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IDA votes to rescind Alle-Catt tax breaks over schools’ concern
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Ten days after approving nearly $38 million in tax breaks for Alle-Catt Wind Energy turbines and equipment, the Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency rescinded the

Tentative city budget calls for 6% tax hike; sewer, water rate increases
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello released a tentative $29.1 million budget for 2024-25 on Tuesday that carries a 6% property tax increase. The $19.8 million general fund

Pitt-Bradford wins regular season championship with 24-point win over Lions
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – As the final buzzer sounded, the Panthers gathered underneath the basket, elated in the feat they had just accomplished. One by one,

Bona women’s hoops struggles with consistency, falls to VCU 81-37
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Despite showing some early signs of improvement, a string of empty possessions derailed the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team, which suffered a heavy

State comptroller’s audit faults city officials for not managing fund balance issues
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A six-year audit of the City of Olean by the New York State Comptroller’s Office found city officials did not manage the city’s

Healthcare union, fearing impact to communities from ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, endorses Gies in NY 23 race
Dunkirk — Dozens gathered under a tiny shelter outside Dunkirk Rehabilitation and Nursing Monday morning to sound the alarm about the impending healthcare crisis putting hospitals and nursing homes at

Josh Allen and James Cook touchdown runs help the Bills overcome five turnovers, 10 penalties to win
Allen was sacked four times in 24-16 win over the Chargers, but Buffalo is 3-0 By CHUCK POLLOCK, Senior Sports Columnist I have this mental picture of Sean McDermott watching

WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Huskies pick up first win; Honeck, Kopp carry Allegany-Limestone’s offensive eruption
EAST AURORA, NY – In a knock-down-drag-out road matinee, the Olean football team finally saw the cards fall their way, beating East Aurora for their inaugural victory, 9-0. Although neither




