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Mayor not surprised at reaction to proposed 18.6% tax rate hike; new state aid to reduce it
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne wasn’t surprised at the negative reaction of her proposed $23.2 million budget for 2026-2027 that was released on Thursday. “I’m
FRIDAY ROUNDUP: Gators top Cleveland Hill in first round of Section 6 playoffs; Olean girls secure lopsided home playoff win over Maryvale
CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Heading into hostile territory for their first glimpse of postseason action, the Allegany-Limestone boy’s basketball team shook off a slow start before sparking a 61-52 comeback in

Salamanca grabs Pre-Quarterfinal victory over JFK despite off-color performance
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — The No. 7 seed Salamanca boys basketball team (11-10) secured victory in its Section 6 Class B1 Pre-Quarterfinal matchup against No. 10 seed JFK

Lady Terrors open D9 playoff run with dominant win over Austin
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com DUKE CENTER, PA – Kicking off their journey back to PennWest Clarion with authority, the Otto-Eldred girl’s basketball team burst through the opening leg of

Democratic congressional candidates Gies, Stocker stepping up their fundraising efforts
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Both Democratic candidates in the 23rd Congressional District primary are stepping up their games in their bid to challenge Rep. Nick Langworthy in November. Aaron

“Bosses of the Bronx” author Mike Vaccaro regales Yankees fans at SBU book signing
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ST. BONAVENTURE — New York Post Lead Sports Columnist Mike Vaccaro regaled Yankees fans with stories of the Steinbrenner dynasty of the 1980s and 90s
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Gators track and field defend the swamp from Coudy
PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Hosting the Falcons for a duel meet, the Port Allegany track and field team took home another win, sweeping Coudersport with a 113-31 win for the

2026 Big 30 Charities Classic selection release #4
The Big 30 has begun unveiling the names of players who have committed to participating in the upcoming 2026 Charities Classic. The following is the fourth full release sent out











