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in tax breaks for Alle-Catt Wind Energy turbines and equipment, the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency rescinded the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

Huskies scorch Lewiston-Porter for 29-7 Homecoming weekend win
By HUNTER O. LYLE Olean Star OLEAN – As they filtered through the tunnel out of Bradner Stadium, the Olean High School student section had plenty to celebrate. Not only were they about

Online auction to benefit Warming House
ST. BONAVENTURE — A Silent Auction to complement the Empty Bowls & Baskets Dinner on Thursday, Sept. 26, at St. Bonaventure’s Richter Center is now live. Proceeds from the dinner

Wellsville swimming still undefeated; Soccer, tennis action from around Allegany County
By CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com Wellsville 95, Wayland-Cohocton 70 (3-0-1) WAYLAND — After starting their four-peat title defense with a tie against Letchworth, the Sea Lions have continued to

Zoar Valley Coalition plan demonstration Saturday to stop logging
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GOWANDA — Zoar Valley activists plan to demonstrate Saturday near where the state plans to log hundreds of acres of trees — including old growth trees —












