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Bridget Marshall confirmed Olean City Attorney by Common Council
By RICK MILLER Olan Star OLEAN — Olean aldermen unanimously confirmed a Randolph attorney, Bridget Marshall, to succeed Jack Hart as Olean city attorney at a special meeting Tuesday. Mayor Bill Aiello

Portville remains unmatched
Lady Panthers sweep Falconer for 11th consecutive Sectional title By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com JAMESTOWN, NY – The old adage is it’s hard to beat a team three times in

Cattaraugus County releases largest budget in history; tax rates down in 23 of 34 municipalities; 14 jobs cut
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers received a $239.7 million tentative budget Wednesday that cuts 14 jobs — mostly kitchen staff at the Pines Nursing

With season behind them, teams reflect on making waves in girls soccer
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Over the past two months, three girls soccer teams have stood out through the seemingly relentless weeks of the regular season. Portville, Allegany-Limestone and Ellicottville

LYLE: In search of self-improvement, Terrors take on Randolph
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com If you’ve paid attention to high school basketball in the Twin Tiers, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the Otto-Eldred boys basketball team and their propensity to

St. Bonaventure Athletics inks deal with WWE for sale of Bona-inspired title belts
On Dec. 12, the WWE announced a new multi-year licensing deal with St. Bonaventure University Athletics for the sale of legacy title belts inspired by the Bonnies’ colors and branding.

UPDATE: Hearings on IDA tax breaks for Alle-Catt Wind Farm put off until January
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Hearings on a request for tax breaks for the proposed 340 megawatt Alle-Catt Wind Farm have been put off until early next year. The Cattaraugus

Salamanca pulls off comeback win over Pioneer in home opener
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Salamanca girls basketball coach Joe Hinman knew that if his team was going to see similar levels of success compared to last season, effort












