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Sempolinski, Borrello blast record $254 billion budget
ALBANY — Both of Cattaraugus County elected state legislators voted against the 2025-2026 state budget of $254.3 billion Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, said he voted against the state budget because
Dramatic drop in fentanyl deaths in Cattaraugus County continues
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Cattaraugus County opioid overdose deaths were down dramatically in 2024 and show signs — so far — of being lower again this year. Public Health
Lyme disease awareness month: Take steps to prevent tick bites
RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — You, a member of your family or your pet may bring an unwelcome guest home on your next picnic or other outing — a tick
Cooperative Extension pairs with My Home Park for native plant fundraiser
ELLICOTTVILLE — Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Cattaraugus County is teaming up with native plant experts at My Home Park to launch their first native plant sale fundraiser. The fundraiser
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Otto-Eldred, Portville volleyball sweep at home; Olean girl’s tennis sneaks out win over Salamanca
DUKE CENTER, PA – Seeing their fifth North Tier League opponent of the year, the Otto-Eldred volleyball team kept their untouched record intact, breezing past Northern Potter in three sets.
Panthers break the seal, end Salamanca’s hot streak in one-sided affair
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Through the first three weeks of the season, the Portville boy’s soccer team had been through the ringer. Seeing two games postponed,
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca sees third straight win; Huskies volleyball clean sheets Falconer
CATTARAUGUS, NY – Highlighted by an ace header from Presleigh Jimerson, the Salamanca girl’s soccer team tacked on their third consecutive win as they took down Catt-Little Valley 2-0. Tracking
Gators survive in five against Salamanca
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Entering the fifth and final, the Gators were in the hot seat. After weathering an early gut punch they managed to rally,
