Sports
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.
With big shoes to fill, Pitt-Bradford reloads with mix of new and old faces
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Eight months ago, the University of Pittsburgh
Portville girls volleyball claims fifth consecutive Section 6 title with sweep of Eden
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com JAMESTOWN — It is not often a team completes a sweep
Bona women’s basketball stressing ball movement, early engagement ahead of Niagara clash
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team got its
Tentative $296.7 million county budget includes job cuts
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A tentative 2026 Cattaraugus County budget of
Friday Roundup: Olean, Salamanca boys extend win streaks; Lady Terrors blow out Galeton
DUNKIRK, NY – Battling tooth-and-nail for four full quarters, the Olean boys’ basketball team picked
Bona women’s hoops aim to do away with bad habits, continue growth at Fordham
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com NEW YORK — For the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team, a
Salamanca girls hoops stave off late Allegany-Limestone comeback attempt in 46-35 win
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — After nearly falling victim to a full-fledged comeback attempt,
Thursday Roundup: Resilient Lady Panthers buck losing streak; Olean girls roll past Dunkirk to secure consecutive wins
PORTVILLE, NY – After trailing for the entirety of the game, a big fourth quarter
Terrors stay undefeated with season sweep of Red Raiders
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com EMPORIUM, PA – Despite being held to their lowest score
Bona men’s hoops to put premium on defense, competitive spirit at VCU
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has had