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City firefighter declares candidacy to run for Olean mayor on GOP line
OLEAN — And then there were three. Jared Isaman, an Olean firefighter and paramedic has thrown his hat into the Olean mayoral race. He’s seeking the Republican nomination along with

Rebuilding West State Street with $25 million RAISE grant gets full common council OK
Editor’s note: The council also voted to award a contract for $132,166.00 for reaccreditation of the city’s levee system to Henningson, Durham & Richardson Architecture and Engineering. By RICK MILLER

Olean man shot after pointing gun at troopers in critical condition
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean man shot by state police after he pointed a handgun at them outside his North Seventh Street home early Wednesday was reported in

No serious injuries reported From North Sixth Street Fire
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — No serious injuries were reported Thursday at a house fire at 119 S. Sixth St. The fire was reported to Olean police dispatch at

Salamanca opens Section VI playoff campaign with rout of Medina
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Beginning their Section VI Class B title defense in dominating fashion, the Salamanca girl’s basketball team breezed by Medina, surging in the

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












