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Aldermen approve eminent domain resolution for mall to drop anchor stores’ lease restrictions
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted unanimously Tuesday to help the Olean Center Mall owner to more quickly redevelop it into a multi-purpose, mixed-use

Sempolinski criticizes Hochul for not mentioning Seneca Gaming Compact in State of State Address
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALBANY — As Gov. Kathy Hochul was winding down her State of the State Address Tuesday Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, realized she hadn’t mentioned a
TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Neff’s 24 falls in vain; Portville boys outgunned by Gowanda
KANE, PA — Despite Peyton Neff’s shooting showcase and 24 points, the Smethport girl’s basketball team was unable to steal a win on the road, losing to Kane 60-43. Throughout

Bona men’s hoops looking for defensive response against guard-heavy St. Joe’s
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Following its loss to Fordham on Jan. 10, the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team currently stands as the only Atlantic 10 team to

Village of Cattaraugus wins $10 million Downtown Revitalization award
By RICK MILLER OLEAN STAR CATTARAUGUS — The Village of Cattaraugus won the lottery! Village officials were notified by Gov. Kathy Hochul this week that the village was the recipient of a

Five Pines staff members cited as heroes for life-saving actions
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers gave five county employees who are heroes a standing ovation Wednesday. The five were at work at the Pines Healthcare and

Salamanca wins season-opener over Otto-Eldred behind consistent performance
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — From a “gutsy” effort on the mound to laying down bunts, the Salamanca baseball team executed on just about everything it needed to in

Allegany-Limestone softball opens season with walk-off win over East Aurora
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ALLEGANY — The campaign could not have gotten off to a much better start for the Allegany-Limestone softball team, walking off East Aurora in its season-opener.












