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IDA votes to rescind Alle-Catt tax breaks over schools’ concern
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Ten days after approving nearly $38 million in tax breaks for Alle-Catt Wind Energy turbines and equipment, the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency rescinded the

Tentative city budget calls for 6% tax hike; sewer, water rate increases
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello released a tentative $29.1 million budget for 2024-25 on Tuesday that carries a 6% property tax increase. The $19.8 million general fund

Pitt-Bradford wins regular season championship with 24-point win over Lions
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – As the final buzzer sounded, the Panthers gathered underneath the basket, elated in the feat they had just accomplished. One by one,

Bona women’s hoops struggles with consistency, falls to VCU 81-37
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Despite showing some early signs of improvement, a string of empty possessions derailed the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team, which suffered a heavy

Pollock: The Buffalo Bills’ offense was good, but two key defensive plays sparked the victory
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star senior sports columnist If you don’t believe momentum exists in team sports, I would offer Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Bills and

W.I.L.M.A. Wooly Bear Weekend well attended at county fairgrounds
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Over 1,000 visitors attended the 12th annual W.I.L.M.A. (We Invite Local Manufactures and Artisans) Wooly Bear Weekend event at the Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds over

Weekend Sports Round-Up Portville, Salamanca Olean pick up Friday wins on the road
Portville, Salamanca, Olean pick up Friday wins on the road SILVER CREEK, NY – The Panthers earned their fourth win of the season after a shutout beat down of Silver

Pollock Prediction on game: Despite the division lead, the Buffalo Bills can’t afford to be complacent
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star Senior Sports Columnist This is not the week to be complacent. The Bills, coming off an unsightly 23-20 win over the Jets











