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DeFazio shines in return from injury despite loss to Randolph
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – In his first game back from a
LYLE: Steelers show contentedness with complacency in loss to Bengals
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Well, the NFL regular season is officially over and in
Weekend Roundup: Salamanca basketball collects 20-point win over Southwestern
SALAMANCA — For the second time in as many days, the Salamanca boys basketball team
Offense surges, defense falters as Bona women’s hoops fall 83-61 to George Mason
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com FAIRFAX — Despite an increased output on the offensive end, the
Bona women’s hoops aim for ‘uncomfortable effort’ ahead of George Mason clash
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After a fruitless start to Atlantic 10 play, the
Council, Hinton notch career-highs for Bona men’s hoops in 86-66 drubbing of Fordham
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com NEW YORK — Powered by Div. I career-high’s from Melvin Council
Aiello to seek re-election to fourth term as Olean mayor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello will seek a fourth term in 2025.
Bona women’s hoops downed by high-powered Richmond offense
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The Richmond women’s basketball team entered the 2025-26
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
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