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Sister Margaret Carney is St. Bona keynote speaker
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ST. BONAVENTURE — Sister Margaret Carney OSF, St. Bonaventure University president emeritus,
JCC graduates encouraged at 49th commencement Friday
BY RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Jamestown Community College empowers students through mentorship, hands-on projects and
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Gators baseball falls in quarterfinals
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Up against the second seeded JFK Knights, the Allegany-Limestone baseball team fell
“Mentally tough” Salamanca ousts Eden in playoff opener
By J.P. BUTLER jpbutler10@gmail.com NORTH COLLINS — Greg Herrick had only a brief pregame message
Huskies’ season ends in quarterfinals against Maryvale as bats stay cold
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Fighting an uphill battle early, the Olean
Lady Terrors blanked in District 9 Semis, fall to defending champs DCC
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUBOIS, PA – After completing a phenomenal regular season and
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Portville, Salamanca softball round out seasons with losses in Section 6 Quarterfinals
CHAUTAUQUA LAKE — The season has reached an end for the No. 7 seed Portville
Cattaraugus Sheriff’s deputies save lives with EpiPen program
On July 26th, Stanley Cizdziel was cutting trees with a friend when they encountered a
Sportsmen’s Rendezvous boosts trapping, hunting and camaraderie
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — For those who think fur trapping is
Groundbreaking held for $2 million make-over of Olean’s Marcus Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Groundbreaking was held at Marcus Park Thursday for
Cattaraugus County man stricken with Legionaire’s disease is hospitalized
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A Cattaraugus County man stricken with Legionnaire’s Disease
A decade of dominance: Randy’s claims women’s City Cup title for 10th consecutive year
Parkwood cruises past BTB 17-7, secures men’s City Cup title By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN
Kathleen M. “Kate” Hughey
December 2, 1962 – August 6, 2025 Ellicottville – Kathleen M. “Kate” Hughey, 62, of
Yvonne E. Benson
November 11, 1966 – August 6, 2025 Cattaraugus – Yvonne E. Benson, 58, of Cattaraugus,
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.