Simmons’ 30-piece powers Bona men’s hoops to victory over Duquesne

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — The message was simple. Put aside schematics, statistics and matchups. All St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach Mark Schmidt needed his team to […]
Second half slump sees St. Marys spoil Bradford’s Senior Night

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Meeting the Dutchmen for the second time this season, the Bradford boy’s basketball team had no shortage of motivation. Not only were […]
Huskies take silver at Gowanda Tournament

GOWANDA, NY — This past Saturday, the Olean boy’s and girl’s wrestling team took to the road for the Gowanda Round Robin Tournament, earning second place out of a field […]
Sherburne proclaims Remembrance Day at brief council meeting Tuesday

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — It was a brief meeting for the Olean Common Council Tuesday night. Mayor Amy B. Sheburne read a proclamation designating Jan. 27 as […]
Ronald Duane Adams Obituary

1940-2026 Ronald Duane Adams, 85, of Elm Creek Road, Randolph, Town of Conewango, passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at UPMC Hamot Medical Center in Erie, PA, surrounded by his […]
Rebecca J. “Becky” Danser

October 31, 1948 – January 22, 2026 Rebecca J. “Becky” Danser of 11th Street passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Olean General Hospital. Becky was born on October […]
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford starts homestand with loss to Beavers; Portville’s DeFazio, Carter combine for 40 points in loss

BRADFORD, PA — Starting their three-game home stretch with a rematch against the Beavers, the Bradford boy’s basketball team were unable to earn redemption, falling to DuBois 61-50 as they […]
Salamanca boys hoops fall as Dunkirk completes fourth quarter comeback

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — For the grand majority of its game against CCAA Div. I leaders Dunkirk, the Salamanca boys basketball team had done everything right. The Warriors, […]
Lady Terrors survive the Swamp, down Port Allegany in season sweep

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Coming into their second showing, the Otto-Eldred and Port Allegany girl’s basketball teams were as primed as ever for a rematch. […]
