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Olean looking to 5% bed tax to fund tourism, development
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — By this time next month, the City of Olean’s plan to institute a bed or occupancy tax could become effective. Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul
Pollock Prediction: Will the Buffalo Bills be motivated to handle the inspired Rams?
(Cutline: Rams coach Sean McVay says, “Josh Allen is a great competitor. He’s got an incredible ability to extend plays. He’s got a bunch of physical tools. He’s a really
Unofficial election auditor seeking county voter data files complaint
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A Randolph man has filed a complaint in federal court seeking data from the Cattaraugus County Board of Elections on the November 2022 election.
Salamanca’s State Championship dreams fall eight yards short
As the clock ran out and the reality of Salamanca’s loss in the State Championship set in, emotions flooded both sidelines. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle By HUNTER O.

2026 Big 30 Charities Classic selection release #2
The Big 30 has begun unveiling the names of players who have committed to participating in the upcoming 2026 Charities Classic. The following is the second full release sent out

No Kings 3.0 protest set for Saturday in Olean’s Lincoln Park
OLEAN — The local Voices of the People Movement will be holding a protest Saturday, working with national Mobilize for the No Kings 3.0. Day of protest. The National Day

TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville’s Taylor walks off Maple Grove in season-opener; A-L, Salamanca softball win season-openers
PORTVILLE, NY — The Portville baseball team could not have asked for a better start to the year, walking off Maple Grove 4-3 in its season-opener. Going into the bottom

Front-loaded faceoff sees Owls top Johnsonburg in season opener
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Finding an eruption early, the Bradford baseball team managed to begin their 2026 campaign on the right foot, cruising to a 6-3












