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Bradford's Brayden Frair and cross country head coach Tom Tessena pose at the Pennsylvania Cross Country Championship Meet. At the meet, Frair finished in 16th. | Photo provided

Bradford’s Frair weathers illness, places at state championships

November 4, 2024

HERSHEY, PA – Persevering through illness, Brayden Frair still made his coaches and teammates at

Buffalo Bills’ General Manager Brandon Beane hugs Bills kicker Tyler Bass in the lockerroom after the victory on Sunday against Miami. After missing an extra point, the was how Lucas Havrisik was on the practice squad. After the game, Chuck Pollock points out, Bass is 18-of-21 on field goals this season. Bill Wippert photo/Buffalo Bills

Bass vindicated by franchise-record 61-yard game-winner as Buffalo Bills beat Miami, 30-27

November 4, 2024

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star November 4, 2024 Talk about

(Cutline: Josh Allen being protected by Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown, is 12-2 versus Miami, with 37 touchdown passes in 14 games and five rushing touchdowns. Rick Scuteri photo)

Pollock: The Buffalo Bills don’t own the Miami Dolphins, but they have an option to buy

November 3, 2024

A column and game prediction by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist Mike McDaniel knows the

PORTV 24.jpg Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Mehki Muhyee dives for a reception during the Panthers’ 28-6 win over Fredonia.

Portville football upsets top seeded Newfane; Lady Panthers volleyball reaches finals once again

November 1, 2024

NEWFANE, NY – Opening their postseason with a matchup against top-seeded Newfane, the Portville football

Salamanca's Xavier Peters takes the ball down the sideline during the Warriors' 49-12 win over Cleveland Hills. Peters ended with 149 rushing yards and a touchdown in the win. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Warriors rout Cleveland Hills as they eye repeat Section VI title

November 1, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – A win is a win. But a

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The Wellsville 11 seniors finish incredible season after Hornell gets last-minute goal

November 1, 2024

October 31, 2024 Hornell coach Jim Tobin on Gavin Haggerty: “Their keeper … I knew

Bona men’s basketball rides red-hot offense to lopsided A10 tourney win over La Salle

March 11, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — For the first time since its inception, the St.

(Photo: Adrian Wojnarowski, center, talks alongside head coach Mark Schmidt and Director of Athletics Bob Beretta in 2024. Photo by Danny Bush for St. Bonaventure)

OPINION: Woj Bombed as GM. Bonas fired Schmidt, then they lied about it.

March 11, 2026

OLEAN STAR – Eric M. Firkel December 28, 2025 was the last time that

Bona men’s basketball opens A10 conference tourney vs. La Salle

March 10, 2026

PITTSBURGH, PA — This season has been far from easy for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Democrat Aaron Gies of Olean (left) and Republican Jim King of Owego participated in a bipartisan town hall Monday night in Ellicottville. Gies is seeking the Democratic nod for the 23rd Congressional seat held by Rep. Nick Langworthy and King is trying to get on the primary ballot with the Republican congressman.

Democrat, Republican congressional candidates meet in bipartisan town hall in Ellicottville

March 10, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Two congressional candidates in the 23rd District met

Portville’s DeFazio, Carter earn CCAA Div. III All-Star honors

March 9, 2026

The Chautauqua Cattaraugus Athletic Association (CCAA) Div. III has announced its boys basketball all-stars for

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Clifford Karm (left) and his grandfather, Tim Resch, look on as Mike Peterson and Kendal Karn (left) keep an eye on the maple syrup evaporator at the CTK Farms facility on New Mexico Road, Cuba, on Sunday. Clifford started the business with 150 sap buckets and a dream six years ago.

Cuba maple producers CTK Farms began with 150 sap buckets and a 15-year-old’s dream

March 9, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star CUBA — It’s hard to believe, but CTK Farms maple

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Bradford’s Frair weathers illness, places at state championships

Bass vindicated by franchise-record 61-yard game-winner as Buffalo Bills beat Miami, 30-27

Pollock: The Buffalo Bills don’t own the Miami Dolphins, but they have an option to buy

Portville football upsets top seeded Newfane; Lady Panthers volleyball reaches finals once again

Warriors rout Cleveland Hills as they eye repeat Section VI title

The Wellsville 11 seniors finish incredible season after Hornell gets last-minute goal

Bona men’s basketball rides red-hot offense to lopsided A10 tourney win over La Salle

OPINION: Woj Bombed as GM. Bonas fired Schmidt, then they lied about it.

Bona men’s basketball opens A10 conference tourney vs. La Salle

Democrat, Republican congressional candidates meet in bipartisan town hall in Ellicottville

Portville’s DeFazio, Carter earn CCAA Div. III All-Star honors

Cuba maple producers CTK Farms began with 150 sap buckets and a 15-year-old’s dream

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