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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

Olean aldermen hear audit report of city’s 2024-25 finances; set budget review starting Thursday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council reviewed the independent audit of the 2024-25 city budget Tuesday amid concerns over the proposed 18.6% tax levy increase and an
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca, Allegany-Limestone boys hoops, Olean girls hoops see seasons come to an end on the road
BUFFALO, NY – Falling behind in the second half, the No. 7 seed Salamanca boy’s basketball team was unable to buy a return ticket to the Section 6 Class B1

Portville completes dramatic fourth quarter comeback over Holland in Class C Pre-QF
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — With six minutes left in its Section 6 Class C Pre-Quarterfinal matchup with No. 9 seed Holland, the No. 8 seed Portville boys basketball

Gator’s D9 title dreams end in final minute against Clarion
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ST. MARYS, PA – Entering the final quarter of their District 9 Class 2A semifinals matchup against Clarion, just eight minutes separated the Port Allegany












