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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

Catt Co. Legislature eliminates 17 Machias Nursing Home jobs by immediate resolution, union official calls the tactic “cold and sneaky”
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Beginning Jan. 1, 2025, residents of The Pines Healthcare and Rehabilitation Campus in Machias will have their meals prepared by employees from Good Times

Bradford Tallies win No. 9 in dominating win over Lady Dragons
By HUNTER O. LYLE WARREN, PA – Facing off against their regional rivals, the Bradford girls soccer team managed to showcase their lasting dominance with a 6-2 win over Warren. After winning their

Wellsville boys soccer with big 5-2 win; Heaney, McLaughlin score in GV/B’s victory
By CHRIS BROOKS, managing editor, wellsvillesports.com, visit www.wellsvillesun.com for more coverag BOLIVAR — Between both Wellsville and Bolivar-Richburg on Thursday, seven goals found their way into the back of the

Cuba-Rushford girls with another huge win; Wellsville volleyball, tennis pick up victories
Lady Rebels remain scorched behind furious start, strong 2nd half defense to keep C-G at bay in season-series sweeping 2-1 victory, move to 7-0-1 on campaign Photos and stories by










