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(NYS Department of Health) The incidence of colorectal cancer in Cattaraugus County residents is 39.1 per 100,000. The ioncidence of colorectal cancer among residents under age 50 is on the rise.

Colorectal cancer rates increasing among younger people in county

March 5, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Bona women’s lacrosse takes care of business at Furman

March 5, 2026

GREENVILLE, SC — On the road, the St. Bonaventure women’s lacrosse team handled Furman, grabbing

Bona men’s hoops claw back, fall in overtime at George Washington

March 4, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — Late-game execution has not been the forte of

(City of Olean YouTube) Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne explains Tuesday that budget revisions have cut the proposed tax rate hike from 18.69% to 10.82%. Others from left are Council President Vernon Robinson Jr. and David Anastasia. The budget review continues Thursday.

Mayor, aldermen happy with revised Olean tax hike; continue budget review

March 4, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Tuesday’s review of the proposed $23.2 million City of Olean

Bona men’s hoops travel to George Washington for penultimate regular season game

March 3, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Statistically speaking, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-Pendleton (right), and Aaron Gies, an Olean Democrat seeking the 23rd District seat, differ in their reaction to President Trump's air war with Iran.

Langworthy, Gies offer differing opinions on widening war with Iran

March 3, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star President Trump reported to the nation early Saturday that the

Late-game struggles condemn Bona men’s hoops vs. St. Joe’s yet again

February 19, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The first time the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Gators earn first playoff win in over three years; Salamanca takes to the Sectional Championship

February 19, 2026

PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Seeing the Falcons for the third time this season, the Port

Michael Sheeler drives to the rim with Cam Co's Nick Goss in tow. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Terrors battle inconsistency, inexperience as they bow out of D9 playoffs

February 18, 2026

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com EMPORIUM, PA – When it comes to high-pressure, do-or-die situations,

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Olean Common Council President Vernon Robinson Jr., I-Ward 6, and Finance Committee Chairwoman Sonya McCall, D-Ward 4, at a recent meeting. The 2026-27 city budget was three days late, but was not addressed Tuesday because it was not on the agenda.

Sherburne expected to submit proposed 2026-27 budget on Thursday, four days after it was due

February 18, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Each Feb. 15, the Olean mayor presents a proposed 2026-27

(Olean City Schools) Olean High School .

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Allegany-Limestone records league win at Southwestern in regular season finale; Olean girls victorious at season’s end

February 17, 2026

JAMESTOWN, NY — Behind a stellar 37-point, nine-rebound performance from Ryan Callen, the Allegany-Limestone boys

Bona men’s hoops seeking redemption against Saint Joseph’s

February 17, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — There is a dichotomy within the St. Bonaventure

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