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Errors clip Owls’ wings in loss to Punxsutawney
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – In a day that saw more errors than hits, the Bradford baseball team fell to Punxsutawney, 8-2, as their losing streak grew
Olean Common Council passes $29.1 million budget by 5-2 vote
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to adopt a $29,149,462 budget for 2025-26 that carries a 6% tax hike. The general fund is $19.8
Jack Searles to step down as county administrator in June
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Administrator John “Jack” Searles plans to tell county lawmakers Wednesday of his plans to step down in June from the post he’s held
Schmidt honored with Coaches vs. Cancer Champion Award
SAN ANTONIO, TX — While the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four took center stage in San Antonio over this past weekend, there was more than just elite level basketball to
UPDATE: Hearings on IDA tax breaks for Alle-Catt Wind Farm put off until January
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Hearings on a request for tax breaks for the proposed 340 megawatt Alle-Catt Wind Farm have been put off until early next year. The Cattaraugus
Salamanca pulls off comeback win over Pioneer in home opener
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Salamanca girls basketball coach Joe Hinman knew that if his team was going to see similar levels of success compared to last season, effort
Portville stays undefeated, Bradford boys bounce back
PORTVILLE, NY – Led by Ashley Carls work on both sides of the ball, the Portville girls’ basketball team continued their hot streak to open the season, beating Genesee Valley/Belfast
UPDATE: Hearings on IDA tax breaks for Alle-Catt Wind Farm put off until January
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Hearings on a request for tax breaks for the proposed 340 megawatt Alle-Catt Wind Farm have been put off until early next year. The Cattaraugus
