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Sempolinski votes against $268 billion state budget, calling it ‘irresponsible’
ALBANY – Calling it irresponsible, Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, voted “No” on New York’s $268 billion state budget. The budget is a $13.7 billion increase over last year’s spending plan.
County legislators approve $300,000 for lead paint removal in up to 12 homes
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers approved a resolution Wednesday that is designed to remove lead paint threats in eight to 12 owner-occupied homes this
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca boys lacrosse falls to East Aurora in Class D Semis; Warriors unified basketball caps regular season with win over Jamestown
EAST AURORA, NY — For the Salamanca boys lacrosse team, its 15-7 loss to No. 1 seed East Aurora in the Section 6 Class D Semifinals marked the end of
Warriors come up short in third consecutive Class D championship
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – After pushing the boulder up the Section VI mountain once again, the Salamanca girl’s lacrosse team ultimately saw it slip and fall
Bliss becomes All-Time D9 rusher as he leads Gators to fourth straight finals appearance
Bliss becomes All-Time D9 rusher as he leads Gators to fourth straight finals appearance By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com KANE, PA – Against the greatest and most elite talent, there
Opioid mortality rate continues to drop in county in 2025
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County’s opioid mortality rate has continued to drop in 2025. The six deaths so far this year were all attributed to fentanyl. Last year
Bona women’s basketball handles adversity in big win over rival Niagara
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com NIAGARA — Ahead of his team’s first road game of the season at Niagara, St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach Jim Crowley warned that it will
Another stage, another sweep: Olean dispatches Roy-Hart in Crossover Championship, punch ticket to state tournament
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CHEEKTOWAGA, NY – Walking off the court after collecting a third sweep in four playoff games, Michelle Acierno kept her elation under control, choosing a
