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Aldermen approve $31.1 million combined city budget, sewer, water funds; 5.75% tax rate hike
By RICK MILLER Olean Star After a marathon Finance Committee meeting Tuesday night, the Olean Common Council voted unanimously to approve an amended 2026-27 city budget with a 5.75% tax

Portville baseball snaps three-game losing streak with six-inning mercy over CLV
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — After having dropped each of its last three games, the Portville baseball team bounced back with an 11-1, six-inning victory over Cattaraugus-Little Valley on
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Owls baseball drop third straight; Gators track and field secures NTL title
ST. MARYS, PA – Seeing the Dutchmen for the second time in four days, the Bradford baseball team’s slump continued with a 13-3, five inning loss on the road. After

Hosting Kane, Owls track and field split Senior Night
BRADFORD, PA – On an afternoon where they recognized their 17 seniors, the Bradford track and field teams came up with a mixed bag against Kane, with the boys sweeping
Family, friends attend dedication of City Hall bench for Chief Luty
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Nearly 50 family members and friends of the late Olean Police Chief Michael Luty attended a ceremony Wednesday to dedicate a bench outside the Olean Municipal
Panthers earn fourth straight win with 47-point blowout over Alfred
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – As the season rolls on, the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s men’s basketball team seems to only heat up, winning their fourth
Pollock: A look at McDermott’s smart play calling to beat KC, and why we are taking James Cook for granted?
A column by CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist Some reflections on the Bills’ impressive 30-21 victory over the previously-undefeated Chiefs on Sunday afternoon at Highmark Stadium: • Buffalo coach
Aldermen considering return of paid parking in downtown Olean
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — As Olean moves toward reinstating paid parking on downtown streets and parking lots, the Common Council is reviewing costs of hiring a parking












