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NY high school softball seasons to be spurred on by a surplus of experience
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com On the other side of the shadows of the winter sports season, our local New York high school softball teams are looking to have big years.
Proposed Olean city tax rate is down by half to 9%; aldermen seek water, sewer director reinstatement
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council’s line-by-line review of the proposed $23.2 million budget for 2026-27 has resulted in cuts and revisions that have pared a tentative
IDA grants $480,000 sales tax abatement for Olean brownfield cleanup by Benson to retain 1 job
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) approved $480,000.00 in tax exemptions for a local developer Tuesday for a brownfield cleanup off River
Lens Martial speaks out after City Council rejects Mayor’s plan for outside auditing consultant
Current Olean Auditor Lens Martial submitted the following letter to the Mayor and the City Council. He has not received a response: Dear City Council Members and Mayor, Thank you
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Red Bank bests Port Allegany; Gators soccer stays No. 1 in standings
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Red Bank bests Port Allegany; Portville soccer stays No. 1 in standings PORT ALLEGANY, PA – A final breakdown in the fourth gave way to the Port Allegany
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Myers ends Olean’s losing streak; Hubbers’ Dickerson, Kisko combine for eight touchdowns in win over Coudy
DUNKIRK, NY – Four touchdowns from Dom Myers led the Olean football team back into the win column, leaving enemy territory with a 41-18 win over Dunkirk. The Huskies wasted
Pressure no problem for Allegany-Limestone in overtime thriller over Salamanca
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com HINSDALE, NY – As just a sophomore, Ty Margeson has already collected an impressive resume. Taking over under center ever since his first time walking
St. Bonaventure University announces tuition-free initiative for eligible students starting in Fall 2027
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University has announced the Bona Access Guarantee, a new initiative that will cover 100% of tuition for eligible New York state students from families with
