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Portville remains unmatched
Lady Panthers sweep Falconer for 11th consecutive Sectional title By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com JAMESTOWN, NY – The old adage is it’s hard to beat a team three times in

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

Allegany-Limestone sees seven Corporate Cup boys team nods; Portville, Salamanca represented by one apiece
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA — With the ninth annual NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase less than two weeks away, let’s break down the New York rosters, starting with

Gators send six to Corporate Cup boys’ Gold, Silver games; Bradford sends two
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Having just over a week until the ninth annual NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase, it’s time to meet the teams and find

‘Quiet confidence’ powers Lizards to 10-8 win over Steamers
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — After watching a six-run lead evaporate, it could be easy to throw in the towel, pack it in and let the mind wander to

Salamanca’s Hardy claims pair of wins at 16U U.S. Marine Corps Juniors National Championships
FARGO, ND — Salamanca High School wrestler Kasen Hardy reached the Round of 16 at the 16U U.S. Marine Corps Juniors National Championships in Fargo, North Dakota. On July 14,











