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SPCA presents annual report to county legislators as it embarks on $6 million fundraiser for new Rt. 16 shelter
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County SPCA presented its annual report to county lawmakers on Wednesday as it is embarking on a $6 million fundraising

Shops on Union looking forward to trick-or-treating, costume judging Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — This Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., the Shops on Union will welcome trick-or-treaters. After the trick-or-treating, youths can participate in a

Aldermen eye $200,000 from Oak Hill Park fund for elevator repairs
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Faced with a $200,000 repair bill for the Municipal Building elevator, the Olean Common Council’s Finance Committee settled on a plan to use
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Owls book spot in 3A Finals; Salamanca girls soccer avenges losses to Eden in playoff win
CLEARFIELD, PA — The Bradford girls volleyball team officially booked itself a place in the Class 3A Finals after sweeping Clearfield 3-0 on the road in three hard-fought sets. The

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Allegany-Limestone records league win at Southwestern in regular season finale; Olean girls victorious at season’s end
JAMESTOWN, NY — Behind a stellar 37-point, nine-rebound performance from Ryan Callen, the Allegany-Limestone boys basketball team picked up its first win in league play in its regular season finale.

Developer seeks IDA sales tax exemption on River Street brownfield cleanup
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — A local developer is proposing a brownfield cleanup involving one of the last large parcels of undeveloped land in the city of Olean.

Bona men’s hoops seeking redemption against Saint Joseph’s
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — There is a dichotomy within the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team. This season, it has managed to string together positive minutes. For example,

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca girls hoops fall to Randolph in OT; Salamanca’s Hardy reaches NYSPHSAA Wrestling Tournament with third period pin
RANDOLPH, NY — In its final game of the regular season, the Salamanca girls basketball team fell to Randolph in an overtime thriller. Knotted up at 41-41, four quarters were












