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Olean aldermen hear audit report of city’s 2024-25 finances; set budget review starting Thursday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council reviewed the independent audit of the 2024-25 city budget Tuesday amid concerns over the proposed 18.6% tax levy increase and an
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca, Allegany-Limestone boys hoops, Olean girls hoops see seasons come to an end on the road
BUFFALO, NY – Falling behind in the second half, the No. 7 seed Salamanca boy’s basketball team was unable to buy a return ticket to the Section 6 Class B1

Portville completes dramatic fourth quarter comeback over Holland in Class C Pre-QF
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — With six minutes left in its Section 6 Class C Pre-Quarterfinal matchup with No. 9 seed Holland, the No. 8 seed Portville boys basketball

Gator’s D9 title dreams end in final minute against Clarion
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ST. MARYS, PA – Entering the final quarter of their District 9 Class 2A semifinals matchup against Clarion, just eight minutes separated the Port Allegany

Hundreds watch, march in Allegany Memorial Day Parade
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Hundreds watched and participated last week in the Allegany Memorial Day Parade along Main Street and ceremony outside Allegany Town Hall. The Allegany American Legion

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford Legion gets back-to-back wins; Randy’s, Pink Ladies, Shamrocks, 716 Fitness win big in OWSL
KANE, PA – Playing their second game in as many days, the Bradford Legion Post 108 baseball team continued their strong side into the season, defeating Kane VFW Post 1132

Olean 1854 settles for draw with Queenston, Catt. County FC falls 3-0 to Los Chupacabras
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — In its early-season battle to remain fighting for the top spots of the Buffalo and District Soccer League (BDSL) table, Olean 1854 FC

Bradford Legion opens summer season with no-hitter, come-from-behind victory over St. Marys
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Despite a self-inflicted wound early, the Bradford Post 108 Legion baseball team remained unrattled, rallying late as they completed a 4-1 comeback












