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Bona men’s hoops eyeing regular season sweep of Duquesne
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team was without

Cattaraugus County Court judge, county clerk on ballot this year
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — With two major countywide offices on the

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca hands Southwestern first league loss; Bradford boys’ season comes to a close with narrow loss at Warren
JAMESTOWN, NY — After trading punches through all four quarters, the Salamanca girls basketball team

Funk cracks 1,000 as Port Allegany downs Terrors, earn spot in NTL Finals
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – The good times just keep on

Cattaraugus County DMV offices to close Friday through Tuesday for upgrades
Cattaraugus County Department of Motor Vehicles offices will be closed for large-scale upgrades Friday through

County legislators hold one of the quickest meetings on record
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers held what may have
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors reach NTL Finals; Pitt-Bradford secure home playoff game with redemption win
DUKE CENTER, PA – Lifted by a 29-point second quarter, the Otto-Eldred girl’s basketball team

Sherburne says budget transparency essential to overcome challenges
In a letter to Olean aldermen and city residents Mayor Amy B. Sherburne emphasized transparency

Former Salamanca Mayor Mike ‘Smitty’ Smith plans to seek office as an independent
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Former mayor Michael R. “Smitty” Smith announced on

Eva Blanche Mighells
January 3, 1930 – February 21, 2026 Eva Blanche Mighells, 96, of Bellefonte, PA, formerly

McCall stresses need to balance tax hike with desire to provide services
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Common Council Finance Committee Chairwoman Sonya McCall, D-Ward 4, said
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Gators advance to Section VI quarterfinals; Pitt-Bradford women earn first win in season finale
ALLEGANY, NY – Having ten Gators make their way into the scoring column, the Allegany-Limestone

Herbert H. Simmons
March 6, 1944 – February 19, 2026 Gowanda, NY – Herbert H. Simmons ,81, of

Steven Lee Criss
Limestone- Steven Lee Criss “Loving Father & Grandfather” Steven L. Criss of North Main Street
Cedarwood Financial Partners
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