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Olean to reissue tax bills due to miscalculation of increase in 2025 tax rate
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — City of Olean taxpayers can expect something in the mail soon — a new tax bill. Mayor Bill Aiello announced Thursday morning that “due to

Suspect in stabbing of troopers in Bolivar held without bail after Preliminary Hearing Wednesday
BOLIVAR — After a preliminary hearing on Wednesday,a Richburg woman charged with seriously injuring two New York state troopers in a violent confrontation Saturday in Bolivar was ordered held in

Governor Hochul visits Seneca Nation to apologize for New York’s role in Thomas Indian School atrocities
By RICK MILLER Olean Star IRVING — Gov. Kathy Hochul came to the Seneca Nation’s Cattaraugus Territory Tuesday to issue an apology on behalf of New York State for the atrocities that occurred

Sister Margaret Carney is St. Bona keynote speaker
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ST. BONAVENTURE — Sister Margaret Carney OSF, St. Bonaventure University president emeritus, was keynote speaker Sunday at the university’s 165th commencement. Carney, who served nearly 20 years

SPCA in Cattaraugus County asks lawmakers for more funds
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The SPCA in Cattaraugus County is looking for a modest $22,000 increase in its 2025 contract with Cattaraugus County, a spokesman told county lawmakers

Local High School Sports Roundup
LOCAL HS ROUNDUP: Bradford pummeled at home; O-E, Salamanca football bring home wins BRADFORD, PA – In one of their final games played at Parkway Field, the Bradford football team

Portville Panthers sweep Eagles on Senior Night, look toward Randolph rematch
BY HUNTER O. LYLE PORTVILLE, NY – As they look to secure positioning ahead of the impending postseason, the Portville boys soccer team took one step closer to a league championship with a

Stroehmann Bakery in Olean bakes its last loaf Wednesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The last loaf of bread came off the line at the Stroehmann Bakery on North Second Street late Wednesday morning. It was part of an










