Bona women’s hoops look to keep its postseason alive at Middle Tennessee State

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — On March 19, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team won its first postseason game since the 2015-16 season, toppling 20-win Drexel in the first […]
Gaynor’s Irish Pub ribbon-cutting transitions from Talty’s with a nod to Irish immigrant

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean has a new Irish pub! Talty’s Irish Pub, 535 N. Union St., has transitioned with new ownership to Gaynor’s Irish Pub. Jess Munson, who […]
Big 30 set to induct three into Basketball Hall of Fame at Senior Classic

PORTVILLE — The Big 30 is set to induct three new members into its basketball hall of fame during the 2026 Big 30 Senior Classic on March 22. Wellsville’s Jim Insley, […]
Area maple producers participating in NY Maple Weekends March 21-22 and 28-29

By RICK MILLER Olean Star A number of maple producers in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties are participating in this year’s New York Maple Weekends that start Saturday. Mark March 21-22 […]
Bona women’s hoops dance into WNIT Second Round with 10-point comeback over Drexel

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For the longest time, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team just wasn’t able to get over the hump. Following a rough stretch of […]
Kolkowski is apparent winner over Papasergi in Allegany mayor’s race

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Allegany Village Trustee John J. Kolkowski, a Republican, is the apparent winner in the Allegany mayoral election Wednesday. In unofficial results reported by the Cattaraugus […]
Responding to neighbor’s 911 call, firefighters quickly knock down Third Avenue apartment fire

OLEAN — No injuries were reported when a fire broke out in an apartment at 450 Third Ave. about 12:59 a.m. Thursday. Olean Fire Department Capt. Nathan Veno said two […]
Group shares concerns with county legislators over ICE agreement with Sheriff’s Office

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A group of local residents had questions Wednesday for Cattaraugus County lawmakers over an agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. […]
Catt-Little Valley, Port Allegany’s breakout seasons pay off in Big 30 All-Star selections

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – After breaking through their glass ceilings with two explosive seasons, Cattaraugus Little-Valley and Port Allegany earned their due by leading the field […]
Bonnies to embark on WNIT journey with first-round matchup against Drexel

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — This season has been one for the books for the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team. Just to name a few accolades, it was […]
