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Sempolinski complains as Albany Democrats miss budget deadline again
ALBANY – Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski, R-Canisteo, said the Democrat-controlled budget process has once again failed New Yorkers as the legislature passed a one-week budget extender Tuesday to keep the government

Ischua Creek trout stocking limited to allow Great Lakes Cheese-impacted area time to recover
By RICK MILLER Olean Star It’s been seven months since pollutants from Great Lakes Cheese Company’s Franklinville plant contaminated Ischua Creek, killing tens of thousands of fish and other aquatic

St. Bonaventure men’s basketball makes it official with MacDonald
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure Vice President and Director of Athletics Bob Beretta officially announced that Mike MacDonald will join the men’s basketball program as the 20th

MONDAY ROUNDUP: Salamanca walks off Gowanda in high-scoring affair; Bradford baseball suffers defeat despite hot start vs. Punxy
SALAMANCA, NY — In a tug-of-war affair, the Salamanca softball team ultimately emerged 11-10 victors over Gowanda. The Panthers pounced in the top of the very first frame, bringing four
Tuesday Roundup: Mangold shines in return; Olean XC takes silver
FRANKLIN, PA – In her return from injury, Alyssa Mangold dominated the pitch. Coming away with six goals, she led the Bradford girl’s soccer team to 7-0 win over Franklin.

After dramatic comeback over Lady Terrors, Port emerges as league champions
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORT ALLEGANY, PA – In the second meeting with the Lady Terrors, things were going much differently for Port Allegany. Sweeping Otto-Eldred just two weeks

DEC fines Great Lakes Cheese $475,000 over damaging Ischua Creek discharge
By RICK MILLER Olean Star FRANKLINVILLE — Great Lakes Cheese Co. has been hit with a $475,000 fine by the state Department of Environmental Conservation for discharges into Ischua Creek

Pollock: Bills endure self-inflicted loss to improving Patriots; team signs new linebacker
By CHUCK POLLOCK, Sun Senior Sports Columnist And then there were none. Going into Sunday’s games, the NFL’s two remaining unbeatens seemed safe for 5-0 starts. Both were solid favorites











