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Letter to the Editor: Department of Education is more important than
As Congress considers H.R. 899, which would terminate the Department of Education (ED), rural communities face catastrophic losses. According to recently released data, New York alone would lose $5.5 billion

Pollock: There was nothing ‘super” about the Eagles 40-22 win over Kansas City for Super Bowl LIX
Share: A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist We waited five months for that? There was nothing “super” about Super Bowl LIX. How would you like to

HS Weekend Wrap: Salamanca girls T&F take eighth, boys 12th in Section 6 Class C Championships; Portville boys hoops bounce back against Ellicottville
Salamanca girls take eighth at Section 6 Class C Championship, boys finish 12th HOUGHTON — Despite not being at its full strength, the Salamanca girls track and field team collected

Bona men’s hoops fall to George Washington 62-52 behind lackluster physicality, rebounding
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — When a team has a player ranked in the top 15 for offensive rebounds per game nationally, the battle of the boards will

State agencies probe Ischua Creek fish-kill from Franklinville village
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The state Department of Environmental Conservation and Cattaraugus County Health Department are investigating a significant fish kill in Ischua Creek in and downstream from the

Langworthy blasts Hochul natural gas ban, promotes his Energy Choice Act bill
ALLEGANY — Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) held a press conference Tuesday at a new home construction site in Allegany to spotlight the urgent need for his Energy Choice Act —

New Cattaraugus county legislator seated; new vice chairman sworn in
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers welcomed a new legislator Wednesday, Brenda Hansen of Delevan. Hansen, a political newcomer and a Republican, was nominated by Legislator Richard Helmich, R-Delevan,

After crucial departures, a new generation is set to carry the torch for Salamanca football
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Throughout the history of Salamanca football, there have been few seasons that have seen the amount of success as its last. The Warriors powered












