Aiello in uphill battle against Sherburne for Olean mayor

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Election Day for Olean mayoral candidates Amy Sherburne and Mayor Bill Aiello starts at 6 a.m. when polls open in the seven wards. […]
Council fails to override mayor’s veto over removing decorative lights on North Union Street

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council failed Tuesday to override a veto by Mayor Bill Aiello of a resolution passed earlier this month to remove […]
Olean mayoral race spurs local early voting numbers

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Spurred in large part by the Olean mayoral race, more than 400 voters cast ballots in the first three days of early voting in Cattaraugus […]
Ribbon cutting signals ‘Mission Complete’ to $10 million DRI for Olean revitalization

By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — A Mission Complete Celebration and ribbon cutting for the Olean Downtown Revitalization Initiative was held at the Municipal Building Plaza. About 50 people […]
Olean Common Council passes $29.1 million budget by 5-2 vote

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted 5-2 Tuesday to adopt a $29,149,462 budget for 2025-26 that carries a 6% tax hike. The general fund is $19.8 […]
