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Sherburne will be sworn in Friday; give State of the City Address at Council re-organization meeting
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Mayor-elect Amy Sherburne will deliver her first State of the City Address Friday when the Olean Common Council meets at 6 p.m. in council

BATES: Analyzing the depth, consistency and grit of the Bonnies ahead of A10 play
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Last season, I wrote a column recounting the team’s experience in the non-conference schedule. I noted how depth was somewhat of a question,

Playing on their own terms: Olean nabs victory over Warren in DeCerbo Showcase Finale
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — If there was one thing Olean boys basketball coach Tim Kolasinski wanted from his team in their matchup against Warren, it was to play

Simmons, Terwilliger combine for 39 as Owls defeat DeCerbo-hosting Gators
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Rebounding from a three-game losing streak, the Bradford boy’s basketball team left the annual Joe DeCerbo Holiday Showcase with a win, beating

Cattaraugus County providing commemorative flags to municipalities for U.S. 250th anniversary
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County is saluting the 250th anniversary of the United States this year with a special flag. The flag is blue with

Area farmers rolling with the punches of high costs for fuel, fertilizer
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Higher fuel and fertilizer prices brought on by the U.S. war in Iran are a one-two punch for many Southern Tier farmers. It’s still not

Tax-free Seneca gas stations’ prices on par with non-Native gas outlets due to war in Iran
By RICK MILLER Olean Star For decades, motorists have filled their gas tanks at tax-free Native American filling stations on the Seneca Nation’s Allegany and Cattaraugus territories and more recently
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Consistent bats carry Portville past North Collins; Smethport baseball, softball split matchups against Red Raiders
NORTH COLLINS, NY – Taking to the road for their first of four consecutive games played away from home, the Portville softball team survived an early slugfest, emerging with a











