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County 2023 budget audit shows a $2.9 million drop in fund balance, unassigned fund balance dropped by $6.6 million
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County’s audit for the year ending Dec. 31, 2023 showed an expected $2.9 million drop in the general fund balance to $55.4 million. After the county

Another water leak closes Cattaraugus County Center
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A water leak that closed the Cattaraugus County Center here for a second time in six weeks will cost the county up to $25,000

Police identify body of man found in Front Street dumpster
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Police have identified the body of the man found Friday in a recycling dumpster behind Jim’s Park and Shop on First Street. The

Olean alderman OK 40-year PILOT for new 60-unit apartment complex
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council agreed Tuesday to a 40-year payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for a new 60-unit apartment complex to be
Wednesday Roundup: Portville flips the script on North Collins; Otto-Eldred defeats Galeton in three-inning shutout
NORTH COLLINS, NY – Thanks to two clutch runs in the top of the seventh inning, the Portville softball team was able to steal a 7-5 win on the road

Olean offense erupts in 13-1 win over Salamanca to open league play
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The Olean offense needed absolutely no invitation to get off and running in its CCAA 1 opener against Salamanca, connecting for 11 hits and scoring

Errors clip Owls’ wings in loss to Punxsutawney
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – In a day that saw more errors than hits, the Bradford baseball team fell to Punxsutawney, 8-2, as their losing streak grew

Olean Common Council passes $29.1 million budget by 5-2 vote
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to adopt a $29,149,462 budget for 2025-26 that carries a 6% tax hike. The general fund is $19.8












