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Council votes 4-3 to restore funding for sewer, water superintendent, angering mayor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Review of the proposed $23.2 million Olean city budget for 2026-27 became confrontational Thursday as aldermen voted 4-3 to restore funding for the water and
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Port Allegany softball, baseball open season with tandem blowouts over Hubbers; Salamanca LAX tops Cathedral Prep
SMETHPORT, PA – In her first taste of the 2026 action, Bria Wilcox opened her sophomore season with a no-hitter, dominating from the circle as she led the Port Allegany
2026 Big 30 Charities Classic selection release #2
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 second full release sent out
No Kings 3.0 protest set for Saturday in Olean’s Lincoln Park
OLEAN — The local Voices of the People Movement will be holding a protest Saturday, working with national Mobilize for the No Kings 3.0. Day of protest. The National Day
Opioid mortality rate continues to drop in county in 2025
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County’s opioid mortality rate has continued to drop in 2025. The six deaths so far this year were all attributed to fentanyl. Last year
Bona women’s basketball handles adversity in big win over rival Niagara
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com NIAGARA — Ahead of his team’s first road game of the season at Niagara, St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley warned that it will
Another stage, another sweep: Olean dispatches Roy-Hart in Crossover Championship, punch ticket to state tournament
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Walking off the court after collecting a third sweep in four playoff games, Michelle Acierno kept her elation under control, choosing a
Still a ‘work in progress,’ Bona men’s hoops look to continue to grow against Canisius
By SPENCER BATES batesopleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The overall record in the last eight matchups between the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team and Canisius is split down the middle at
