Business

Poor second quarter hinders Bona women’s hoops in 58-49 loss to George Washington
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — In the game of basketball one mistake can

Cattaraugus County IDA OKs 37M in Alle-Catt tax breaks
The PILOT costs Cattaraugus County, area School Districts 29M By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE

Cattaraugus-Wyoming Head Start programs set to resume Monday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Cattaraugus-Wyoming Project Head Start classes are set to resume on

Salamanca takes league crown with dramatic 55-52 comeback win over Allegany-Limestone
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — Trailing for the grand majority of three quarters only

Friday Roundup: Olean boys win third straight; Panthers, Lady Owls suffer different fates in OT
BOYS BASKETBALL Olean 61, Southwestern 49 OLEAN, NY — Joe Mest’s excellent night shooting the

‘That green is just kryptonite to us:’ Lady Green Wave spoil O-E’s Senior Night, complete season sweep
DUKE CENTER, PA – In a night that should have been a cause for celebration,

Bona women’s hoops aim to find groove early, not react against George Washington
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After showing flashes of what its true capability

Olean offense sputters in 3-0 non-league loss to Depew
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — It was a tough day at the plate for

Mistakes pile up as Bradford narrowly falls to Portville
By HUNTER O. LYE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Despite a massive fourth frame, the Bradford

First day of trout fishing is a dwindling tradition
By RICK MILLER Olean Star For decades, Joe Augustyn of Olean has been among the Cattaraugus County

Pollock: St. Bonaventure basketball coach Mark Schmidt faces third roster rebuild in as many seasons
A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun Whenever he’s made the statement,

Simmons, Friar and Marasco lead the Bradford Owls over St. Marys
ST. MARYS, PA – Heading into their second meet of the season, the Bradford boys’

Robin Lyn Tolsma
September 17, 1965 – March 31, 2025 Salamanca, NY Robin Lyn Tolsma, 59, passed away

Rita Ann Deckman Palmer
September 4, 1944 – March 29, 2025 Rita Ann Deckman Palmer, loving wife, mother and
Cedarwood Financial Partners
516 Main St Olean, NY 14760
716-376-0014
We were born out of a humble desire to serve those that want help with their finances and more.
We were inspired by the protective quality of cedar—it’s what our families used to store their treasures across the ages. It’s sturdy, protective, and it does it all with grace.








