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Collins Correctional Facility to consolidate, maintain staff
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — New York State plans to consolidate the Collins Correctional Facility into half of the prison and keep the current corrections officers and staff

Sherburne meeting with advisors, others to shape her vision for city
By RICK MILLER Olean Star In the two weeks since her mayor election victory, Olean Mayor-elect Amy Sherburne has been meeting people and speaking with advisors about her vision of

Bona men’s hoops set for test against reigning Horizon League Champs Robert Morris
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Faced with a Youngstown State team that was relentless in its pursuit of stealing a win at the Reilly Center, the St. Bonaventure

County Legislature expected to pass $296.7 million budget today
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Legislature committees completed preliminary review of the tentative $296.7 million budget for 2026 on Tuesday. The Finance Committee meets today

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 reaction of her proposed $23.2 million budget for 2026-2027 that was released on Thursday. “I’m
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 Allegany-Limestone boy’s basketball team shook off a slow start before sparking a 61-52 comeback in

Salamanca grabs Pre-Quarterfinal victory over JFK despite off-color performance
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The No. 7 seed Salamanca boys basketball team (11-10) secured victory in its Section 6 Class B1 Pre-Quarterfinal matchup against No. 10 seed JFK

Lady Terrors open D9 playoff run with dominant win over Austin
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Kicking off their journey back to PennWest Clarion with authority, the Otto-Eldred girl’s basketball team burst through the opening leg of












