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Olean Common Council passes $29.1 million budget by 5-2 vote
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to adopt a $29,149,462 budget for 2025-26 that carries a 6% tax hike. The general fund is $19.8
Jack Searles to step down as county administrator in June
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Administrator John “Jack” Searles plans to tell county lawmakers Wednesday of his plans to step down in June from the post he’s held
Schmidt honored with Coaches vs. Cancer Champion Award
SAN ANTONIO, TX — While the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four took center stage in San Antonio over this past weekend, there was more than just elite level basketball to
Common Council to vote on $19.8 million city budget Tuesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Finance Committee Chairman Sonya McCall hopes to pass the 2025-26 Olean city budget with its 6% property tax hike on Tuesday night as planned. The
Gates open Saturday morning for 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair; Friday last day for discount tickets
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The gates open Saturday at 8 a.m. for the 183rd Cattaraugus County Fair’s eight-day run. Midway and infield rides were brought in
Fourth annual Great Valley Picnic at Baugh Family Park set for Friday night
By RICK MILLER Olean Star GREAT VALLEY — The fourth annual Great Valley Town Picnic at Baugh Family Park will be held Friday, July 31, beginning at 6 p.m. Supervisor
‘Resting on Shane’s shoulders:’ Pennsylvania’s offense focuses on Magee, speed ahead of 53rd Big 30 Charities Classic
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com The last time Shane Magee walked off the football field in full pads and uniform, it was in pain. In his final campaign suiting up
Aldermen approve $1.1 million in repairs to Olean city pool project 4-1
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The City of Olean swimming pool at War Veterans Park could reopen for the 2027 season. The Olean Common Council approved a nearly $1.1 million
