrumental in saving the life of a West Valley man who was in shock after being stung

State agencies probe Ischua Creek fish-kill from Franklinville village
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Cattaraugus County Health Department are investigating a significant fish kill in Ischua Creek in and downstream from the

Langworthy blasts Hochul natural gas ban, promotes his Energy Choice Act bill
ALLEGANY — Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) held a press conference Tuesday at a new home construction site in Allegany to spotlight the urgent need for his Energy Choice Act —

Bona women’s basketball fends off Canisius in yet another come-from-behind victory
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — You may land a punch, but the Bonnies are never down for the count. In its matchup against Little Three rival Canisius, the

Back-to-back: Gators’ defense, Bliss’ five touchdowns lead Port Allegany to second consecutive District 9 Championship
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com KANE, PA – As they streamed out of the locker room and down the 31 stairs leading to the District 9 Class A champions stage,

County sets committee review, public hearing on $296.7 million tentative 2026 budget
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers have scheduled a public hearing on the $296.7 million tentative 2026 county budget for 6:31 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Bona men’s hoops to host well-rounded Youngstown State with 4-0 start on the line
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Through three games, two of which were of rivalry caliber, there is not much that has surprised St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach Mark











