Sports

Bona men’s hoops fall to Richmond in high-scoring affair
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — There was no lack of offense in the

Bona women’s hoops suffer regular season sweep to ‘confident, energized’ Loyola Chicago
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure and Loyola Chicago women’s basketball

Olean boys hoops stave off challenge from Albion for Class A2 playoff win
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The No. 7 seed Olean boys basketball team was

Salamanca opens Section VI playoff campaign with rout of Medina
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Beginning their Section VI Class B title

Mayor not surprised at reaction to proposed 18.6% tax rate hike; new state aid to reduce it
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne wasn’t surprised at the negative
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators top Cleveland Hill in first round of Section 6 playoffs; Olean girls secure lopsided home playoff win over Maryvale
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Heading into hostile territory for their first glimpse of postseason action, the

Borrello challenger, Democrat Victoria Guite, to Hold Olean Town Hall tonight
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Democratic State Senate candidate Victoria Guite of Alabama, N.Y. in

Ruling expected next month in lawsuit by former district attorney Lori Rieman over health insurance
By RICK MILLER Olean Star BUFFALO — Final presentations were made in state Supreme Court

Next man, coach up for Pennsylvania football
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com When head coach Ryan Yingling strolled onto Smethport’s practice field

Olean Common Council votes to prohibit homeless sleeping, encampments on public property
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 4-2 Tuesday to prohibit camping

In final season, Tessena, Bradford cross county looks to return to center stage
By HUNTER O. LYLE BRADFORD, PA – After nearly five decades at the helm of

Ischua Creek water quality has improved since fish die-off a year ago tied to Great Lakes Cheese
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — It was one year ago that the state
