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Common Council approves new Comprehensive Development Plan
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council on Tuesday approved a new Comprehensive Development Plan designed to guide future growth in the city through 2045. The 20-year comprehensive

Arsonists again target former Cattaraugus Elementary School
By RICK MILLER Olean Star CATTARAUGUS — Six fire companies responded to an arson fire at the former Cattaraugus Elementary School Tuesday. There were no injuries. The Cattaraugus County Emergency

County Attorney Ashley Smith to seek GOP nomination for DA
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Cattaraugus County Attorney Ashley Smith announced Thursday she plans to run for district attorney in November. Smith, of Allegany, is the second Republican

ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors keep rolling with win over NoPo; Panthers volleyball sweeps B-R
ULYSSES, PA – Leading the team with a double-double, Rayel Hakes carried the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball team to their sixth league win of the season, beating Northern Potter 40-27. After

Bona women’s hoops aim to find groove early, not react against George Washington
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After showing flashes of what its true capability is as a team last time out, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team is looking

Leaving the nest: Four Owls sign letters to play collegiate sports
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – For most high school athletes, the prospect of taking the next step and playing at the collegiate level is an out-of-reach dream,

Thursday HS Wrap: Salamanca girls hoops pick up big win over Dunkirk on senior night; Portville falls to Frewsburg despite Haynes’ 20 points
SALAMANCA — The Salamanca girls basketball team celebrated its senior night with a resounding 53-22 thrashing of Dunkirk. The Warriors managed to hold the Marauders to just 10 points through

Olean girls hoops downed 48-29 by Fredonia after second half offensive deluge
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — It was a tale of two halves for the Olean girls basketball team as Fredonia ran away with a 48-29 result after the sides entered












