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Jack Searles to step down as county administrator in June
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Administrator John “Jack” Searles plans to tell county lawmakers Wednesday of his plans to step down in June from the post he’s held
Schmidt honored with Coaches vs. Cancer Champion Award
SAN ANTONIO, TX — While the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four took center stage in San Antonio over this past weekend, there was more than just elite level basketball to
Common Council to vote on $19.8 million city budget Tuesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Finance Committee Chairman Sonya McCall hopes to pass the 2025-26 Olean city budget with its 6% property tax hike on Tuesday night as planned. The
Monday Roundup: Bradford softball demolishes Kane; Salamanca baseball blanks Eagles
KANE, PA – Winning the battle at the plate 14-4, the Bradford softball team strung together back-to-back wins, dominating Kane 16-1 in 6 innings. Despite suffering two outs in their
Second half slump condemns Bona women’s hoops in loss at Richmond
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley, sensing danger, called a timeout early in the second half. His side had executed their
King seeks GOP primary with Rep. Langworthy in 23rd Congressional District
By RICK MILLER Olean Star A Tioga County Republican has declared his candidacy for Congress in the 23rd Congressional District. James King, a retired engineer and lifelong moderate Republican plans
Unconfirmed members of Olean Zoning Board of Appeals confirmed by aldermen
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — In a short meeting Tuesday, the Olean Common Council confirmed several mayoral appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Five of the six
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Gators earn NTL title with season-finale win over NoPo; A-L boys drop to Falconer on the road
PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Tallying one final league win, the Port Allegany boy’s basketball team officially earned the North Tier League title, beating Northern Potter 59-21. Looking to close their
