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Franciscan friars gather to mark 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi
ST. BONAVENTURE — More than 70 Franciscan friars from the three branches of the First
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Three-run burst, solid pitching see Oilers defeat Tarp Skunks
JAMESTOWN, NY — With a 4-2 win on the road, the Olean Oilers knocked the
St. Bonaventure men’s basketball unveil A10 pairings for 2026-27 campaign
ST. BONAVENTURE — The Atlantic 10 and St. Bonaventure have officially announced the pairings for
Bradley, Crouse earn Salamanca’s Athlete of the Year awards
SALAMANCA — At Salamanca High School’s 2026 Moving Up Day, Payton Bradley and Makenzie Crouse
Borrello calls 2026 state legislative session one of the least productive in years
By RICK MILLER Olean Star State Sen. George Borrello said last week that the 2026
County primary voter turnout low in 23rd District Congressional District race between Gies, Stocker
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Early voting in Cattaraugus County that started on Saturday is
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Allegany-Limestone’s late burst not enough; Bradford bested on Homecoming Night
FREDONIA, NY – Despite a 22-point fourth quarter, the Allegany-Limestone football team’s comeback efforts fell
Mental miscues pile up in Portville’s first loss of the season
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CUBA, NY – Just inside the final three minutes, the
OBDC announces eight businesses selected for 2026 Laine Business Accelerator
OLEAN — The Olean Business Development Corporation (OBDC) has announced the selection of eight businesses
East State Street closed between Fulton and Clinton streets due to water line leak; detour in place
Be prepared for a detour along East State Street today (Friday). Beginning at 6 a.m.,
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Portville volleyball sweeps another; Salamanca soccer escapes double OT with a win
PORTVILLE, NY – Facing their sixth league opponent of the season, the Portville volleyball team
Second half shutout keeps Gators’ flawless streak alive
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – For 75 minutes, the Allegany-Limestone girl’s soccer