Business

Bona men’s hoops claw back, fall in overtime at George Washington
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — Late-game execution has not been the forte of

Mayor, aldermen happy with revised Olean tax hike; continue budget review
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Tuesday’s review of the proposed $23.2 million City of Olean

Bona men’s hoops travel to George Washington for penultimate regular season game
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Statistically speaking, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team

Langworthy, Gies offer differing opinions on widening war with Iran
By RICK MILLER Olean Star President Trump reported to the nation early Saturday that the

Trust, belief key for Bona women’s hoops ahead of A10 tourney clash with Loyola Chicago
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — At this point in the year, with the

Pollock Column: Times Herald goes from seven, to six, to five to three days a week
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun & Olean Star Senior Sports Columnist The most significant day

Allegany mayoral contest is highlight of village elections March 18
By RICK MILLER Olean Star A mayoral contest in Allegany is the highlight of village

Allegany mayoral race is only contest in village elections Wednesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Allegany is the only village in Cattaraugus County with a

St. Bonaventure women’s basketball set to host Drexel in WNIT First Round
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The 2026 WNIT bracket has officially been announced

Siena/SBU survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness; 25% will bet on games
Nearly half of Americans (49%) say they plan to watch college basketball games during March

Lori Johnson
May 22, 1964 – March 9, 2026 Lori Johnson, 61, of Salamanca, NY died Monday,

Joan Budzinski
Joan Budzinski, 93, of Kill Buck, NY, passed away March 9, 2026. She was surrounded


John S. “Jay” Shaw
March 10, 1951 – March 8, 2026 John S. “Jay” Shaw of North Main Street
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.








