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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
J.C. Seneca elected Seneca Nation president over Tuesday over General
IRVING — After winning the Seneca Nation Presidential Primary by a two-to-one margin in September, J.C. Seneca on Tuesday received a mandate in the Seneca General Election by earning over 87% of the popular vote over his
Bonnies flip the script, defeat Niagara with second-half dominance
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Down by as many as 15 points in the first half, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team rallied and scored a bounce-back win
Roundup: Lady Terrors win by 51; Portville volleyball improves to 4-0
DUKE CENTER, PA – Playing in the third North Tier League game of the season, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball game decimated Galeton, allowing just one basket as they went on
Bonnies cruise past Siena for second-straight Franciscan Cup win
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALBANY — Another blistering start, spurred on by the defensive prowess of the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team saw it secure its second-straight Franciscan Cup trophy.
Panthers sweep Cuba Rushford in battle of defenses
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY COUNTY, NY – Despite turnover troubles, the Portville girls’ basketball team eked out a win over Cuba Rushford, completing the season sweep with a
