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First case of measles reported in Cattaraugus County Amish community in 36 years
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County has reported its first case of measles in more than 36 years — an unvaccinated individual in the northwestern part of the county.

New York football looks to up-and-comers to carry the torch
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com In high school football, consistency only goes so far. Rosters fluctuate, coaching staffs roll over and success ebbs and flows. What stays the same, and

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Port United, Portville suffer losses on the road
EISENHOWER, PA – Taking to the road for the first time of the season, the Port United girl’s soccer team was ultimately dispatched back home with a loss, falling to

Mayor, Common Council eye action to force corrective work at War Veterans Park splash pad
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council’s Parks and Recreation Committee agreed Tuesday to consider a resolution next week to declare default and terminate a contract with PV

Terrors survive overtime thriller against Port despite offensive struggles
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – For the first time all season, the Otto-Eldred boys’ basketball team was on their heels. After four quarters of uncharacteristically dreadful

IDA meeting Friday to vote on Alle-Catt tax breaks
If granted, a PILOT would provide Towns $15M more than the NYS Uniform Assessment, but will cost the County and School Districts $29.11M, resulting in a net-loss of $14.11M in

Bona sees second-half surge fended off by UMass, falls 81-54
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com AMHERST, MA — After enduring a consistent offensive display from UMass in the first half, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team rallied, connected on a haymaker of

Wednesday Roundup: Lady Terrors sweep Smethport with 20-point road win; Olean wrestling celebrates seniors, youth
SMETHPORT, PA – Weathering a second-half surge from the Lady Hubbers, the Otto-Eldred girls’ basketball was able to hold on to the lead, beating Smethport once again, 58-38. Through the




