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NY high school softball seasons to be spurred on by a surplus of experience
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com On the other side of the shadows of the winter sports season, our local New York high school softball teams are looking to have big years.

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

Bona women’s hoops in search for consistency, resiliency ahead of Niagara matchup
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Ahead of its final “Big 4” matchup of the season against Niagara, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team is looking for consistency after

Bona survives late surge, collects statement win over Providence in HOF Showcase
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com UNCASVILLE, CT. — Behind stellar performances from its starters, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team collected a marquee win over perhaps the strongest opponent in its
Salamanca girls hoops earn second win; Warriors track and field open with double-digit PRs
SPRINGVILLE – After suffering a loss at the start of the season, the Salamanca girls’ basketball team has bounced back with two wins, the most recent being a 48-30 road

Despite second-half surge, Bona falls short on the road at UAlbany
By Spencer Bates batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALBANY — From the get-go, the St. Bonaventure women’s basketball team struggled to break through a staunch UAlbany defense, a force that was unrelenting and unforgiving











