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Olean, Cattaraugus County, towns running short of salt in cold water
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Last Thursday, Olean Mayor Bill Aiello issued a press release advising motorists that the city was experiencing a road salt shortage that requires “minimizing the use of

Republican Amy Black Sherburne to primary Aiello on Republican line for Mayor, authorized to run on Democratic ticket
OLEAN — Republican Amy Black Sherburne announced her candidacy today for Olean mayor and city Democrats have voted to cross-endorse her. Sherburne’s announcement sets the stage for a Republican primary

Aiello formally announces candidacy for fourth term
OLEAN — Mayor William J. Aiello formally announced today that he’s running for a fourth term. “It has been my honor to serve our great city for the past 12

Pollock: A critical stretch for St. Bonaventure basketball starts on Saturday in the Reilly Center
A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist Saturday afternoon, when Duquesne visits the Reilly Center, begins a critical 15-day stretch that will determine St. Bonaventure’s seeding in

Efficient Richmond offense too much for Bonnies in 89-80 loss
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — There was simply no stopping the Spiders. A team chock-full of experience, veteran leadership and offensive firepower, Richmond managed to put it all

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Sherry leads Terrors in return to Smethport; Olean wrestling sneaks out a win over Trojans
SMETHPORT, PA – In his return to his former hardwood, Jack Sherry led the Otto-Eldred boy’s basketball team to a win over Smethport, adding another double-double to his record during

Lady Owls offense goes cold in loss to St. Marys
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – In a night where the lid just wouldn’t come off the rim, the Bradford girl’s basketball team failed to close the gap

Olean DPW director updates aldermen on replacing North Union Street lights
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean City Public Works Director James Sprague updated the Olean Common Council on a number of projects Tuesday — including the replacement of street lighting












