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Sherburne says budget transparency essential to overcome challenges
In a letter to Olean aldermen and city residents Mayor Amy B. Sherburne emphasized transparency in the proposed $23.2 million budget is essential. Many residents have reacted negatively to the

Former Salamanca Mayor Mike ‘Smitty’ Smith plans to seek office as an independent
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Former mayor Michael R. “Smitty” Smith announced on Facebook Sunday he plans to run again for mayor on the independent Salamanca Proud party

McCall stresses need to balance tax hike with desire to provide services
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Common Council Finance Committee Chairwoman Sonya McCall, D-Ward 4, said a key concern in upcoming budget talks is the need to balance tax increases with
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Gators advance to Section VI quarterfinals; Pitt-Bradford women earn first win in season finale
ALLEGANY, NY – Having ten Gators make their way into the scoring column, the Allegany-Limestone girl’s basketball team cruised to a victory in the first round of the Section VI

Hammond at the double as Bonnies cruise to big win over Little Three rival Canisius
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — With Atlantic 10 play fast-approaching, the St. Bonaventure men’s soccer team was in search of a statement win in head coach Mick Giordano’s
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors volleyball suffer first loss; Huskies girl’s soccer ends in draw
BRADFORD, PA – Handing the Lady Terrors their first loss of the season, the Bradford volleyball team defended their home court with a clean sweep of Otto-Eldred. Ahead of their

Warriors claim first win in league match against Catt-Little Valley
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Despite some late game dramatics, the Salamanca girl’s soccer team notched their first win in the books with aggressive play that carried

Pollock: Bills change No. 2 on all-time home game list after stunning Baltimore Sunday night
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun Senior Sports Columnist How’s this for irony? A week after the Buffalo sports media had formulated its list of all-time games in the 53-year history











