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Olean looking to 5% bed tax to fund tourism, development
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — By this time next month, the City of Olean’s plan to institute a bed or occupancy tax could become effective. Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul
Pollock Prediction: Will the Buffalo Bills be motivated to handle the inspired Rams?
(Cutline: Rams coach Sean McVay says, “Josh Allen is a great competitor. He’s got an incredible ability to extend plays. He’s got a bunch of physical tools. He’s a really
Unofficial election auditor seeking county voter data files complaint
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A Randolph man has filed a complaint in federal court seeking data from the Cattaraugus County Board of Elections on the November 2022 election.
Salamanca’s State Championship dreams fall eight yards short
As the clock ran out and the reality of Salamanca’s loss in the State Championship set in, emotions flooded both sidelines. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle By HUNTER O.
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Portville girls volleyball remains unbeaten; Mangold at the double for Bradford girls soccer
JAMESTOWN, NY — Collecting its third consecutive sweep, the Portville girls volleyball team continued its undefeated start to the 2025 season with a win over Southwestern. The Panthers, led by

Backus tallies first career goal in Panthers’ win over Olean
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Playing in one of their final games before league play begins, the Portville boy’s soccer team snuck out a win over Olean,

Sherwood gets first win at home as Bona women’s soccer blanks LIU
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Drenched in ice water, St. Bonaventure women’s soccer coach Melissa Sherwood was showered in praise and celebration after picking up the first win

Bliss, Port Allegany’s Swiss army knife, leads the charge for Gators as they march towards State Championship
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – It comes as no surprise that the Port Allegany football team is off to a dominant, red-hot start. Again. Fresh off











