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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

Consistency, aggression lifts Salamanca to season-opening win over Terrors
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Opening their season with an interstate invitation, the Salamanca baseball team defended their home turf with a 7-4 win over Otto-Eldred. Entering

Pollock: Bills fans still wondering how Buffalo mustered this win
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist Reaction to the Bills’ stunning 41-40 comeback win over the Ravens Sunday night at Highmark Stadium has been interesting to say the least.

Hammond at the double as Bonnies cruise to big win over Little Three rival Canisius
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — With Atlantic 10 play fast-approaching, the St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team was in search of a statement win in head coach Mick Giordano’s
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors volleyball suffer first loss; Huskies girl’s soccer ends in draw
BRADFORD, PA – Handing the Lady Terrors their first loss of the season, the Bradford volleyball team defended their home court with a clean sweep of Otto-Eldred. Ahead of their

Warriors claim first win in league match against Catt-Little Valley
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Despite some late game dramatics, the Salamanca girl’s soccer team notched their first win in the books with aggressive play that carried












