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Common Council begins review of $23.2 million proposed Olean budget for 2026-27
By RICK MILER Olean Star The Olean Common Council held its first meeting Thursday on the proposed $23.2 million city budget for 2026-27 and its 18.69% tax levy increase. After
Joint task force, not ICE, was seeking fugitives in Olean Thursday morning
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A joint task force of federal and state law enforcement made two fugitive arrests in Olean Thursday morning. Social media posts suggested the
Well-rounded effort sees Bona men’s hoops past Rhode Island
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Ever since Atlantic 10 play started, defense has been largely a mystery for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team. Even when its offense
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Panthers bow out Section VI title race; Salamanca bowling beats Silver Creek/Forestville
WILSON, NY – Despite improving on last year’s postseason watermark, the Portville boy’s basketball team’s Section VI title run ended in the Class C quarterfinals as they fell to Wilson
Sewer line repair to close East State Street Wednesday; expect delays
Motorists may want to avoid East State Street on Wednesday. Starting at 6 a.m., East State Street will be closed from Barry Street to Fulton Street due to a
Olean Elks to host Designer Bag Bingo fundraiser
OLEAN —Olean Elks Lodge 491 will have a special fundraiser next month. The lodge will present Designer Handbag Bingo on Saturday, Nov. 7. Doors open at 209 W. State St.,
Some traffic tie-ups in milling along Front Street Monday, last of four in 2026 mill and pave program
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean motorists experienced traffic tie-ups on Front Street Monday as a milling and paving project between Prospect and East Spring streets. The Olean Public Works
Mayor nominates Douglas to Ward 6 vacancy; council to vote on confirmation Tuesday night
By RICK MILLER Olean Star James Douglas Jr., an independent from Ward 6 has been nominated by Mayor Amy B. Sherburne to succeed Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr. The appointment is
