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Eye-popping bed tax revenue has aldermen raising eyebrows
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Members of the Olean Common Council heard brief updates on levee reaccreditation and controlling sewage overflows Tuesday night, but a bed tax report seemed to

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca gets back to winning ways against A-L; Bradford, Portville girls mark blowout wins at home
SALAMANCA, NY – By means of a full aerial assault, the Salamanca boys basketball team completed a season sweep over Allegany-Limestone. Only up by three at the half, the Warriors

Last minute comeback sees Gators sweep Cameron County, inch closer towards NTL title
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Head coach Kyle Babcock’s message to his team heading into the final minutes of play was simple: we’re down, but not

Bona’s second-half surge not enough as Dayton swipes 72-70 victory
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com DAYTON, OH — With under a minute left in the first half, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team found itself in a 13-point hole. After an

Olean’s underdog run ends with loss to Falcons in Far-West Regionals
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ROCHESTER, NY – Walking off the court for the last time, the Olean volleyball team struggled with the bitter sweet ending to their season. On

Bona women’s basketball fends off Canisius in yet another come-from-behind victory
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — You may land a punch, but the Bonnies are never down for the count. In its matchup against Little Three rival Canisius, the

Back-to-back: Gators’ defense, Bliss’ five touchdowns lead Port Allegany to second consecutive District 9 Championship
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com KANE, PA – As they streamed out of the locker room and down the 31 stairs leading to the District 9 Class A champions stage,

County sets committee review, public hearing on $296.7 million tentative 2026 budget
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers have scheduled a public hearing on the $296.7 million tentative 2026 county budget for 6:31 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19.











