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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

Pollock: Some interesting cuts by the Buffalo Bills
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist You won’t find out who the Bills’ final 53-man roster and 17-player practice squad are (including their international hopeful) until after 1
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford, Port Allegany volleyball tack on first losses; Huskies open with a win
Volleyball DUBOIS, PA – Playing in their second consecutive road game, the Bradford volleyball team picked up a first loss of the season, dropping to DuBois 25-21, 25-10 and 25-18.

‘A little redemption for them’: Salamanca falls to Eden in season-opening rematch
By HUNTER O. LYLElyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – The last time the Salamanca and Eden girl’s soccer teams walked on the pitch together, the stakes were high. Their respective seasons were

New traffic pattern around Olean High School big change as schools open for 2027-28 year
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Parents bringing their children to Olean High School on opening day of the 2026-27 school year found a new traffic pattern around the school. North




