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Mayor not surprised at reaction to proposed 18.6% tax rate hike; new state aid to reduce it
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne wasn’t surprised at the negative reaction of her proposed $23.2 million budget for 2026-2027 that was released on Thursday. “I’m
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators top Cleveland Hill in first round of Section 6 playoffs; Olean girls secure lopsided home playoff win over Maryvale
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Heading into hostile territory for their first glimpse of postseason action, the Allegany-Limestone boy’s basketball team shook off a slow start before sparking a 61-52 comeback in

Salamanca grabs Pre-Quarterfinal victory over JFK despite off-color performance
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The No. 7 seed Salamanca boys basketball team (11-10) secured victory in its Section 6 Class B1 Pre-Quarterfinal matchup against No. 10 seed JFK

Lady Terrors open D9 playoff run with dominant win over Austin
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Kicking off their journey back to PennWest Clarion with authority, the Otto-Eldred girl’s basketball team burst through the opening leg of
Friday Roundup: Terrors, Lady Owls pick up first wins; Olean baseball starts campaign 2-0
ULYSSES, PA – A mix of consistent and clutch hitting carried the Otto-Eldred baseball team to their first win of the season, beating Allegany Mountain League opponent Northern Potter 12-6.

Salamanca blanks CSP 4-0 behind ‘mentally tough’ defensive performance
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The Salamanca baseball team has maintained its perfect record on the season, adding one more tally in the win column after shutting out Clymer/Sherman/Panama

Warters fans 13 as Portville tallies first win of the season
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – Overcoming early struggles, the Portville softball team notched their first win of the season during their first appearance at home, beating Cuba-Rushford

Charges arising out of City Council meeting dismissed in the interests of justice; Carlos Andres detained by ICE
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A disorderly conduct charge against a man who attempted to speak twice during the public comment section of the Olean Common Council on March 25












