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Cattaraugus County releases largest budget in history; tax rates down in 23 of 34 municipalities; 14 jobs cut
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers received a $239.7 million tentative budget Wednesday that cuts 14 jobs — mostly kitchen staff at the Pines Nursing

With season behind them, teams reflect on making waves in girls soccer
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Over the past two months, three girls soccer teams have stood out through the seemingly relentless weeks of the regular season. Portville, Allegany-Limestone and Ellicottville

Butler easily wins county sheriff’s race over Whitmore
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Acting Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler was elected to a four-year term Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Denny “D.J.” Whitmore. Butler, the former undersheriff who

J.C. Seneca elected Seneca Nation president over Tuesday over General
IRVING — After winning the Seneca Nation Presidential Primary by a two-to-one margin in September, J.C. Seneca on Tuesday received a mandate in the Seneca General Election by earning over 87% of the popular vote over his
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca boys hoops overcome slow start in road win; Salamanca boys indoor T&F sees four PRs set at Houghton
ARCADE, NY — After a slow start, the Salamanca boys basketball team rallied to take down Pioneer on the road 59-53, pushing its overall season record positive. The Warriors scored

St. Bonaventure with plenty to fix ahead of Loyola Chicago clash
The Bonnies and Ramblers are set to meet with both eyeing a pivotal A10 win By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — It’s no secret, when it has come to

Spencer Brown speaks up after the stunning loss by the Buffalo Bills; a look at next season’s schedule
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist And then it was over … thanks to a curling 23-yard field goal less five minutes into overtime of Saturday night’s AFC
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Acosta, Domres, Mohr lead Salamanca girls wrestling at Dunkirk Tournament
DUNKIRK, NY — On Jan. 17, the Salamanca girls wrestling team competed in the Dunkirk Girls Individual Tournament and walked away with several match wins and individual place finishes. Arianna












