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Speakers concerned over Hemlock Hollow Wind Farm ask Olean officials to join municipalities in opposition
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Several speakers urged Mayor Amy B. Sherburne and the Olean Common Council Tuesday to become involved with surrounding towns in challenging the proposed Hemlock Hollow

War Veterans Park splash pad reconstruction on hold after new proposal from contractor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star “It’s currently in the hands of the attorneys,” one Olean city official told members of the Olean Common Council Tuesday in reporting the status of

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Olean’s win streak comes to a close; Gariepy leads Panthers to victory
OLEAN, NY – After nearly two weeks of untouched play, the Olean volleyball team’s win streak came to an end, losing their momentum in a four-set defeat to Fredonia. Coming

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Panthers, Huskies soccer find stalemates on the road; Olean volleyball outpaces Ellicottville
ELLICOTTVILLE, NY – Finding themselves in yet another rock fight, the Portville boy’s soccer team was unable to separate themselves from Ellicottville/Franklinville, tacking on their second tie of the season

County sets committee review, public hearing on $296.7 million tentative 2026 budget
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers have scheduled a public hearing on the $296.7 million tentative 2026 county budget for 6:31 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19.

Bona men’s hoops to host well-rounded Youngstown State with 4-0 start on the line
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Through three games, two of which were of rivalry caliber, there is not much that has surprised St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach Mark

Bonnies looking to be ‘in sync’ defensively against a familiar Canisius side
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After claiming its third consecutive win to start the season, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team has wind in its sails. But it

County approves $10.7 million host community agreement with Alle-Catt Wind Energy
County approves $10.7 million host community agreement with Alle-Catt Wind Energy By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY —Cattaraugus County will receive $10.7 million over 20 years under a host




