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Bona women’s hoops look to build on recent success at Richmond
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Between the start of the 2025-26 season and
One day of warm weather won’t thaw maple trees and get sap running
By RICK MILLER Olean Star PORTVILLE — Maple producers across Cattaraugus County and Western New
Gofundme page is started to identify Olean’s John Doe
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Almost three years after an unidentified man died in Olean,
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Owls score by committee in win over Smethport; Portville’s Haynes, Rhinehart combine for 16 points in senior night loss
SMETHPORT, PA – Seeing 11 Owls make their way into the scoring column, the Bradford
Second half burst propels Salamanca to victory over Olean
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — It was a tale of two halves for
Lady Terrors end season as NTL champions with 42-point win over Coudy
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – After two years away from the
Sempolinski to host town hall meeting in Salamanca Feb. 17
SALAMANCA – Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski will hold his first town hall meeting of 2026 at
Warriors roll over Medina, return to Sectional title match
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – The Salamanca football team is good. Really
J.C. Seneca to be sworn as new Seneca Nation president Tuesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star When J.C. Seneca takes the oath of office as Seneca Nation president
Bridget Marshall confirmed Olean City Attorney by Common Council
By RICK MILLER Olan Star OLEAN — Olean aldermen unanimously confirmed a Randolph attorney, Bridget Marshall, to
Portville remains unmatched
Lady Panthers sweep Falconer for 11th consecutive Sectional title By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com JAMESTOWN,
Cattaraugus County releases largest budget in history; tax rates down in 23 of 34 municipalities; 14 jobs cut
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers received a $239.7 million
With season behind them, teams reflect on making waves in girls soccer
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Over the past two months, three girls soccer teams have
Butler easily wins county sheriff’s race over Whitmore
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Acting Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler was elected to
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.