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LYLE: In search of self-improvement, Terrors take on Randolph
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com If you’ve paid attention to high school basketball in the Twin Tiers, you’ve undoubtedly heard of the Otto-Eldred boys basketball team and their propensity to
St. Bonaventure Athletics inks deal with WWE for sale of Bona-inspired title belts
On Dec. 12, the WWE announced a new multi-year licensing deal with St. Bonaventure University Athletics for the sale of legacy title belts inspired by the Bonnies’ colors and branding.
UPDATE: Hearings on IDA tax breaks for Alle-Catt Wind Farm put off until January
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Hearings on a request for tax breaks for the proposed 340 megawatt Alle-Catt Wind Farm have been put off until early next year. The Cattaraugus
Salamanca pulls off comeback win over Pioneer in home opener
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Salamanca girls basketball coach Joe Hinman knew that if his team was going to see similar levels of success compared to last season, effort
Thursday HS Wrap: Salamanca, Olean boys, Portville girls grab wins in final regular season games
HAMBURG — Powered by Avery Brown’s 25-point performance, the Salamanca boys basketball team was able to wrap up its regular season with a narrow 62-58 win over Double-A Frontier. Brown,
Allegany-Limestone boys hoops fends off Randolph 52-47 in regular season finale
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — For the Allegany-Limestone boys basketball team, there’s not a much better way to cap off the regular season than with a win over the
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in tax breaks for Alle-Catt Wind Energy turbines and equipment, the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency rescinded the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
