Business

Group shares concerns with county legislators over ICE agreement with Sheriff’s Office
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A group of local residents had questions

Catt-Little Valley, Port Allegany’s breakout seasons pay off in Big 30 All-Star selections
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – After breaking through their glass ceilings with

Bonnies to embark on WNIT journey with first-round matchup against Drexel
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — This season has been one for the books

Olean Common Council turns down mayor’s request for auditing consultant; OKs search for auditor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council dealt a blow to Mayor Amy

St. Bonaventure Athletic Director explains roll-out of Mark Schmidt retirement announcement
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure Athletic Director Bob Beretta released an

Lady Gators lead the pack for annual Big 30 Senior Classic
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, PA – In the tenth rendition of the Big

Olean Common Council being asked to hire auditing firm to act as city auditor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council will meet in special session Tuesday

Norman H. Lacy
March 16, 1940 – March 14, 2026 The world lost a great man on Saturday,

Michele J. Benham
March 14, 1960 – March 12, 2026 Cuba-Michele J. Benham “Loving Wife, Mother, Sister &

JoAnn F. Lewis
October 5, 1940 – March 14, 2026 Olean — JoAnn F. Lewis, “Loving Mother and

Gaynor’s Irish Pub ribbon-cutting transitions from Talty’s with a nod to Irish immigrant
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean has a new Irish pub! Talty’s Irish Pub, 535

Big 30 set to induct three into Basketball Hall of Fame at Senior Classic
PORTVILLE — The Big 30 is set to induct three new members into its basketball hall

Area maple producers participating in NY Maple Weekends March 21-22 and 28-29
By RICK MILLER Olean Star A number of maple producers in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties

Bona women’s hoops dance into WNIT Second Round with 10-point comeback over Drexel
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — For the longest time, the St. Bonaventure women’s
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.








