‘We just gotta play better’: Bonnies aim for overall improvement against Rhode Island

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com KINGSTON, RI — According to St. Bonaventure men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt, the key to righting the ship on the road against Rhode Island after two […]
Sheriff, retired sheriff endorse Smith for District Attorney: Whitcomb not concerned about Smith’s lack of experience

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County sheriff and former sheriff on Monday endorsed County Attorney Ashley Smith in a Republican primary for district attorney. Sheriff […]
Russell P. Harrison

July 8, 1950 – February 7, 2025 Russell P. Harrison, 74, of Great Valley, NY died unexpectedly Friday evening, February 7, 2025 at home. Born July 8, 1950 in Salamanca, […]
Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy” Leiper

May 29, 1940 – February 4, 2025 Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy” Leiper, age 84, formerly of 51 Fillmore Avenue, Salamanca, NY, more recently of Bradford, PA, at the home of […]
Monday Roundup: Lady Huskies top Dunkirk; O-E girls enter postseason on a high note

DUNKIRK, NY – Playing their final road game of the regular season, the Olean girls’ basketball team was able to take down Dunkirk with a big push in the third […]
Salamanca locks up second-place finish in CCAA Div. I with 45-44 OT win over Allegany-Limestone

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — It was far from the tidiest affair, but nevertheless the Salamanca girls basketball team was able to edge out the 45-44 overtime win and […]