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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
Youth shows in Smethport’s 30-point loss to Lady Raiders
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SMETHPORT, PA — Game-time experience is important for every young team. However, that encompasses not only the wins and narrow losses. Sometimes, losing badly is
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Olean boys suffer first league loss, Pitt-Bradford completes second-half comeback over La Roche
FREDONIA, NY — The Olean boys basketball team suffered its first league loss of the season behind twin 16-point outings from Fredonia’s R.J. Koopman and Donovan Dowdy. The Huskies, eventually
Second-half surge lifts Terrors over Oswayo Valley
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Shaking off a rhythmless first half of play, the Otto-Eldred boy’s basketball team showcased their resilience, sticking to their guns and
High school principal put on administrative leave, arrested over incident with student
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — An Olean High School administrator was arrested Friday on charges stemming from an incident with a student at school earlier this month. High
