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Stocker seeking Democratic nomination to run against Rep. Langworthy
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Erie County attorney Kevin T. Stocker, who is seeking the Democratic nomination to run for Congress in the 23rd District, introduced himself to

Bona men’s basketball set to square off with uber-efficient Colgate
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — After picking up a big win on the road at Buffalo over the weekend, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team returns home for
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Panthers complete comeback over Pioneer; Port Allegany, Smethport pick up first wins
PORTVILLE, NY – Despite trailing for the three first quarters, the Portville girl’s basketball team stayed resilient, sparking a late-game comeback to secure their second win of the season with

City issues annual notifications on water service line status
The City of Olean has mailed letters to residents regarding the status of their water service lines, Mayor Bill Aiello announced Monday. These notifications are part of a required annual

Salamanca rounds out season with 68-32 loss to Hornell in NYS Far-West Regional
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com BUFFALO — Following a heavy defeat to Section 5 Class B Champions Hornell, the Salamanca girls basketball team saw its season reach its conclusion in the

Right Thinkers to focus on ‘Healthcare Crisis’ Monday
ALLEGANY — The conservative Right Thinkers group will hold its monthly meeting Monday (March 17) begining at 5 p.m. at The Hall at Maple and Fourth streets in Allegany. The

Letter to the Editor: the County Treasurer does not control tax rates in Allegany County
In New York State, the role of the County Treasurer primarily focuses on the management of the County’s finances, including budgeting, accounting and overseeing the collection of various revenues. While

Seneca Nation members scold Olean mayor, council over sewage overflows
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Nearly 30 members of the Seneca Nation of Indians — including a half dozen members of the Tribal Council scolded Mayor Bill, Aiello and the












