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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

Local High School sports Monday recap
Soccer Ellicottville Girls Soccer team got off to a fast start by downing Fredonia 2-1 in a match played on Saturday in Ellicottville. Addison John and Drew Ficek picked up

Girls High School Tennis Action
The Salamanca girl’s tennis team opened their season last night on the road against Jamestown. Although shorthanded, the girls played tough and battled for points during many back and forth
Week 5 CCMFL Wrap-Up
Pee Wee Action In pee wee action of the CCMFL three teams remain undefeated as the Pioneer Jr. Panthers (35-12 over the Bolivar Richburg Wolverines), Springville Griffins (38-18 over the
High School Football Roundup Week 1
High School Football The Portville Panthers built on a 27 -6 half-time lead as they cruised to a 46-20 season opening win over Gowanda/Pine Valley. The Panthers used a strong












