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Tentative city budget calls for 6% tax hike; sewer, water rate increases

February 20, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello released a tentative $29.1 million budget for 2024-25 on Tuesday that carries a 6% property tax increase. The $19.8 million general fund

With a win over Penn St.-Altoona, the Pitt-Bradford mens' basketball team secured their first regular season championship in over two decades. After the win, the team cut their net in celebration. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Pitt-Bradford wins regular season championship with 24-point win over Lions

February 20, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – As the final buzzer sounded, the Panthers gathered underneath the basket, elated in the feat they had just accomplished. One by one,

Bona women’s hoops struggles with consistency, falls to VCU 81-37

February 19, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Despite showing some early signs of improvement, a string of empty possessions derailed the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team, which suffered a heavy

Braford's Carter Roulo is fouled during the Owls' 54-44 loss to St. Marys on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Bradford will meet the Dutch again on Thursday during the District 9 Class 4A semifinals. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Owls, Terrors lock in ahead of District 9 postseason

February 19, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com After roughly two and a half months of the regular season, the playoffs are finally here. With the District 9 brackets seeing their first glimpses

OLEAN PRINCIPAL JEFF ANDREANO CLEARED OF ALL CHARGES: Prosecutor and Judge agree there was no proof to support charges against Andreano.

February 4, 2026

By: Eric Firkel Olean Star – firkeloleanstar@gmail.com City Court Judge George Panebainco dismissed all charges against Olean Principal Jeff Andreano this morning, with prejudice. The Court granted Andreano’s motion to