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Olean Common Council passes $29.1 million budget by 5-2 vote
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to adopt a $29,149,462 budget for 2025-26 that carries a 6% tax hike. The general fund is $19.8
Jack Searles to step down as county administrator in June
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County Administrator John “Jack” Searles plans to tell county lawmakers Wednesday of his plans to step down in June from the post he’s held
Schmidt honored with Coaches vs. Cancer Champion Award
SAN ANTONIO, TX — While the NCAA men’s basketball Final Four took center stage in San Antonio over this past weekend, there was more than just elite level basketball to
Common Council to vote on $19.8 million city budget Tuesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Finance Committee Chairman Sonya McCall hopes to pass the 2025-26 Olean city budget with its 6% property tax hike on Tuesday night as planned. The
Warming House to benefit from Bills’ 50/50 raffle this Sunday; entry available online
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University’s Warming House is one of 20 organizations in Western New York benefiting from the Huddle for Hunger 50/50 split raffle during the Buffalo Bills
Higgins recognized by county lawmakers for contributions to IDA board, Allegheny River Trail
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Joseph E. Higgins of Allegany was recognized by Cattaraugus County lawmakers Wednesday for his contributions over 34 years on the Industrial Development
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Portville takes down Jamestown; Salamanca soccer drops to Cardinals
JAMESTOWN, NY – Completing their two-game road trip in Jamestown, the Portville volleyball picked up another Chautauqua Cattaraugus Athletic Association win as they took down the Red & Green in
Gators keep undefeated streak alive with rivalry win over Olean
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN, NY – Since the start of the season, the Allegany-Limestone/Hinsdale boy’s soccer team has played nearly flawlessly. Seeing a red hot offense anchored by
