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Tuesday HS Wrap: Salamanca boys hoops drop league finale, Salamanca girls hoops steal win at Franklinville
DUNKIRK — In its final CCAA Div. I game of the season, the Salamanca boys

Bona women’s hoops aim to ‘use the scout’ to its benefit ahead of VCU clash
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — In search of a statement win at the

Paving funds moved from South Union to State Street
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Last fall, New York State agreed to mill and pave

County lawmakers glimpse past in restored Civil War flag
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers got a glimpse into the past

Salamanca JV basketball coach Pete Weishan honored at final home game ahead of retirement
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — After spending the last 50 years as a dedicated
Weekend Roundup: Salamanca indoor track and field, girls wrestling wrap up winter seasons
HOUGHTON, NY – Saturday, February 15th marked the start of the February week long break.

Bona women’s hoops fall 55-37, held to season-low in points by staunch Davidson defense
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com DAVIDSON, NC — Suffering the full might of a devastatingly effective

Olean keeps noses in front, survives late Allegany-Limestone surge
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — In a game of cat and mouse, the Olean

Richard “Dick” Opferbeck
July 6, 1927 – May 10, 2025 Richard “Dick” Opferbeck, 97 of Salamanca, NY passed

Mary Lou Smith
December 2, 1933 – May 9, 2025 Mary Lou Smith, 91, of Salamanca, NY, died

Russell “Rusty” V. Cooper
January 16, 1931 – May 9, 2025 Russell “Rusty” V. Cooper, 94, of Salamanca, NY,

Barbara Jean Williams
March 3, 1956 – May 6, 2025 Olean- Barbara Jean Williams “Loving Wife, Mother &

Louis J. Colts, Sr.
September 23, 1958 – May 8, 2025 Bradford- Louis J. Colts, Sr. “Devoted Family Man”

Jane Kathryn Corey
November 5, 1950 – May 9, 2025 Jane Kathryn Corey, 74, formerly from Warren County,
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