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Cattaraugus County schools share $10 million state aid hike
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County school districts will share in $267.8 million in state aid in the 2025-2026 state budget, a $10 million increase. There was an 8.1%

Hinsdale takes back-to-back wins at county Envirothon
ALLEGANY STATE PARK — Hinsdale Central School repeated as back-to-back Cattaraugus County Envirothon Competition champions at the event’s 32nd edition held at Camp Allegany in the Red House Area of Allegany State Park

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

2026 Big 30 Charities Classic selection release #3
The Big 30 has begun unveiling the names of players who have committed to participating in the upcoming 2026 Charities Classic. The following is the third full release sent out

Margeson’s masterclass, opportunistic offense guide Allegany-Limestone past Otto-Eldred
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — After his team’s first game of the 2026 season, Allegany-Limestone baseball head coach Eric Hemphill noted that the goal is to keep stacking upon

Democrats head toward primary in 23rd Congressional District; Langworthy dodges GOP contest
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Two Democrats filed nominating petitions last week to force a primary in the 23rd Congressional District, while incumbent Rep. Nick Langworthy’s Republican challenger failed in

Seneca leader Tina Abrams is 57th Senate District’s ‘Woman of Distinction’
ALBANY —State Sen. George Borrello today announced that Tina Abrams, a member of the Seneca Nation Council and longtime community leader, has been selected as the 57th District’s honoree for












