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Olean facing $1 million shortfall in sales tax revenue for 2024-25, enacts spending freeze
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Olean Mayor Bill Aiello last week sent a letter to city department heads to notify them of a spending freeze due to a
Friday Roundup: Salamanca boys hoops claim third consecutive CCAA Div. I title, Olean boys get back to winning ways
FREDONIA, NY – For the third time in as many years, the Salamanca boys basketball team has claimed the CCAA Div. I title, clinching it this season with a 60-51
Every Panther scores as Portville decimates Cassadaga Valley
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – Winning by 40 points, the Portville boys’ basketball team took down Cassadaga Valley for the second time this season, earning a season
Bona men’s hoops prepared for matchup against improved, unchanged Fordham team
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — As the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team prepares to take on Fordham for the second time this season, it will be hoping for
Fall 24′ freshman class expected to be largest in 35 years at St. Bonaventure
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University reported Wednesday that more than 600 incoming freshmen have confirmed for the fall 2024 semester. As of Wednesday, 617 freshmen had committed to attend
Edwin McPeak, Jr., of Olean arrested, charged in connection with Hamlin Bank robbery
BREAKING NEWS SEAN CARR Olean Star ELDRED – Edwin McPeak, Jr., of Olean was arrested and charged with robbery in connection with the armed robbery of Hamlin Bank and Trust
Children’s day Sunday in Franchot
OLEAN — The 29th Annual National Children’s Day celebration will be held Sunday, June 9, at 1 p.m. at Franchot Park. As part of the living memorial to all children,
Cattaraugus County legislators OK funding to spray mosquitos
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Legislator Kelly Andreano, R-Olean, couldn’t go to the store or walk down the street without someone complaining about mosquitoes. On
