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Olean facing $1 million shortfall in sales tax revenue for 2024-25, enacts spending freeze
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Olean Mayor Bill Aiello last week sent a letter to city department heads to notify them of a spending freeze due to a
Friday Roundup: Salamanca boys hoops claim third consecutive CCAA Div. I title, Olean boys get back to winning ways
FREDONIA, NY – For the third time in as many years, the Salamanca boys basketball team has claimed the CCAA Div. I title, clinching it this season with a 60-51
Every Panther scores as Portville decimates Cassadaga Valley
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – Winning by 40 points, the Portville boys’ basketball team took down Cassadaga Valley for the second time this season, earning a season
Bona men’s hoops prepared for matchup against improved, unchanged Fordham team
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — As the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team prepares to take on Fordham for the second time this season, it will be hoping for
Harmful algae blooms close lakes in Allegany State Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star RED HOUSE — Both Red House Lake and Quaker Lake in Allegany State Park remain closed this weekend due to harmful algae blooms. Heading into the
Olean ice rink opens early for start of 2024-25 season
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The William O. Smith Recreation Center’s ice rink opened for the 2024-25 season on Monday — the earliest opening in its 45 years. Why
IDA OKs rail bike operation using its tracks in Village of Cattaraugus
BY: Rick Miller, OLEAN STAR CATTARAUGUS — A new way to enjoy the Cattaraugus County scenery will take off soon from the Village of Cattaraugus. The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development
Acting Sheriff Eric Butler names Lt. Nate Root as his undersheriff
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Acting Sheriff Eric Butler named Lt. Nate Root to be his undersheriff. Butler, the former undersheriff, became sheriff when former Sheriff
