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Portville remains unmatched
Lady Panthers sweep Falconer for 11th consecutive Sectional title By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com JAMESTOWN, NY – The old adage is it’s hard to beat a team three times in

Cattaraugus County releases largest budget in history; tax rates down in 23 of 34 municipalities; 14 jobs cut
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers received a $239.7 million tentative budget Wednesday that cuts 14 jobs — mostly kitchen staff at the Pines Nursing

With season behind them, teams reflect on making waves in girls soccer
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Over the past two months, three girls soccer teams have stood out through the seemingly relentless weeks of the regular season. Portville, Allegany-Limestone and Ellicottville

Butler easily wins county sheriff’s race over Whitmore
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Acting Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler was elected to a four-year term Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Denny “D.J.” Whitmore. Butler, the former undersheriff who

Bona women’s hoops wraps up season with 60-50 loss to Saint Louis in A10 tournament
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com HENRICO, VA — The season has officially come to a close for the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team after it suffered a 60-50 defeat to Saint

Huskies’ back-to-back dreams end with 20-point loss to Lackawanna in A2 semis
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO, NY – Unable to get their offense clicking, the Olean boys’ basketball team’s season came to an end in the Section VI Class A2

Salamanca boys hoops fall 63-60 to Wilson in B2 Semis as comeback attempt comes up short
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO — The No. 1 seed Salamanca boys basketball team has become synonymous with its ability to fight with its back against the wall. Look no

Langworthy reflects on Trump speech
WASHINGTON — Rep. Nick Langworthy (NY-23) released the following statement after President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress Tuesday evening: “Under the Trump Administration, the American Dream is being renewed. I was












