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Olean Zoning Board of Appeals denies variances for Dugan Road Solar farm
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Town of Olean Zoning Board of Appeals
Opinion- Enough Corporate Welfare Benson: $480,000 is too much to “retain” one job
Letter to the Editor – Special to the Star, Dennis A. Cornell In February, Rick
Bona men’s basketball rides red-hot offense to lopsided A10 tourney win over La Salle
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — For the first time since its inception, the St.
OPINION: Woj Bombed as GM. Bonas fired Schmidt, then they lied about it.
OLEAN STAR – Eric M. Firkel December 28, 2025 was the last time that
Bona men’s basketball opens A10 conference tourney vs. La Salle
PITTSBURGH, PA — This season has been far from easy for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball
Democrat, Republican congressional candidates meet in bipartisan town hall in Ellicottville
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Two congressional candidates in the 23rd District met
Portville’s DeFazio, Carter earn CCAA Div. III All-Star honors
The Chautauqua Cattaraugus Athletic Association (CCAA) Div. III has announced its boys basketball all-stars for
Suspect in stabbing of troopers in Bolivar held without bail after Preliminary Hearing Wednesday
BOLIVAR — After a preliminary hearing on Wednesday,a Richburg woman charged with seriously injuring two
Governor Hochul visits Seneca Nation to apologize for New York’s role in Thomas Indian School atrocities
By RICK MILLER Olean Star IRVING — Gov. Kathy Hochul came to the Seneca Nation’s Cattaraugus Territory Tuesday
Sister Margaret Carney is St. Bona keynote speaker
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ST. BONAVENTURE — Sister Margaret Carney OSF, St. Bonaventure University president emeritus,
JCC graduates encouraged at 49th commencement Friday
BY RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Jamestown Community College empowers students through mentorship, hands-on projects and
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Gators baseball falls in quarterfinals
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Up against the second seeded JFK Knights, the Allegany-Limestone baseball team fell
“Mentally tough” Salamanca ousts Eden in playoff opener
By J.P. BUTLER jpbutler10@gmail.com NORTH COLLINS — Greg Herrick had only a brief pregame message
Huskies’ season ends in quarterfinals against Maryvale as bats stay cold
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Fighting an uphill battle early, the Olean
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