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Cattaraugus-Wyoming Co. Head Start Program remains closed for a third day
RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Cattaraugus and Wyoming Counties Head Start Program remained closed for a third day Friday as officials grappled with President Donald Trump’s “pause” in federal

Route 219/Peters Road intersection in Ashford will become roundabout
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ASHFORD — New traffic control devices for all-way stops were installed last week at the T intersection of Route 219/Miller Road and Peters Road in the town of

Olean facing $1 million shortfall in sales tax revenue for 2024-25, enacts spending freeze
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Olean Mayor Bill Aiello last week sent a letter to city department heads to notify them of a spending freeze due to a

Friday Roundup: Salamanca boys hoops claim third consecutive CCAA Div. I title, Olean boys get back to winning ways
FREDONIA, NY – For the third time in as many years, the Salamanca boys basketball team has claimed the CCAA Div. I title, clinching it this season with a 60-51

Last minute comeback sees Gators sweep Cameron County, inch closer towards NTL title
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Head coach Kyle Babcock’s message to his team heading into the final minutes of play was simple: we’re down, but not

Bona’s second-half surge not enough as Dayton swipes 72-70 victory
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com DAYTON, OH — With under a minute left in the first half, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team found itself in a 13-point hole. After an

Bona seeking complete defensive performance ahead of Davidson fixture
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team’s losing streak extended to five games at the hands of Loyola Chicago on Dec. 31. But it

Sheriff calls Hochul ‘a fool’ over bill to ban NY law enforcement from ICE pacts
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced a bill last week that would ban New York law enforcement from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). If approved










