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Salamanca opens Section VI playoff campaign with rout of Medina
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Beginning their Section VI Class B title defense in dominating fashion, the Salamanca girl’s basketball team breezed by Medina, surging in the

Mayor not surprised at reaction to proposed 18.6% tax rate hike; new state aid to reduce it
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne wasn’t surprised at the negative reaction of her proposed $23.2 million budget for 2026-2027 that was released on Thursday. “I’m
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators top Cleveland Hill in first round of Section 6 playoffs; Olean girls secure lopsided home playoff win over Maryvale
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Heading into hostile territory for their first glimpse of postseason action, the Allegany-Limestone boy’s basketball team shook off a slow start before sparking a 61-52 comeback in

Salamanca grabs Pre-Quarterfinal victory over JFK despite off-color performance
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The No. 7 seed Salamanca boys basketball team (11-10) secured victory in its Section 6 Class B1 Pre-Quarterfinal matchup against No. 10 seed JFK

Dozens of American Chestnut trees highlight Olean Woods Walk Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Jim Brady opened the gates of his 100-acre woodlot in the town of Olean Saturday to more than 60 people interested in seeing
Pollock: Bills’ one-sided loss to the Ravens came down to one fateful play
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star Senior Sports Columnist Football coaches like to point out that of the 100+ plays in a game “four or five end up

Franklinville town and village celebrate Bicentennial, Sesquicentennial birthdays
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The Town of Franklinville recently celebrated its Bicentennial and the Village of Franklinville marked its Sesquicentennial. The joint event was hosted Sunday, Sept.

Fundraiser for victims of last week’s fatal crash in Clarksville is online
Together for Terry and Mary: A Community’s Love Friday September 27th, a tragedy struck our community! Unfortunately one of our own families got that heartbreaking phone call. Mary and Terry




