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(PHOTO Chuck Pollock explains, “Schmidt is in Rebuild No. 3 and here’s a bit of advice, if you’re going to the Cal-St. Northridge game, grab a program … the Bonnies have 10 new faces including three fr

‘YES’ It’s here: St. Bonaventure’s basketball season is upon us

November 1, 2024

A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star Talk about sneaking

Stories and photo galleries by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com

Chris Brooks: Great seasons for Fillmore boys, girls soccer, GV/B girls; volleyball sectionals

October 31, 2024

Stories and photo galleries by CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com DANSVILLE — The top-seeded Lady

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Portville’s Laney Vincent returns a ball over the net during the Lady Panthers’ sweep of Randolph in the Section VI Class C quarterfinals.

Lady Panthers defeat Randolph in quarterfinals, chase fifth state championship

October 31, 2024

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE – On the course for their fifth consecutive New

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Pollock: The Buffalo Bills played past their mistakes in impressive win at Seattle

October 29, 2024

October 29, 2024 A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun and Olean

Photo: Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith said it felt like a road game at times. Josh Allen said, “Crowds can be such a big part of it. I do want to shout-out to the Bills Mafia. That was a crazy scene walking off the field to the thousands of fans still here.” Photo by Mike Fiechtner/Buffalo Bills

Pollock: Despite the dominance by the Buffalo Bills in Seattle, McDermott says there’s plenty to clean up

October 28, 2024

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star You knew he was going

Salamanca, NY – Varsity Swimming Recap Coach Laurie Lafferty-John

October 28, 2024

The Swimmin’ women of Salamanca took a 2nd place overall at the CCAA Division 2

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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