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(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Members of the Olean Common Council and Mayor Amy B. Sherburne review 2026-27 city budget of $23.2 million with Public Works Director James Sprague Thursday. It was the council's first review of the new mayor's proposed budget.

Common Council begins review of $23.2 million proposed Olean budget for 2026-27

February 27, 2026

By RICK MILER Olean Star The Olean Common Council held its first meeting Thursday on the proposed $23.2 million city budget for 2026-27 and its 18.69% tax levy increase. After

This is a screenshot from Facebook Thursday of law enforcement in North Olean someone suggested were ICE agents. Olean Police said that was not the case. It was a joint Federal-State Fugitive Task Force which made two arrests in the city of Olean.

Joint task force, not ICE, was seeking fugitives in Olean Thursday morning

February 27, 2026

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A joint task force of federal and state law enforcement made two fugitive arrests in Olean Thursday morning. Social media posts suggested the

Well-rounded effort sees Bona men’s hoops past Rhode Island

February 26, 2026

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Ever since Atlantic 10 play started, defense has been largely a mystery for the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team. Even when its offense

THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Panthers bow out Section VI title race; Salamanca bowling beats Silver Creek/Forestville

February 26, 2026

WILSON, NY – Despite improving on last year’s postseason watermark, the Portville boy’s basketball team’s Section VI title run ended in the Class C quarterfinals as they fell to Wilson

Pollock Prediction: Jets defense plus Allen’s health equals a New York victory over the Buffalo Bills

October 13, 2024

By CHUCK POLLOCK, Wellsville Sun and Olean Star Senior Sports Columnist When the Jets host the Bills Monday night at Metlife Stadium in the Meadowlands (ABC-TV, Bills Radio Network, 8:20),

Photo by Hunter O. Lyle Portville quarterback Eli Sleggs hands the ball off to Maxx DeYoe during the Panthers win over Fredonia on Friday. DeYoe scored four touchdowns against the Hillbillies with over 200 rushing yards.

DeYoe, Panthers surge in second half to defeat Hillbillies

October 12, 2024

DeYoe, Panthers surge in second half to defeat Hillbillies PORTVILLE, NY – No one likes an upset. Even worse would be an upset on Senior Night. However, after a lack-luster

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) An Amish buggy drives along the Amish Trail in western Cattaraugus County.

Cattaraugus County officials tour agribusiness along Amish Trail

October 12, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Cattaraugus County officials got a glimpse inside several Amish businesses and homes during a tour of the Amish Trail on the western part of the county on

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) Cattaraugus County Legislator Ginger Schroder (standing at right), spoke in support of amending requirements in the county's 2021 Animal Abusers Registry. Schroder and several other legislators and county officials wore pink to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

SPCA in Cattaraugus County asks lawmakers for more funds

October 12, 2024

By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The SPCA in Cattaraugus County is looking for a modest $22,000 increase in its 2025 contract with Cattaraugus County, a spokesman told county lawmakers