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Second half struggles doom Panthers at Houghton
Houghton, N.Y. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford women’s basketball team was back on
Panthers hold off late Fredoia rally, start season 5-0
Fredonia, N.Y. — The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford won their 5th consecutive game to
Finance Committee OKs 2025 county budget, hearing Tuesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Legislature’s Finance Committee unanimously
New York girls’ basketball squads plan for ups and downs as season nears
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Teams come in all shapes and sizes. While some are
Bonnies tally fifth straight win
ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. – Senior Chance Moore recorded a double-double and the St. Bonaventure men’s
Family, friends attend dedication of City Hall bench for Chief Luty
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Nearly 50 family members and friends of the late Olean Police
Panthers earn fourth straight win with 47-point blowout over Alfred
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – As the season rolls on, the University

Bona looks to take advantage of struggling La Salle on the road
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PHILADELPHIA, PA — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team, in search

Lady Terrors move on to Class A semifinals with 55-point win over NoPo
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – In their inaugural game of the

Bona men’s hoops, back after week off, look to avenge loss to Duquesne
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — With four games left in the regular season

Dana Witherell Obituary
1949 – 2025 Dana Lee Witherell, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather Olean- Dana Lee Witherell
Ronald Lee Hamilton Obituary
Ronald Lee Hamilton, 59, of Brooksville, Florida, passed away on January 8, 2025. Born in

Corrections officers strike enters fifth day Friday; HALT end sought
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — The smell of wood burning floated from the correctional officers’

Native American ‘shooters’ compete in Seneca snowsnake tournament
By RICK MILLER Olean Star JIMERSONTOWN — Dozens of “shooters” participated Saturday in the first of the
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