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WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville’s win streak, season comes to a close in Section VI Semis
WILSON, NY – Fighting until the very last minute, the Portville girl’s soccer team saw

Council fails to override mayor’s veto over removing decorative lights on North Union Street
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council failed Tuesday to override

Allegany-Limestone tops Randolph in Class C Playoffs, books spot in Final
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — All the way back on Aug. 30, the Allegany-Limestone

Allegany-Limestone routs Fredonia 5-1 in Class B Semifinal
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — Over the course of its 2025 regular season, the

Bona women’s basketball set for final scrimmage against Daemen University
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The 2025-26 season for the St. Bonaventure women’s
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Gators volleyball, Portville boy’s soccer eliminated; Salamanca, A-L sweep at home
PORT ALLEGANY, PA – After breaking through to the District 9 Class A semifinals, the

Bradford dispatched by DuBois in D9 Championship in back-to-back years
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BROCKWAY, PA – Once again meeting their Class 3A rivals

In ‘State of the City,’ Sherburne paints picture of what she sees for Olean’s future
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — In her first State of the City Address

The Rest of the Jeff Andreano Story: Just Drop the Charges
Olean Star – Eric M. Firkel Opinion UPDATED 1/4/2026 On December 12, Jeff Andreano was

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators, Huskies, Lady Warriors start 2026 with wins; Otto-Eldred boys lose D9 title rematch
KANE, PA – Opening the new year with a dominant performance on the road, the

Defense, experience come into focus with Bona women’s hoops set to host Richmond
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley

Ashley Smith is sworn in as Cattaraugus County district attorney
LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County has a new district attorney — Ashley Smith, who served

Olean firefighters respond to two fire reports on New Year’s Day including Paul Brown Motors
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — No injuries were reported on civilians or Thursday

Late-game execution hinders Bona men’s hoops as it drops A10 opener to VCU
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — With just over eight minutes to play, the
Cedarwood Financial Partners
516 Main St Olean, NY 14760
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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.
