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Proposed Olean city tax rate is down by half to 9%; aldermen seek water, sewer director reinstatement
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council’s line-by-line review of the proposed $23.2 million budget for 2026-27 has resulted in cuts and revisions that have pared a tentative
IDA grants $480,000 sales tax abatement for Olean brownfield cleanup by Benson to retain 1 job
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) approved $480,000.00 in tax exemptions for a local developer Tuesday for a brownfield cleanup off River
Lens Martial speaks out after City Council rejects Mayor’s plan for outside auditing consultant
Current Olean Auditor Lens Martial submitted the following letter to the Mayor and the City Council. He has not received a response: Dear City Council Members and Mayor, Thank you
Consistency, aggression lifts Salamanca to season-opening win over Terrors
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Opening their season with an interstate invitation, the Salamanca baseball team defended their home turf with a 7-4 win over Otto-Eldred. Entering
Falconer sends Panthers home in five-frame quarterfinal showdown
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com FALCONER, NY – Facing a familiar opponent in their pursuit of a Section VI Class C playoff run, redemption evaded the Portville baseball team as
Large crowd attends Memorial Day ceremony at Olean’s Lincoln Park
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A large, respectful crowd attended the 2026 Olean Memorial Day ceremonies in Lincoln Park Monday. Skies were cloudy, but the day was bright
Hundreds line Main Street for Allegany Memorial Day parade, ceremony outside Town Hall
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Hundreds of Allegany residents lined Main Street for the village’s annual Memorial Day Parade, followed by ceremonies outside Town Hall Monday morning. An
Three Gators leave the Swamp for collegiate sports
PORT ALLEGANY, PA – For several years, Aiden Bliss has been a household name for District 9 sports. Between being the tip of the spear for a football team that
