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Bridget Marshall confirmed Olean City Attorney by Common Council
By RICK MILLER Olan Star OLEAN — Olean aldermen unanimously confirmed a Randolph attorney, Bridget Marshall, to succeed Jack Hart as Olean city attorney at a special meeting Tuesday. Mayor Bill Aiello

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

Kill Buck ‘Flag House’ honors veterans with display of more than 1,000 American flags
By RICK MILLER Olean Star KILL BUCK — It is one of the most patriotic Veterans Day displays in Cattaraugus County. More than 1,000 American flags are part of a

Tina Abrams sworn in as Seneca Nation president — first woman to hold the office
ALLEGANY TERRITORY – Tina Abrams forever etched her name into Seneca Nation history today when she took the oath of office as Seneca Nation President. She is the first woman

Olean Veterans Day ceremony set Wednesday at War Veterans Park
The City of Olean invites all residents, families, Veterans and members of the surrounding community to join us for a Veterans Day Ceremony honoring the brave men and women who

Confirmation of Douglas’ appointment by mayor to Ward 6 vacancy on Council’s Agenda Tuesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council will get a second chance Tuesday at confirming Mayor Amy B. Sherburne’s nomination of James Douglas Jr. to fill the Ward



