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Letter to the Editor: the County Treasurer does not control tax rates in Allegany County
In New York State, the role of the County Treasurer primarily focuses on the management of the County’s finances, including budgeting, accounting and overseeing the collection of various revenues. While

Seneca Nation members scold Olean mayor, council over sewage overflows
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Nearly 30 members of the Seneca Nation of Indians — including a half dozen members of the Tribal Council scolded Mayor Bill, Aiello and the

Randolph FFA members tell legislators how they are rebranding local agriculture
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Members of the Randolph Future Farmers of America (FFA) made a presentation to Cattaraugus County lawmakers Wednesday on local efforts to rebrand agriculture in

Terror starters combine for 75 as they down Aquinas Academy, earn spot in state semis
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ERIE, PA – In a game that saw four Terrors score over 15 points, the Otto-Eldred boys’ basketball team defeated Aquinas Academy 75-68, punching their

Republican lawmakers blast plan for inmates early release
RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — Republican state lawmakers from Western New York blasted state plans Friday for early release of some nonviolent inmates to address staff shortages in a

Chuck Pollock: Hornell’s Gene Mastin reflects on old-time football in the Big 30 from Bill Shesman to George Whitcher
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun, Hornell Sun Senior Sports Columnist An email arrived the other day from an old friend. You may remember him … Gene Mastin, one of the

Pollinator Steward to Share Spring Gardening Tips on Thursday
As the warmer weather beckons, thoughts turn to gardening, whether for food, beauty or both. On Thursday, April 10, Pollinator Steward Marti Tillinger, of Allegany, will offer gardeners suggestions for

Two Olean demonstrations draw almost 300 Trump protestors
Rick Miller Olean Star Sign-waving demonstrators protesting a number of President Trump’s potential cuts including Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and veterans programs held two events Saturday involving a total of












