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IDA votes to rescind Alle-Catt tax breaks over schools’ concern
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Ten days after approving nearly $38 million in tax breaks for Alle-Catt Wind Energy turbines and equipment, the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency rescinded the

Tentative city budget calls for 6% tax hike; sewer, water rate increases
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello released a tentative $29.1 million budget for 2024-25 on Tuesday that carries a 6% property tax increase. The $19.8 million general fund

Pitt-Bradford wins regular season championship with 24-point win over Lions
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – As the final buzzer sounded, the Panthers gathered underneath the basket, elated in the feat they had just accomplished. One by one,

Bona women’s hoops struggles with consistency, falls to VCU 81-37
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Despite showing some early signs of improvement, a string of empty possessions derailed the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team, which suffered a heavy
Two Terrors make history in O-E’s 57-point win over Hubbers
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – There’s good ways to start the season, there’s great ways to start the season and then there’s the way the Otto-Eldred
Isaac’s highlight earns spotlight from NFL
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Calling his own number, Salamanca quarterback Maddox Isaac snapped the ball and made a line for the sidelines. Bursting through the gaps,
Lady Huskies blowout Hinsdale, tally first win
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – In their second appearance at home, the Olean girls’ basketball team notched their first win of the season, suppressing Hinsdale with staunch
Ellicottville’s Holiday Valley set to open four lifts Friday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Holiday Valley opens Friday for its 67th season with a heaping helping of snow from Mother Nature and as much man-made snow as they can












