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Former Cattaraugus county probation director receives maximum sentence under plea deal for possessing child porn
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A former Cattaraugus County Probation Director was
Bona men’s hoops prolong the Schmidt era with second-half comeback over George Mason
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — A team with something to fight for is
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
Kolkowski is apparent winner over Papasergi in Allegany mayor’s race
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Allegany Village Trustee John J. Kolkowski, a Republican, is the
Responding to neighbor’s 911 call, firefighters quickly knock down Third Avenue apartment fire
OLEAN — No injuries were reported when a fire broke out in an apartment at
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
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