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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

Pollock: McDermott handles tough questions about the Buffalo Bills, play calling
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist (Early last week, Bills coach Sean McDermott held his pre-bye press conference. This piece summarizes his thoughts.) The timing of Buffalo’s bye

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Port United eliminated in D9 quarterfinals; Olean girls, Salamanca boys shutout in season finales
BROOKVILLE, PA – Facing the third-seeded Lady Rovers, Port United’s postseason push ended in the District 9 Class A quarterfinals as they fell 3-1 to Brookville. The Lady Gators arrived

Lady Terrors sweep Ramettes at home, advance to D9 Quarterfinals
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA — Despite some late-set struggles, including a comeback in the third, the Otto-Eldred volleyball team burst into the playoffs with a hard-fought

Portville boys soccer rolls Frewsburg in Class C First Round, still much to be desired for McIntosh
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — With the regular season now in the rearview, the No. 5 seed Portville boys soccer team scored a big 4-0 win over No. 12











