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Aiello says he’s running for re-election to take care of unfinished business
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello said unfinished business like the upcoming $25 million rebuilding of West State Street are the reason he’s running for re-election

Sherburne says ‘It’s time for a change’ in Olean mayor’s office
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Amy Sherburne’s business experience told her it was time for a change before she challenged and beat incumbent Olean Mayor Bill Aiello in the Republican

Pollock: McDermott handles tough questions about the Buffalo Bills, play calling
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist (Early last week, Bills coach Sean McDermott held his pre-bye press conference. This piece summarizes his thoughts.) The timing of Buffalo’s bye

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Port United eliminated in D9 quarterfinals; Olean girls, Salamanca boys shutout in season finales
BROOKVILLE, PA – Facing the third-seeded Lady Rovers, Port United’s postseason push ended in the District 9 Class A quarterfinals as they fell 3-1 to Brookville. The Lady Gators arrived

Election Day Tuesday follows a record early county voting turnout
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Election Day voting will be conducted from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at all 55 Cattaraugus County election districts. Early voting,

John Balacki of Downtown Beautification Group named ‘Volunteer of the Year’
OLEAN — John Balacki has been named “Volunteer of the Year” by Mayor Bill Aiello. The mayor held a Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party at the John J. Ash Community Center

Bass vindicated by franchise-record 61-yard game-winner as Buffalo Bills beat Miami, 30-27
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist, Wellsville Sun, Olean Star November 4, 2024 Talk about vindication. It’s been a tough few months for Tyler Bass. The Bills’ 27-year-old place-kicker has

Dogs, Cats, McDonalds, Human Garbage and Peanut: How the New York State DEC elected Donald Trump
BY: ERIC FIRKEL – OLEAN STAR When Donald Trump wins on Tuesday it will be for many reasons, but it will be the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation












