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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

Bona men’s hoops fall to Richmond in high-scoring affair
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — There was no lack of offense in the second matchup of the season between the St. Bonaventure and Richmond men’s basketball teams. Both
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Smethport baseball walks off Oswayo Valley; Olean, Port Allegany softball pick up lopsided wins
SMETHPORT, PA — Down three runs going into the bottom of the seventh inning, the Smethport baseball team was staring down a possible third consecutive defeat. But, recording singles around

Tasse, Shanahan named to A10 men’s lacrosse all-conference teams
ST. BONAVENTURE — On April 29, St. Bonaventure’s Owen Tasse and Patrick Shanahan received Atlantic 10 men’s lacrosse All-Conference nods. Tasse was named to the All-Conference Second Team following a

Piper, Colangelo take home top A10 women’s lacrosse postseason honors
ST. BONAVENTURE — On April 29, the impeccable seasons of St. Bonaventure women’s lacrosse players Brooke Piper and Brit Colangelo were honored as they took home two of the Atlantic

Council confirms new city auditor, asks whether budget will be in deficit or surplus
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council confirmed mayoral appointments for city auditor and city clerk Tuesday. Aldermen also discussed the city’s finances — particularly how to respond











