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Alderman amend Olean budget over tax rate error; refunds due
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted Tuesday to amend the 2025-26 city budget to reflect a miscalculation of the tax rate increase. The $19.8 million city

Kelly Reed is appointed new county administrator succeeding Jack Searles
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Kelly Reed became the third Cattaraugus County administrator and first woman appointed to the post on Wednesday. Reed, who has been deputy administrator since

Hundreds participate in Memorial Day ceremonies at Olean’s Lincoln Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello focused on the deaths of six Olean servicemen in the Vietnam War during his keynote address during Memorial Day ceremonies Monday in

Hundreds watch, march in Allegany Memorial Day Parade
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Hundreds watched and participated last week in the Allegany Memorial Day Parade along Main Street and ceremony outside Allegany Town Hall. The Allegany American Legion

Regional Sports Round-up
Lady Owls win on Senior Night; Portivlle, Olean girls soccer split Thursday action BRADFORD, PA – On a night when they were honoring their three seniors, the Bradford volleyball team

Owls demolish Coudy during last game at Parkway Field
By HUNTER O. LYLE BRADFORD, PA – Sometimes it’s good to get punched in the mouth. Figuratively, of course. After a dismal first quarter full of mishaps and struggles, the Bradford football

Ellicottville shut out Timberwolves on Senior Night; Portville secures league title, Bradford closes season with win
Ellicottville shut out Timberwolves on Senior Night; Portville secures league title, Bradford closes season with win ELLICOTTVILLE, NY – On a night paying homage to their seniors, the Ellicottville girl’s

Lady Panthers remain untouched as they sweep Falconer
By HUNTER O. LYLE PORTVILLE, NY – In a meeting of the top two teams in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association’s Division 1, the Portville volleyball team kept their undefeated season unblemished as











