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State budget contains increase in aid to almost every school district in Cattaraugus, Allegany counties
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The $268 billion New York State budget contains a $15.1 million boost in aid to public schools in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties to $432.2 million.

‘Resilient’ Olean baseball rallies to capture Class A2 title over Lewiston-Porter
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HAMBURG — Five outs was all that separated the Olean baseball team and a possible end to its historic season. In the Section 6 Class A2

Borrello, rest of Senate GOP vote against record NY budget after Medicaid controls rejected
Today, every New York State Senate Democrat voted against a commonsense cost-saving proposal that would root out fraud and abuse in New York’s out-of-control Medicaid program, in addition to other

Sempolinski votes against $268 billion state budget, calling it ‘irresponsible’
ALBANY – Calling it irresponsible, Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, voted “No” on New York’s $268 billion state budget. The budget is a $13.7 billion increase over last year’s spending plan.
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Panthers complete comeback over Pioneer; Port Allegany, Smethport pick up first wins
PORTVILLE, NY – Despite trailing for the three first quarters, the Portville girl’s basketball team stayed resilient, sparking a late-game comeback to secure their second win of the season with

City issues annual notifications on water service line status
The City of Olean has mailed letters to residents regarding the status of their water service lines, Mayor Bill Aiello announced Monday. These notifications are part of a required annual

Almost 200 children, parents attend Fannie Bartlett House to meet Santa on Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Nearly 200 children and parents met with Santa Claus at the Queen Anne-style Fannie E. Bartlett House on Saturday. The volunteers at the

Josh Allen: ‘It was a blitz, and they weren’t expecting a run’ as the Bills comeback to stun the Bengals, 39-34
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist It was a battle of two teams desperately trying to make the playoffs. And for the better part of four quarters it











