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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

Pollock: When the Buffalo Bills aren’t playing, it’s all NFL Red Zone
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist Full disclosure, other than the five Sundays when the Bills aren’t playing, the 13 others are my favorite days of the year.

Portville boys soccer puts six past Salamanca in shutout win
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — Tallying its second-biggest win of the season, the Portville boys soccer team rolled past Salamanca 6-0. For the Panthers, it was their sixth win
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Owls sweep Punxsy; Salamanca girl’s tennis pick up big win on Senior Night
BRADFORD, PA – Seeing the Lady Chucks for the second time this season, the Lady Owls were able to complete the season sweep on their home court. Bradford opened the

Olean Charter Commission approves final draft with strong mayor, ability to set salaries
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean City Charter Commission completed its task Thursday, unanimously approving a final draft of the proposed new City Charter. The proposed new charter continues












