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Gators rally, remain undefeated with win over Dutchmen
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Despite a hiccup in the early innings, the Port Allegany baseball team’s undefeated opening stayed intact as they responded with dominant

Olean aldermen balk at tax rate hike in city budget; special meeting set for Tuesday to vote on new cuts
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean aldermen balked at Mayor Amy B. Sherburne’s proposed 2026-27 city budget Tuesday and Council President Vernon Robinson Jr., was unable to obtain sponsors. Under

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Allegany-Limestone softball avenges Class B Semis loss at Fredonia; Olean softball claims lopsided victory over Jamestown
FREDONIA, NY – The Allegany-Limestone softball team avenged its Section 6 Class B Semifinal loss to Fredonia from last season, topping the Hillbillies 8-0. A-L starting pitcher Kailey Truman put

County clerk is only contested county-wide election; no races in town elections
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County has only one county-wide election contest this year — for county clerk. Darrell Klute, the incumbent county clerk, is running

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












