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Cattaraugus County schools share $10 million state aid hike
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County school districts will share in $267.8 million in state aid in the 2025-2026 state budget, a $10 million increase. There was an 8.1%

Hinsdale takes back-to-back wins at county Envirothon
ALLEGANY STATE PARK — Hinsdale Central School repeated as back-to-back Cattaraugus County Envirothon Competition champions at the event’s 32nd edition held at Camp Allegany in the Red House Area of Allegany State Park

Sempolinski, Borrello blast record $254 billion budget
ALBANY — Both of Cattaraugus County elected state legislators voted against the 2025-2026 state budget of $254.3 billion Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, said he voted against the state budget because

Dramatic drop in fentanyl deaths in Cattaraugus County continues
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Cattaraugus County opioid overdose deaths were down dramatically in 2024 and show signs — so far — of being lower again this year. Public Health
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: New-look Terrors start season with victory; Kane’s Haight spoils Lady Gators’ season opener
ULYSSES, PA – In the new installment of the Terrors, the Otto-Eldred boy’s basketball continued their winning tradition, posting a North Tier League win over Northern Potter to open the

Salamanca’s furious rally falls short vs. Randolph
Warriors roar back from down 30, but nipped late, 51-49 SALAMANCA – If you’d presumed this game was all but over at halftime, perhaps nobody could have blamed you. The

Bona women’s hoops stressing need to be ‘ready for intensity’ ahead of A10 opener at SLU
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SAINT LOUIS — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team is back in action after their hectic Thanksgiving break tournament at Cleveland State. And while this may

Sheriff’s Office may offer ‘enhanced law enforcement’ on Seneca’s Allegany Territory
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Legislature committees will review three resolutions Wednesday dealing with providing police services on the Seneca Nation’s Allegany Territory. The murders












