Bonnies Basketball Tailgate Series set to debut on Nov. 15

ST. BONAVENTURE — On Nov. 17, kick off gameday early with the first installment of St. Bonaventure’s Tailgate Series presented by Colton RV and Marine. Starting at 2 p.m. and […]
Adaptable, unselfish Bonnies claim victory over Canisius in home-opener

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — It’s blue collar, it’s old school, but as the old adage goes: if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. St. Bonaventure men’s basketball […]
Bliss becomes All-Time D9 rusher as he leads Gators to fourth straight finals appearance

Bliss becomes All-Time D9 rusher as he leads Gators to fourth straight finals appearance By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com KANE, PA – Against the greatest and most elite talent, there […]
Opioid mortality rate continues to drop in county in 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County’s opioid mortality rate has continued to drop in 2025. The six deaths so far this year were all attributed to fentanyl. Last year […]
Bona women’s basketball handles adversity in big win over rival Niagara

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com NIAGARA — Ahead of his team’s first road game of the season at Niagara, St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley warned that it will […]
Another stage, another sweep: Olean dispatches Roy-Hart in Crossover Championship, punch ticket to state tournament

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Walking off the court after collecting a third sweep in four playoff games, Michelle Acierno kept her elation under control, choosing a […]
Still a ‘work in progress,’ Bona men’s hoops look to continue to grow against Canisius

By SPENCER BATES batesopleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The overall record in the last eight matchups between the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team and Canisius is split down the middle at […]
After carving biggest pumpkins on both coasts, Jones carves one last giant at Worth W. Smith’s

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — After carving the two largest pumpkins in the country in time for Halloween West, Clarksville artist Eric Jones set to work earlier this […]
Former county probation director pleads guilty to possessing child pornography

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Former Cattaraugus County Probation director Michael R. Sharbaugh pleaded guilty Friday to one count of a 12-count indictment involving possession and promotion […]
With big shoes to fill, Pitt-Bradford reloads with mix of new and old faces

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Eight months ago, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s men’s basketball team was wrapping up their entry into history. Last season’s campaign […]
