Sports
Opioid mortality rate continues to drop in county in 2025
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County’s opioid mortality rate has continued to drop in
Bona women’s basketball handles adversity in big win over rival Niagara
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com NIAGARA — Ahead of his team’s first road game of the
Another stage, another sweep: Olean dispatches Roy-Hart in Crossover Championship, punch ticket to state tournament
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Walking off the court after collecting a
Still a ‘work in progress,’ Bona men’s hoops look to continue to grow against Canisius
By SPENCER BATES batesopleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The overall record in the last eight matchups
After carving biggest pumpkins on both coasts, Jones carves one last giant at Worth W. Smith’s
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — After carving the two largest pumpkins in the
Former county probation director pleads guilty to possessing child pornography
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Former Cattaraugus County Probation director Michael R.
Salamanca blanks CSP 4-0 behind ‘mentally tough’ defensive performance
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The Salamanca baseball team has maintained its perfect record
Warters fans 13 as Portville tallies first win of the season
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – Overcoming early struggles, the Portville softball team
Thursday Roundup: Gators softball, Bradford tennis pick up wins; Salamanca lax drops to 0-2
ALLEGANY, NY – Consistent work in the batters’ box pushed Allegany-Limestone over Randolph, 9-2, as
Olean offense sputters in 3-0 non-league loss to Depew
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — It was a tough day at the plate for
Mistakes pile up as Bradford narrowly falls to Portville
By HUNTER O. LYE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Despite a massive fourth frame, the Bradford
Pollock: St. Bonaventure basketball coach Mark Schmidt faces third roster rebuild in as many seasons
A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun Whenever he’s made the statement,