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Mayor nominates Douglas to Ward 6 vacancy; council to vote on confirmation Tuesday night
By RICK MILLER Olean Star James Douglas Jr., an independent from Ward 6 has been nominated by Mayor Amy B. Sherburne to succeed Alderman Vernon Robinson Jr. The appointment is

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors sweep on Senior Night; Portville soccer routs Rebels
DUKE CENTER, PA – Returning to the Terror Dome for the final time this season, the Otto-Eldred volleyball team recognized their prolific senior leadership before swiftly dispatching Oswayo Valley in

Ailey II – The Next Generation of Dance, to perform at SBU Quick Center Oct. 18
ST. BONAVENTURE — One of the world’s most popular modern dance companies is coming to the Southern Tier. The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University

Borrello, VA WNY Healthcare System, Hinsdale Legion to host veterans outreach Wednesday
HINSDALE – Senator George Borrello will partner with VA Western New York Healthcare System and Hinsdale American Legion Post #1434 to host a Veteran Outreach and Enrollment Event on Wednesday,

Revised Olean tax bills, refunds are mailed out
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Revised 2025-26 Olean city tax bills are in the mail, Mayor Bill Aiello announced Thursday. When the budget was approved in April, the amount of

EF-1 tornado hit Great Valley US Weather Service confirms
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — The U.S. Weather Service confirmed last Tuesday that an EF-1 tornado touched down in Great Valley Monday, leaving a nearly 2.4-mile path of destruction,

Aiello and Sherburne file for independent mayoral lines: Lincoln vs. Common Sense
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Both candidates in the June 24 Olean mayoral primary have filed for independent ballot lines in general election in November. Mayor Bill Aiello and Amy

Genesee’s early lead steamrolls into blowout loss for Oilers
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – After riding high over the past week, the Olean Oilers’ wave of momentum came crashing down during their first appearance in front



