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Pumpkinville is recognized by state’s Historic Business Preservation Registry
GREAT VALLEY — State Senator George Borrello visited Pumpkinville Tuesday to present owners Dan and Diane Pawlowski with a certificate recognizing the popular fall destination’s inclusion in the New York

Common Council rejects 4-year contract with Olean Police Department
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council on Tuesday rejected Olean Police Department contracts with the patrol and command units. All six aldermen voted against the pacts. Alderman
WEDNESDAY PLAYOFF ROUNDUP: Salamanca volleyball drops out of playoffs; Gators secure chance at championship
FREDONIA, NY – Facing off against the second best team in the bracket, the Salamanca volleyball team’s playoff run came to an end, falling to Fredonia in three sets in

Panthers start title chase with clean sweep of Allegany-Limestone
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – For over a week, the Portville volleyball team had been waiting in anticipation. For the outset of their season, they were one

Mayor not surprised at reaction to proposed 18.6% tax rate hike; new state aid to reduce it
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne wasn’t surprised at the negative reaction of her proposed $23.2 million budget for 2026-2027 that was released on Thursday. “I’m
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators top Cleveland Hill in first round of Section 6 playoffs; Olean girls secure lopsided home playoff win over Maryvale
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Heading into hostile territory for their first glimpse of postseason action, the Allegany-Limestone boy’s basketball team shook off a slow start before sparking a 61-52 comeback in

Salamanca grabs Pre-Quarterfinal victory over JFK despite off-color performance
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The No. 7 seed Salamanca boys basketball team (11-10) secured victory in its Section 6 Class B1 Pre-Quarterfinal matchup against No. 10 seed JFK

Lady Terrors open D9 playoff run with dominant win over Austin
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Kicking off their journey back to PennWest Clarion with authority, the Otto-Eldred girl’s basketball team burst through the opening leg of



