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Revised city charter, approved last year, won’t be on the ballot in November as recommended
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been edited to reflect comments made by Mayor Amy B. Sherburne.) By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — You won’t find the Revised Olean City
City swimming pool survey complete, mayor says cost estimate increases to $1.7 million
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The estimate for repairs at the City of Olean’s swimming pool in War Veterans Park have climbed to about $1.7 million, $600,000 above the initial
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville, Falconer end in stalemate; Salamanca volleyball drops in five
FALCONER, NY – Seeing their early efforts be undone late, the Portville girl’s soccer team added their first tie of the season to their record, ending deadlocked with Falconer/CV/MG at
Olean comes up empty in rematch with Panthers
By HUNTER O. LYLElyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – A month after their initial meeting, the Olean and Portville volleyball teams circled back for a rematch, however, the sequel ended much like
State officials meet with Cattaraugus County supervisors
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — Members of the Cattaraugus County Supervisors Association heard Thursday from the state Motor Vehicle commissioner and representatives of the governor and state
Common Council begins review of $23.2 million proposed Olean budget for 2026-27
By RICK MILER Olean Star The Olean Common Council held its first meeting Thursday on the proposed $23.2 million city budget for 2026-27 and its 18.69% tax levy increase. After
Joint task force, not ICE, was seeking fugitives in Olean Thursday morning
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A joint task force of federal and state law enforcement made two fugitive arrests in Olean Thursday morning. Social media posts suggested the
Well-rounded effort sees Bona men’s hoops past Rhode Island
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Ever since Atlantic 10 play started, defense has been largely a mystery for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team. Even when its offense
