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Olean Common Council votes to continue solar moratorium
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — The Olean Common Council voted 5-1 Tuesday for a local
Cattaraugus County Legislature OKs resolution for IDA hearings on Alle-Catt request for tax relief
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — Six years ago, the Cattaraugus County Legislature
Pollock: Terry Pegula is the Southern Tier’s gift to Buffalo pro sports
To understand the owner of the Buffalo Bills and Sabres, you must know his competitive
Warriors, Huskies, Panthers take different approaches to prepare for upcoming hoops season
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com As the Empire State gears up for the winter sports
Ackerman hits six triples as Pitt-Bradford notches first win
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – Looking to enter the Thanksgiving break on

Four in a row: Portville wins New York State Championship once again
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com GLENS FALLS, NY – There are some moments in sports,
Peters scores four as Warriors retain Far-West crown
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PITTFORD, NY – Despite giving up the most points in

Flowing sap a sweet sound at Sprague’s Maple Farms
By RICK MILLER Olean Star PORTVILLE — Sprague’s Maple Farms has produced its first maple syrup of

Sempolinski holds first town meeting in Olean Thursday attended by 60
OLEAN – More than 60 people attended Assemblyman Joe Sempolinski’s first town hall meeting Thursday

Kenneth W. Kelly
August 13, 1943 – February 27, 2025 Portville- Kenneth W. Kelly, 81, passed away on

Tracy L. Panada,
August 30, 1971 – February 28, 2025 Allegany, NY Tracy L. Panada, 53, of Allegany,

Mark T. Budinger
April 6, 1966 – February 27, 2025 Olean, NY Mark T. Budinger, 58, of Olean,

Rita A. Costello
August 21, 1930 – February 27, 2025 Rita A. Costello, 94, of Bradford, passed away

Salamanca boys hoops complete 18-point comeback, down Falconer 60-58 in B2 Quarterfinal
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — “If that’s not the greatest comeback in Salamanca basketball
Cedarwood Financial Partners
516 Main St Olean, NY 14760
716-376-0014
We were born out of a humble desire to serve those that want help with their finances and more.
We were inspired by the protective quality of cedar—it’s what our families used to store their treasures across the ages. It’s sturdy, protective, and it does it all with grace.








