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IDA votes to rescind Alle-Catt tax breaks over schools’ concern
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Ten days after approving nearly $38 million in tax breaks for Alle-Catt Wind Energy turbines and equipment, the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency rescinded the

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

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

Allegany-Limestone completes ‘resilient’ comeback over Bradford in season-opener
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER — Just last week Maddie Kahm found herself on the sidelines, yet to be cleared after sustaining a knee injury ahead of the season.

Bona women’s hoops prepared for potentially ‘dangerous’ matchup with Le Moyne
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SYRACUSE — After a brief hiatus for an early-December Atlantic 10 matchup, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team is set to resume its non-conference schedule with

Bona men’s hoops set for defensive test against Big 4 rival Buffalo
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team is gearing up for its fifth game in just 12 days — no small challenge. Having to go

Olean Oilers to announce Mike Threehouse as team’s first head coach of PGCBL era
OLEAN — The Olean Oilers, fresh off making the announcement that they will be joining the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL), are set to unveil Mike Threehouse as the











