Harold J. Wilkins

August 5, 1936 – March 25, 2026 Harold J. Wilkins, 89, of Great Valley, NY died Wednesday morning, March 25, 2026 at Bradford Manor following a long illness. Born August […]
David E. Kaus

May 9, 1943 – March 24, 2026 David E. Kaus, 82, of Salamanca, NY died Tuesday morning, March 24, 2026, at his home following a lengthy illness. Born May 9, […]
Front-loaded faceoff sees Owls top Johnsonburg in season opener

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Finding an eruption early, the Bradford baseball team managed to begin their 2026 campaign on the right foot, cruising to a 6-3 […]
NY high school softball seasons to be spurred on by a surplus of experience

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com On the other side of the shadows of the winter sports season, our local New York high school softball teams are looking to have big years. […]
Proposed Olean city tax rate is down by half to 9%; aldermen seek water, sewer director reinstatement

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council’s line-by-line review of the proposed $23.2 million budget for 2026-27 has resulted in cuts and revisions that have pared a tentative […]
IDA grants $480,000 sales tax abatement for Olean brownfield cleanup by Benson to retain 1 job

By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) approved $480,000.00 in tax exemptions for a local developer Tuesday for a brownfield cleanup off River […]
Lens Martial speaks out after City Council rejects Mayor’s plan for outside auditing consultant

Current Olean Auditor Lens Martial submitted the following letter to the Mayor and the City Council. He has not received a response: Dear City Council Members and Mayor, Thank you […]
