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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

Allegany-Limestone routs Fredonia 5-1 in Class B Semifinal
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — Over the course of its 2025 regular season, the Allegany-Limestone girls soccer team had lost and tied Fredonia, scoring just two goals in the

Bona women’s basketball set for final scrimmage against Daemen University
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The 2025-26 season for the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team is on the near horizon. But before it gets the season officially underway,
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Gators volleyball, Portville boy’s soccer eliminated; Salamanca, A-L sweep at home
PORT ALLEGANY, PA – After breaking through to the District 9 Class A semifinals, the Port Allegany volleyball team’s championship hopes came to an end with a 3-1 loss to

Bradford dispatched by DuBois in D9 Championship in back-to-back years
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BROCKWAY, PA – Once again meeting their Class 3A rivals on the biggest stage of the season, the Bradford soccer team was unable to exact












