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Underdogs, favorites alike ready for impending Section VI playoffs
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com As the Section VI girls’ basketball postseason begins, four familiar faces prepare for two weeks of intense, high stakes contests. While some are used to
Olean, Cattaraugus County, towns running short of salt in cold water
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Last Thursday, Olean Mayor Bill Aiello issued a press release advising motorists that the city was experiencing a road salt shortage that requires “minimizing the use of
Republican Amy Black Sherburne to primary Aiello on Republican line for Mayor, authorized to run on Democratic ticket
OLEAN — Republican Amy Black Sherburne announced her candidacy today for Olean mayor and city Democrats have voted to cross-endorse her. Sherburne’s announcement sets the stage for a Republican primary
Aiello formally announces candidacy for fourth term
OLEAN — Mayor William J. Aiello formally announced today that he’s running for a fourth term. “It has been my honor to serve our great city for the past 12
PA boys all-stars run away with 101-81 win over NY in Big 30 Senior Classic
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — It was a high-scoring affair between the New York and Pennsylvania Big 30 Senior Classic Boys All-Stars, complete with spotlight-snatching dunks, dimes and blocks.
Ruter’s buzzer-beater hands PA girls all-stars Big 30 Senior Classic win over NY all-stars
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — The booming cheers that ensued after a game-winning shot found its way through the hoop symbolized everything good about the Big 30 Senior Classic.
Village of Cattaraugus wins $10 million Downtown Revitalization award
By RICK MILLER OLEAN STAR CATTARAUGUS — The Village of Cattaraugus won the lottery! Village officials were notified by Gov. Kathy Hochul this week that the village was the recipient of a
Five Pines staff members cited as heroes for life-saving actions
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers gave five county employees who are heroes a standing ovation Wednesday. The five were at work at the Pines Healthcare and
