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Salamanca Mayoral candidate ‘Smitty’ dishes up chicken for Labor Day lunch for 90 city employees
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Michael “Smitty” Smith, the former Salamanca mayor running for another term under the Salamanca Proud banner, provided city workers with a Labor Day

FRIDAY ROUNDUP: A-L picks up first eleven-man victory; Veilleux’s dominance continues in Port’s 49-point win over Hubbers
ALLEGANY, NY – After a year where they ‘took their lumps,’ the Allegany-Limestone football team finally broke the seal, earning their first win since returning to eleven-man football with a

Salamanca implodes in season-opening loss to Griffins
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Entering the season on the heels of significant roster turnover, the Salamanca football team knew there would be a learning curve. What

Salamanca Warriors changing their mindset, build around rookie QB
Taking to the gridiron after the first big personnel change, the Warriors came out to a hot 4-0 start in 2025. However, they then ran into trouble, ending the season

Sherburne wants to reappoint Charter Commission to get revisions on November 2027 ballot
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Mayor Amy B. Sherburne wants to reappoint the Olean Charter Commission and have their charter revisions on the November 2027 election ballot. The mayor was

14th annual WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend set Saturday and Sunday at county fairgrounds
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The 14th annual WILMA Woolly Bear Weekend will showcase local businesses, manufacturers, artisans and crafters Saturday and Sunday at the Cattaraugus County

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Portville boys dominate final opponent; Salamanca’s air raid upsets top-seeded Golden Falcons
ALLEGANY, NY – Taking the field for their final contest of the regular season, the Portville boy’s soccer team ended in dominating fashion, beating Pine Valley/Gowanda 9-0 on a night

A graceful finale: Gariepy leads Portville to end of season win, spoils Gators’ season-long win streak
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY, NY – Heading into the last game on the schedule, one without postseason or league ramifications, the smart move for any team would be




