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FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Portville overwhelmed by Golden Falcons; Bradford blanked by 86
FALCONER, NY– In a back-and-forth battle of unleashed offenses, the Portville football team was unable
Huskies secure Section VI playoff berth behind third consecutive win
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – When everything goes right, you tend to
SBU’s Kearns Global Business Forum to focus on the challenging job market
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University alumnus and global businessman Dick Kearns, ’72, returns to
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Port Allegany, Bradford volleyball dominate; Salamanca soccer collapses late
SHINGLEHOUSE, PA – Adding another sweep to their record, the Port Allegany volleyball team earned
Smethport avoids sweep, tags one on Lady Terrors during O-E Senior Night
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – In a season focused on steady
New Welcome to Olean signs expected to be built soon
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — New entrance signs to the City of Olean
County legislators approve changes to retirees health insurance for ‘as good or better’ coverage
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers voted Wednesday to switch
Behind ‘no-brainer’ decision to stay, Gabby Robinson is taking up the reins for the Bonnies
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — When a collegiate basketball program loses nearly its
Olean Food Pantry responds to SNAP cuts and surging demand
OLEAN — Cuts to SNAP benefits have caused an unprecedented increase in Olean Food Pantry
Dorothy J. Higby
May 7, 1930 – November 8, 2025 Dorothy J. Higby, Loving Mother, Kind Soul Olean-
Erik W. Hagen
February 15, 1986 – November 10, 2025 Erik W. Hagen of Barry Street, passed away
Bona women’s basketball moves to 3-0 with comeback win over Binghamton
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BINGHAMTON — For the first time in 13 years, the St.
About 150 attend Olean Veterans Day services in Lincoln Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Nearly 150 attended Olean Veterans Day services Tuesday
Bona men’s hoops seeking Franciscan Cup three-peat over experienced Siena
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — In this modern era of college basketball, retaining
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.