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Portville remains unmatched
Lady Panthers sweep Falconer for 11th consecutive Sectional title By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com JAMESTOWN, NY – The old adage is it’s hard to beat a team three times in

Cattaraugus County releases largest budget in history; tax rates down in 23 of 34 municipalities; 14 jobs cut
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers received a $239.7 million tentative budget Wednesday that cuts 14 jobs — mostly kitchen staff at the Pines Nursing

With season behind them, teams reflect on making waves in girls soccer
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Over the past two months, three girls soccer teams have stood out through the seemingly relentless weeks of the regular season. Portville, Allegany-Limestone and Ellicottville

Butler easily wins county sheriff’s race over Whitmore
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Acting Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler was elected to a four-year term Tuesday, defeating Democratic challenger Denny “D.J.” Whitmore. Butler, the former undersheriff who

St. Bonaventure women’s basketball Atlantic 10 pairings released
ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team has officially unveiled its Atlantic 10 conference pairings for the 2026-27 season. While no dates or times are currently set, the

Salamanca student showcases advanced design skills with 3D printed school-themed coasters
SALAMANCA — Andrew McCormick, a student in Shawn Howard’s Technology classes, recently completed a creative and technical design project producing Salamanca-themed coasters that highlight both school pride and modern manufacturing

Ninth-inning rally comes up short as Olean Oilers fall to Auburn Doubledays
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The Auburn Doubledays had pushed the Olean Oilers to the brink of a mercy rule defeat. After a quiet first three frames, Auburn jumped

Juneteenth celebrations in Olean begin Friday night, continue Saturday and June 27
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — This year’s Juneteenth events across Olean begin today (Friday, June 19) and extend through June 27. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union



