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Olean Charter Commission approves final draft with strong mayor, ability to set salaries
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean City Charter Commission completed its task Thursday, unanimously

Injuries, fatigue set in as Lady Owls drop double-overtime match to Warren
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Despite playing without their top two stars,

Haudenosaunee artists to share culture and craft at St. Bonaventure Oct. 1
ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University will host Dwahšönih, a pop-up interactive learning space featuring

County gets 2 for 1 return on its investment for Medicaid funds for nursing homes
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers made their best deal

City signs consent order with DEC for faster schedule to prevent sewage releases in river
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council voted Tuesday to have Mayor Bill

IDA OKs tax breaks for new owner of SetterStix plant in Cattaraugus
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency members on Tuesday

Portville volleyball sweeps Olean, avoids ‘trap game’ to remain undefeated
Pressure a non-factor as program standards keep Panthers level-headed By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN —

Rebekah Miriam Thompson
January 30, 1957 – October 29, 2025 Portville- Rebekah Miriam Thompson, born January 30, 1957,

Raymond W. Borowski
June 7, 1929 – October 25, 2025 Olean- Raymond W. Borowski, of Olean, passed away

Bonnies get contributions from everywhere in season-opening win over Mansfield
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — In its first game of the 2025-26 season,
MONDAY ROUNDUP: Huskies, Warriors headed to Section VI finals
DEPEW, NY – Keeping their season alive with a 3-1 win over East Aurora, the

Panthers secure seat in Class C championship with sweep of Chautauqua Lake
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, NY – Three sure things: death, taxes and the

Simmons heroics galvanize Bona men’s basketball to opening-day win over Bradley
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ROCK HILL, SC — The St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team tipped-off

Aiello in uphill battle against Sherburne for Olean mayor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Election Day for Olean mayoral candidates Amy Sherburne
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