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Sherburne says budget transparency essential to overcome challenges
In a letter to Olean aldermen and city residents Mayor Amy B. Sherburne emphasized transparency in the proposed $23.2 million budget is essential. Many residents have reacted negatively to the
Former Salamanca Mayor Mike ‘Smitty’ Smith plans to seek office as an independent
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Former mayor Michael R. “Smitty” Smith announced on Facebook Sunday he plans to run again for mayor on the independent Salamanca Proud party
McCall stresses need to balance tax hike with desire to provide services
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Common Council Finance Committee Chairwoman Sonya McCall, D-Ward 4, said a key concern in upcoming budget talks is the need to balance tax increases with
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Gators advance to Section VI quarterfinals; Pitt-Bradford women earn first win in season finale
ALLEGANY, NY – Having ten Gators make their way into the scoring column, the Allegany-Limestone girl’s basketball team cruised to a victory in the first round of the Section VI
Sedona Summit: conquering Cathedral Rock
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SEDONA, AZ – As I took my last steps off of rock and onto the dusty, dirt path that led back to the parking lot,
Gies cuts ribbons at campaign headquarters in Olean; tears into Langworthy
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Democratic congressional candidate Aaron Gies of Olean cut the ribbon Tuesday for his campaign headquarters on North Union Street. About 50 friends and
Robinson, first African American on Olean Common Council, to resign before end of month
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Common Council President Vernon Robinson Jr., announced Tuesday he planned to resign his seat before the end of the month. Robinson became the first
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Olean Oilers mercy Doubledays behind 10-run frame
AUBURN, NY — With a rousing 17-2 victory over the Auburn Doubledays, the Olean Oilers extended their win streak to five games — the longest of any win streak in
