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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

Pollock: The Buffalo Bills still have plenty of holes to fill in the draft
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist Opinions vary on Brandon Beane’s success as Bills general manager. There’s no question his first draftee as GM, in 2018’s first round,

Kathy S. Weishan
September 30, 1946 – April 12, 2025 Ellicottville – Kathy S. Weishan, 78, of Harlingen, TX, formerly of Ellicottville, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025 at her home in Harlingen.

Monday Roundup: Bradford baseball, Otto-Eldred softball earn shutout wins
WARREN — The Bradford baseball team was one hit away from shutting out Warren in an 8-0 victory in enemy territory. The Owls were in full control from the first

Terrors’ win streak comes to an end with three-inning thrashing
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ELDRED, PA – In their worst loss of the season, the Otto-Eldred baseball team witnessed Coudersport plant their flag on their home diamond, beating the











