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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
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Allegany-Limestone, Port Allegany volleyball sweep at home; Bonnies, Panthers split Wednesday soccer
ALLEGANY, NY – Opening their season with a strong start, the Allegany-Limestone volleyball team pulled out a victory in the form of a clean sweep of Ellicottville, winning in three

Nationally ranked Kohler lifts Owls during senior season
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Coming into the season, there was a lot of ‘new’ for the Bradford football team. There was a new man at the

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford girls volleyball sweeps Punxsutawney; Port United girls soccer score win over Kane
PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA — The Bradford girls volleyball team took down Punxsutawney on the road in straight sets. Haley Keane led the charge for the Owls, who secured the sweep with

Behind Lohrman’s second consecutive hat trick, Owls tally second consecutive win
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Leaning on their senior leadership, the Bradford boy’s soccer team bounced back from a rocky season’s start, earning back-to-back wins with a











