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Sherburne says budget transparency essential to overcome challenges
In a letter to Olean aldermen and city residents Mayor Amy B. Sherburne emphasized transparency in the proposed $23.2 million budget is essential. Many residents have reacted negatively to the

Former Salamanca Mayor Mike ‘Smitty’ Smith plans to seek office as an independent
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Former mayor Michael R. “Smitty” Smith announced on Facebook Sunday he plans to run again for mayor on the independent Salamanca Proud party

McCall stresses need to balance tax hike with desire to provide services
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Common Council Finance Committee Chairwoman Sonya McCall, D-Ward 4, said a key concern in upcoming budget talks is the need to balance tax increases with
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Gators advance to Section VI quarterfinals; Pitt-Bradford women earn first win in season finale
ALLEGANY, NY – Having ten Gators make their way into the scoring column, the Allegany-Limestone girl’s basketball team cruised to a victory in the first round of the Section VI

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

Mike MacDonald officially unveiled as St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — There was one statement that Mike MacDonald repeated throughout his introductory press conference as the new St. Bonaventure men’s basketball head coach: “Because,












