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Salamanca opens Section VI playoff campaign with rout of Medina
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Beginning their Section VI Class B title defense in dominating fashion, the Salamanca girl’s basketball team breezed by Medina, surging in the

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

Pollock: When the Buffalo Bills aren’t playing, it’s all NFL Red Zone
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist Full disclosure, other than the five Sundays when the Bills aren’t playing, the 13 others are my favorite days of the year.

Portville boys soccer puts six past Salamanca in shutout win
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Tallying its second-biggest win of the season, the Portville boys soccer team rolled past Salamanca 6-0. For the Panthers, it was their sixth win
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Owls sweep Punxsy; Salamanca girl’s tennis pick up big win on Senior Night
BRADFORD, PA – Seeing the Lady Chucks for the second time this season, the Lady Owls were able to complete the season sweep on their home court. Bradford opened the

Olean Charter Commission approves final draft with strong mayor, ability to set salaries
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean City Charter Commission completed its task Thursday, unanimously approving a final draft of the proposed new City Charter. The proposed new charter continues












