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Olean aldermen hear audit report of city’s 2024-25 finances; set budget review starting Thursday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council reviewed the independent audit of the 2024-25 city budget Tuesday amid concerns over the proposed 18.6% tax levy increase and an
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca, Allegany-Limestone boys hoops, Olean girls hoops see seasons come to an end on the road
BUFFALO, NY – Falling behind in the second half, the No. 7 seed Salamanca boy’s basketball team was unable to buy a return ticket to the Section 6 Class B1

Portville completes dramatic fourth quarter comeback over Holland in Class C Pre-QF
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE — With six minutes left in its Section 6 Class C Pre-Quarterfinal matchup with No. 9 seed Holland, the No. 8 seed Portville boys basketball

Gator’s D9 title dreams end in final minute against Clarion
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ST. MARYS, PA – Entering the final quarter of their District 9 Class 2A semifinals matchup against Clarion, just eight minutes separated the Port Allegany

Display commemorating OBI directors unveiled Friday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The McCarthy family operated Olean Business Institute for 52 years before it closed in August 2013, Founder Daniel R. McCarthy directed the school for 10

61st WNY Maple Festival ends Sunday in Franklinville
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — The 61st annual Western New York Maple Festival kicked off in Franklinville Saturday morning with scattered rain and cool temperatures. Cooler temperatures and windy conditions

Bona’s late rally comes up short as early deficit proves too much in loss to Davidson
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Playing under the umbrella of a large deficit affects a team. Unfortunately, that is exactly what the St. Bonaventure baseball team was forced to

Salamanca girls lacrosse rallies to defeat St. Mary’s 13-11, records first win of the season
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — With its 13-11 win over St. Mary’s, the Salamanca girls lacrosse team put the first tally of the season in the win column. The












