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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

Lyme disease awareness month: Take steps to prevent tick bites
RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — You, a member of your family or your pet may bring an unwelcome guest home on your next picnic or other outing — a tick

Cooperative Extension pairs with My Home Park for native plant fundraiser
ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Cattaraugus County is teaming up with native plant experts at My Home Park to launch their first native plant sale fundraiser. The fundraiser

Woj, roster retention and veteran leadership, keys for St. Bonaventure MBB ahead of new season
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PITTSBURGH, PA — The Atlantic 10 men’s basketball season is officially here. But for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team, the early goings of this campaign

Pollock: Saints gave the Buffalo Bills all they wanted on Sunday afternoon
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist If you bet the Bills and gave those 16 1/2 points you won’t be cashing that ticket any time soon. New Orleans, now

Small details all the difference as Olean falls to Chautauqua Lake in four sets
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Ahead of her team’s matchup against Chautauqua Lake, Olean girls volleyball coach Michelle Acierno knew her side was in for a tough battle. The
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Warriors soccer stunted by Timberwolves; Lady Gators tack on another NTL sweep
CATTARAUGUS, NY – Despite outshooting their opponents 31-2, the Salamanca girls soccer team just couldn’t find a way into the back of the net, ultimately losing 2-1 to Cattaraugus Little












