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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

St. Bonaventure jumps to No. 19 in U.S. News ‘Best Colleges’ rankings
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University jumped six spots to No. 19 among Regional Universities

Warming House to benefit from Bills’ 50/50 raffle this Sunday; entry available online
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University’s Warming House is one of 20 organizations in Western

Higgins recognized by county lawmakers for contributions to IDA board, Allegheny River Trail
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Joseph E. Higgins of Allegany was recognized

New York high school baseball teams set to start 2026 campaigns
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com The sheets of snow that have long blanketed the ballparks of

HS BASEBALL PREVIEW: Next-Man-Up needed in Pennsylvania
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com As teams warm up their bats and break in the

Bona women’s hoops look to keep its postseason alive at Middle Tennessee State
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — On March 19, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team

Gaynor’s Irish Pub ribbon-cutting transitions from Talty’s with a nod to Irish immigrant
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean has a new Irish pub! Talty’s Irish Pub, 535

Big 30 set to induct three into Basketball Hall of Fame at Senior Classic
PORTVILLE — The Big 30 is set to induct three new members into its basketball hall

Area maple producers participating in NY Maple Weekends March 21-22 and 28-29
By RICK MILLER Olean Star A number of maple producers in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties
