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Proposed Olean city tax rate is down by half to 9%; aldermen seek water, sewer director reinstatement
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council’s line-by-line review of the proposed $23.2 million budget for 2026-27 has resulted in cuts and revisions that have pared a tentative

IDA grants $480,000 sales tax abatement for Olean brownfield cleanup by Benson to retain 1 job
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) approved $480,000.00 in tax exemptions for a local developer Tuesday for a brownfield cleanup off River

Lens Martial speaks out after City Council rejects Mayor’s plan for outside auditing consultant
Current Olean Auditor Lens Martial submitted the following letter to the Mayor and the City Council. He has not received a response: Dear City Council Members and Mayor, Thank you

Consistency, aggression lifts Salamanca to season-opening win over Terrors
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Opening their season with an interstate invitation, the Salamanca baseball team defended their home turf with a 7-4 win over Otto-Eldred. Entering
Wednesday Roundup: Edwards leads Olean with no-hitter; O-E baseball falls to Gators
OLEAN, NY — After a 12-day hiatus, the Olean softball team returned to action and picked up where they left off, dominating Jamestown 13-0 in five innings on the shoulders

Allegany-Limestone survives late Dunkirk rally, remains unbeaten with 6-5 victory
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — Staving off a late scare from Dunkirk, the Allegany-Limestone softball team was able to keep its immaculate record intact with a 6-5 win at home.

Bradford drops second meeting to Brookville after slow start
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Unable to make up for their early shortcomings, the Bradford baseball team fell to Brookville, 10-3, ultimately being swept by the Rovers

Rosters announced for Ninth Annual NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase
BRADFORD — The official rosters for the Ninth Annual NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase have been announced. This year’s event, to be held at the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford












