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Sherburne says budget transparency essential to overcome challenges
In a letter to Olean aldermen and city residents Mayor Amy B. Sherburne emphasized transparency in the proposed $23.2 million budget is essential. Many residents have reacted negatively to the
Former Salamanca Mayor Mike ‘Smitty’ Smith plans to seek office as an independent
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Former mayor Michael R. “Smitty” Smith announced on Facebook Sunday he plans to run again for mayor on the independent Salamanca Proud party
McCall stresses need to balance tax hike with desire to provide services
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Common Council Finance Committee Chairwoman Sonya McCall, D-Ward 4, said a key concern in upcoming budget talks is the need to balance tax increases with
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Gators advance to Section VI quarterfinals; Pitt-Bradford women earn first win in season finale
ALLEGANY, NY – Having ten Gators make their way into the scoring column, the Allegany-Limestone girl’s basketball team cruised to a victory in the first round of the Section VI
Residents attend community meeting on proposed wind farm in Allegany, Olean and Portville
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Liberty Renewables community meeting at Franchot Park Wednesday to talk about its proposed Hemlock Hollow Wind Farm in Allegany, Olean and Portville did not go
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors remain perfect; Port United, Allegany-Limestone soccer overwhelmed in rainy day duels
DUKE CENTER, PA – Three challengers. Three sweeps. Hosting the Lady Tigers to the Terror Dome, the Otto-Eldred volleyball team came away with their third win of the season, beating
Olean Center Mall developer updates Common Council on plans for mall’s redevelopment
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Center Mall redeveloper Angelo Ingrassia updated the Olean Common Council Tuesday on setbacks to his efforts to kickstart the mall’s revival. It was not
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville pulls out win on the road; Mangold scores seven to reach triple-digit goals
FREDONIA, NY – After losing their star outside hitter mid-match, the Portville volleyball team was in a jam. While they held a 1-0 set advantage already, Fredonia was far from
