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St. Bonaventure men’s basketball unveil A10 pairings for 2026-27 campaignST. BONAVENTURE — The Atlantic 10 and St. Bonav...
06/17/2026

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 the upcoming 2026-27 season.

While no dates are set as of now, the Bonnies and first-year head coach Mike MacDonald now know who they will face and where.

Bona will face Duquesne, Richmond, George Mason, Fordham and VCU both at home and away next season.

Opponents the Bonnies will only face in the Reilly Center next season include Dayton, Saint Joseph’s, George Washington and La Salle.

Meanwhile, Saint Louis, Loyola Chicago, Davidson and Rhode Island will be road games.

The full Atlantic 10 schedule will be announced at a later date...more in the comments.

Bradley, Crouse earn Salamanca’s Athlete of the Year awardsSALAMANCA — At Salamanca High School’s 2026 Moving Up Day, Pa...
06/17/2026

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 were named the Athletes of the Year.

Bradley, earning the Lou Foy Male Athlete of the Year Award, was a three-sport athlete during his senior year at Salamanca, participating in football, basketball and baseball.

In football, he was a first-team Big 30 All-Star, first-team league all-star and was nominated by the Big 30 football committee for player of the year. On the hardwood, Bradley was a CCAA first-team All-Star and a Big 30 second-team All-Star, averaging a double-double for the entire season — the only player in the last decade of Salamanca basketball to do so. On the diamond, he led the baseball team with a .491 average and was recognized as the best defensive player in our league.

Crouse was awarded the Anita Oyler Female Athlete of the Year. A three-sport athlete, she participated in basketball, softball and volleyball during her senior year.

On the court, she averaged 8.0 points, 1.8 assists, 8.1 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 2.0 steals per game. For her efforts, she reeled in a plethora of awards, including second-team CCAA Div. I All-Star, NYSPHSAA Winter Scholar Athlete, Big 30 Weekly Standout, Roger Weiss Showcase Sportsmanship Award, Big 30 Senior Classic All-Star, All-WNY Scholar Athlete Honorable Mention

As team captain, she led the Warriors to a sectional title last season, earning her 700th career rebound in the postseason.

She was a three-year member of the volleyball and softball team and was praised highly by her coaches who reflected on her strong leadership qualities.... more in the comments.

County primary voter turnout low in 23rd District Congressional District race between Gies, StockerBy RICK MILLEROlean S...
06/17/2026

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 going slow.

As of mid-day Tuesday, 114 people had voted, according to the Board of Elections.

Early voting locations are at the Board of Elections offices in Little Valley and the Cutco Building at Jamestown Community College in Olean. Early voting is open:

Wednesday, June 17 — Noon-8 p.m.
Thursday, June 18 — 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday, June 19 — 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, June 20 — 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday, June 21 — 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
The premeiere local contest is the Democratic primary between Aaron Gies, a St. Bonaventure university theology professor on leave for the campaign, and Tonawanda attorney Kevin Stocker.

In the other Democratic primary, State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli is being challenged by Drew Warshaw, an affordable housing nonprofit leader, and Raj Goyle, a former Kansas state legislator....more in the comments.

Borrello calls 2026 state legislative session one of the least productive in yearsBy RICK MILLEROlean StarState Sen. Geo...
06/17/2026

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 legislative session was one of the least productive in years.

“Each year it gets worse,” the Sunset Bay Republican stated.

The $277 billion budget was approved two months later and includes new taxes on corporations and energy, Borrello told the Olean Star.

Borrello was most upset over the state’s failure to negotiate a gaming compact with the Seneca Nation. It impacts not only the Senecas, but Western New York municipalities — including Cattaraugus County and the City of Salamanca.

The county and city rely on their share of the revenue the Senecas give to New York state to make up for the loss of property taxes on homes sold to tax-exempt Senecas.

Another bill would eliminate the independent Redistricting Commission and allow the state legislature to draw congressional district lines. The bill needs to be approved again next year to get on the November 2027 ballot and take effect for the 2028 congressional elections...more in the comments.

Blakeman, GOP candidate for governor, promises to cut utility costs in half for New YorkersBy RICK MILLEROlean StarOLEAN...
06/17/2026

Blakeman, GOP candidate for governor, promises to cut utility costs in half for New Yorkers

By RICK MILLER

Olean Star

OLEAN — Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman said in Olean Friday that New York’s utility rates are too high and if elected he would cut them by 50%.

Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, met with local businessmen and elected officials at the Bartlett Country Club before a press conference at the gazebo in Lincoln Park with other GOP elected officials and candidates.

Blakeman, who is challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul in the November election, focused on lifting New York’s fracking ban to bring down energy prices for New Yorkers.

He criticized the state’s approach to green energy and said increased energy production and economic development in neighboring Pennsylvania is an indication of what can happen in New York.

New York’s utility costs are 70% higher than the national average, Blakeman told reporters and supporters who gathered for the press conference at Lincoln Park. Taxes, excessive delivery fees and the green energy scam are to blame, he said. The answer is to “drill, baby, drill.”

Blakeman said the Southern Tier has “one of the largest national gas reserves in the world. “The way to create economic development is through cheap energy, and we have that great resource here in New York state.” ... more in the comments.

Seventy attend Sunday’s ‘No Kings’ protest at Olean’s Lincoln ParkBy RICK MILLEROlean StarAbout 70 people attended a No ...
06/17/2026

Seventy attend Sunday’s ‘No Kings’ protest at Olean’s Lincoln Park

By RICK MILLER

Olean Star

About 70 people attended a No Kings protest along East State Street at Olean’s Lincoln Park Sunday afternoon.

Organized by the local group Voices of the People Movement, the demonstration was designed to coincide with President Trump’s birthday and a protest to the UFC fighting event he hosted outside the White House.

One of the organizers, Jessica Davis, said despite mostly sunny skies, the threat of heavy rains Sunday afternoon seemed to have kept people away. For more than a year, hundreds of protesters have attended demonstrations at the park opposing Trump and his policies.

“They can pay $60 million for the UFC fights at the White House, but we can’t have health care here in the 23rd Congressional District,” one woman stated.

“I think our government is corrupt,” said Heidi B. “We need to be following the law from the top[ down.” She said she wasn’t very political before, but that Trump is a ra**st. He was convicted of 34 felonies before he got into office.”

Karen Belt of Randolph, who attended with her husband Dana, said she was protesting “losing our freedoms” under Trump. “He’s just destroying everything we hold dear. He wants his name on everything. Every day it’s 10 more things to worry about.” She said the UFC fights reminded her of the movie “The Gladiator” and likened it to “human c**k fighting.”... more in the comments.

Shorthanded Bradford unable to keep stride with DuBoisBy HUNTER O. LYLElyleoleanstar@gmail.comBRADFORD, PA – Taking the ...
06/17/2026

Shorthanded Bradford unable to keep stride with DuBois

By HUNTER O. LYLE

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BRADFORD, PA – Taking the diamond with significant holes in their roster, the Bradford Legion Post 108 baseball team’s budding win streak was clipped early, falling behind and suffering their second loss of the season at the hands of DuBois Post 17, 8-3.

Missing a handful of key contributors and facing a dynamic Post 17 squad, most of which came into their first legion game of the season fresh off a trip to the PIAA state championship, Bradford was looking to get some experience under the belt on the mound, rotating in a flurry of men to tend the bump.

“We were going to take a different approach to our pitching. I wanted to go seven pitchers in seven innings, but our pitching was actually really good today so it was hard to accomplish,” said Bradford head coach Jim Henry. “All our pitching looked pretty good today.”

The experience came head on. DuBois wasted no time putting Post 108 in a bind, opening with back-to-back lead-off baserunners via a walk and single. One batter later, Isaac Dennison drove in the inaugural score of the day with a sacrifice grounder. Before heading to the outfield, Post 17 tacked on one more first frame run, seeing Nate Witherite rattle off an RBI-single to put them up by two... more in the comments.

Soap Box Derby takes over Washington Street hill Saturday with 17 drivers from five schoolsBy RICK MILLEROlean StarOLEAN...
06/17/2026

Soap Box Derby takes over Washington Street hill Saturday with 17 drivers from five schools

By RICK MILLER

Olean Star

OLEAN — Teams from five area schools participated Saturday in the Olean Area Soap Box Derby on Washington Street at Oak Hill Park.

The Soap Box Derby’s motto is “We don’t defy gravity… We roll with it.” ... more in the comments.

Allegany-Limestone Elementary School holds annual Flag Day ceremony FridayBy RICK MILLEROlean StarALLEGANY — Allegany-Li...
06/17/2026

Allegany-Limestone Elementary School holds annual Flag Day ceremony Friday

By RICK MILLER

Olean Star

ALLEGANY — Allegany-Limestone Elementary students celebrated Flag Day Friday morning outside the school under mostly sunny skies.

The long-running elementary school tradition included singing the National Anthem and other patriotic songs by members of the third grade class led by elementary music teacher Joy Wilber...more in the comments

James Lawrence ScottSeptember 6, 1938 – June 4, 2026Olean – James Lawrence Scott of Olean passed away Thursday, June 4, ...
06/17/2026

James Lawrence Scott

September 6, 1938 – June 4, 2026

Olean – James Lawrence Scott of Olean passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026, after a short illness.

Born September 6, 1938, in Olean, he was the son of Gertrude and Lawrence Scott. James was a graduate of Olean High School, Class of 1956 and attended the University of Buffalo.

On April 22, 1960, he married the love of his life, Freida Wiley Scott. They celebrated their 63rd Anniversary in 2023 and are now reunited.

James served in the Army Reserves, was employed at Cooper Industries (formerly McGraw Edison) for 30 plus year; owned L&S Store with Greg Lindamer from 1978-1982 where they sold fly fishing materials and equipment and was also a Ranger at the SBU Golf Course.... more in the comments.

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