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Cattaraugus County schools share $10 million state aid hike
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County school districts will share in $267.8 million in state aid in the 2025-2026 state budget, a $10 million increase. There was an 8.1%

Hinsdale takes back-to-back wins at county Envirothon
ALLEGANY STATE PARK — Hinsdale Central School repeated as back-to-back Cattaraugus County Envirothon Competition champions at the event’s 32nd edition held at Camp Allegany in the Red House Area of Allegany State Park

Sempolinski, Borrello blast record $254 billion budget
ALBANY — Both of Cattaraugus County elected state legislators voted against the 2025-2026 state budget of $254.3 billion Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, said he voted against the state budget because

Dramatic drop in fentanyl deaths in Cattaraugus County continues
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Cattaraugus County opioid overdose deaths were down dramatically in 2024 and show signs — so far — of being lower again this year. Public Health

Bona men’s hoops ‘not overlooking anybody’ ahead of Bloomsburg clash
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Fresh off a week-long excursion in Florida, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team has returned home and is set to play host to

Seneca Nation, Salamanca collaborate on new skatepark at city’s Crowley Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Seneca Nation and City of Salamanca officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for a new skatepark Monday at James J. Crowley Park. The Seneca

Holiday Valley readies for Friday opening of its 68th skiing and snowboarding season
ELLICOTTVILLE — Holiday Valley will open Friday morning for its 68th ski and snowboard season. Thanks to sustained snowmaking efforts and favorable temperatures, guests can look forward to a strong
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Hubbers open with tournament loss, see flashes in debut
RIDGWAY, PA – A slow start and a scoreless end sunk the Smethport girl’s basketball team as they opened the season with 56-31 loss to Keystone in the Ridgway Tip-Off












