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Cattaraugus County schools share $10 million state aid hike
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County school districts will share in $267.8 million in state aid in the 2025-2026 state budget, a $10 million increase. There was an 8.1%

Hinsdale takes back-to-back wins at county Envirothon
ALLEGANY STATE PARK — Hinsdale Central School repeated as back-to-back Cattaraugus County Envirothon Competition champions at the event’s 32nd edition held at Camp Allegany in the Red House Area of Allegany State Park

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

Residents attend community meeting on proposed wind farm in Allegany, Olean and Portville
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Liberty Renewables community meeting at Franchot Park Wednesday to talk about its proposed Hemlock Hollow Wind Farm in Allegany, Olean and Portville did not go

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors remain perfect; Port United, Allegany-Limestone soccer overwhelmed in rainy day duels
DUKE CENTER, PA – Three challengers. Three sweeps. Hosting the Lady Tigers to the Terror Dome, the Otto-Eldred volleyball team came away with their third win of the season, beating

Olean Center Mall developer updates Common Council on plans for mall’s redevelopment
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Center Mall redeveloper Angelo Ingrassia updated the Olean Common Council Tuesday on setbacks to his efforts to kickstart the mall’s revival. It was not

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville pulls out win on the road; Mangold scores seven to reach triple-digit goals
FREDONIA, NY – After losing their star outside hitter mid-match, the Portville volleyball team was in a jam. While they held a 1-0 set advantage already, Fredonia was far from




