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Olean looking to 5% bed tax to fund tourism, development
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — By this time next month, the City of Olean’s plan to institute a bed or occupancy tax could become effective. Last week, Gov. Kathy Hochul
Pollock Prediction: Will the Buffalo Bills be motivated to handle the inspired Rams?
(Cutline: Rams coach Sean McVay says, “Josh Allen is a great competitor. He’s got an incredible ability to extend plays. He’s got a bunch of physical tools. He’s a really
Unofficial election auditor seeking county voter data files complaint
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A Randolph man has filed a complaint in federal court seeking data from the Cattaraugus County Board of Elections on the November 2022 election.
Salamanca’s State Championship dreams fall eight yards short
As the clock ran out and the reality of Salamanca’s loss in the State Championship set in, emotions flooded both sidelines. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle By HUNTER O.

IDA approves tax breaks for I&S of N.Y. to expand company to old Allegany Drive-In
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency approved tax breaks earlier this week that will allow an Allegany well servicing company to expand its operations in

BATES: Olean, thank you for letting me live my dream
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — Three years ago, I came to Olean with wide eyes and a dream. A dream that you, the wonderful readers and supporters, have allowed
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Halfway Inn, Pink Ladies pick up lopsided wins in OWSL
OLEAN, NY — Allowing just three hits on the night, Halfway Inn scored a 14-0 victory over Bamboo Strategy in the Olean Women’s Softball League. Brooke DeYoe led the way

Early offense, dominant pitching paces Oilers in critical win over Tarp Skunks
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — It is officially crunch time for the Olean Oilers. Ahead of their July 23 fixture against the Jamestown Tarp Skunks, the Oilers sat 0.5




