Sports
Behind consistent offense, Bona women’s hoops thrash Valparaiso in CSU Invitational finale
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com CLEVELAND, OH — Ahead of its third and final game at
Thousands watch 95th Santa Claus Lane Parade, lighting of Christmas tree
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Thousands of people watched the Santa Claus Lane Parade come
Bona women’s hoops escape with 55-45 victory after late Radford surge
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com CLEVELAND, OH — The biggest thing St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head
Pennsylvania Boy’s Basketball Preview: Culture building a priority as Keystone State hits the hardwood
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – As the baskets descend from the
Egbuniwe the difference as Bona men’s hoops fend off East Carolina in Fort Myers
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com FORT MYERS, FL — Daniel Egbuniwe had been battling knocks and
New York Boys Basketball Mega Preview: Local squads see changes galore ahead of new seasons
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com The 2025-26 boys high school basketball season is mere days from
Town of Olean Planning Board discusses site plan for proposed 5 megawatt solar facility on Dugan Road
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Town of Olean Planning Board on Thursday discussed the
Ischua Creek Water Keeper group seeking answers on fish kill in Franklinville creek a year ago
(EDITOR’S NOTE: The following press release was submitted by the Ischua Valley Water Keepers group,
Master Gardeners offering Tai Chi and Qi Gong sessions at Nannen Arboretum
ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) Cattaraugus Master Gardeners will host “Cultivate the Garden —
St. Bonaventure again listed in Princeton Review of U.S. colleges
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University has once again been named one of the nation’s
Joseph Higgins is recognized for 34 years of service on IDA board of directors
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Longtime Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency board member
Boil water notice issued after water main valve breaks Tuesday morning under Seneca Avenue
EDITOR’S NOTE: The City of Olean lifted its boil water notice Friday afternoon. The Cattaraugus