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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in tax breaks for Alle-Catt Wind Energy turbines and equipment, the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency rescinded the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

Pollock: Is the Bills’ problem struggling Allen or unproductive wide receiving corps?
A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star Senior Sports Columnist The question is, how much trouble are the Bills in? Yeah, Sunday’s heart-breaking 23-20 loss to the

Four seniors score as Owls out-gun Oil City on Senior Night
By HUNTER O. LYLE BRADFORD, PA – Desperate to get their season back on track, the Bradford soccer team was able to add another win to their record with a 6-0 win over

St. Bonaventure health interns provide outreach to underserved
ST. BONAVENTURE — A cadre of students in the Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University have partnered with the Cattaraugus County Health Department for the

County Health Department Influenza, Covid 19 vaccination clinics underway
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County residents still have several opportunities to get influenza and Covid vaccines at clinics across the county this month. There are nine more influenza and Covid












