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IDA initiates talks with city officials over millions in proposed tax breaks for Olean Center Mall redevelopment
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Talks are underway with Cattaraugus County lawmakers, Olean officials and the Cattaraugus County IDA on plans for tax breaks to help redevelop the

Edward Kindt, Penny Brown murderer, captured in Salamanca after fleeing Dutchess County
SALAMANCA — Edward Kindt, who was convicted of killing Penny Brown while she was jogging here on Mother’s Day 1999 and later paroled from prison, was captured in Salamanca early

Olean approves bid to install Splash pad at War Vets Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council on Tuesday approved a low bid of under a half million dollars to install a splash pad in War

181st Cattaraugus County Fair kicks off Saturday in Little Valley
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The 181st Cattaraugus County Fair kicks off an eight-day run starting Saturday at the fairgrounds in Little Valley. Advance sale admission tickets

2026 Big 30 Charities Classic selection release #4
The Big 30 has begun unveiling the names of players who have committed to participating in the upcoming 2026 Charities Classic. The following is the fourth full release sent out

2026 NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase rosters announced
The rosters for the 2026 NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase have officially been announced. This year’s event, set to be held on July 19th at Salamanca High School will once

WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Smethport’s bats overwhelm Green Wave; A-L softball tallies first loss
SMETHPORT, PA – Led by an explosive day at the plate, the Smethport baseball team dominated Oswayo Valley 13-1 to pick up their second win of the season. The action

Bona baseball cruises to victory over Canisius behind complete performance
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — “When we can put two or three phases together, we’re a tough team to beat.” Those were the words of St. Bonaventure baseball











