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Sherburne says budget transparency essential to overcome challenges
In a letter to Olean aldermen and city residents Mayor Amy B. Sherburne emphasized transparency

Former Salamanca Mayor Mike ‘Smitty’ Smith plans to seek office as an independent
By RICK MILLER Olean Star SALAMANCA — Former mayor Michael R. “Smitty” Smith announced on

McCall stresses need to balance tax hike with desire to provide services
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Common Council Finance Committee Chairwoman Sonya McCall, D-Ward 4, said
WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Gators advance to Section VI quarterfinals; Pitt-Bradford women earn first win in season finale
ALLEGANY, NY – Having ten Gators make their way into the scoring column, the Allegany-Limestone

Bona men’s hoops fall to Richmond in high-scoring affair
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com RICHMOND, VA — There was no lack of offense in the

Bona women’s hoops suffer regular season sweep to ‘confident, energized’ Loyola Chicago
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The St. Bonaventure and Loyola Chicago women’s basketball

Olean boys hoops stave off challenge from Albion for Class A2 playoff win
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The No. 7 seed Olean boys basketball team was
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Panthers bow out Section VI title race; Salamanca bowling beats Silver Creek/Forestville
WILSON, NY – Despite improving on last year’s postseason watermark, the Portville boy’s basketball team’s

County snowplow driver commended for saving man from house fire in New Albion
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — A Cattaraugus County snowplow driver credited with

Bona women’s hoops fall to George Washington in reverse fixture
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the second meeting of the season between

Salamanca completes season sweep of Allegany-Limestone, moves onto Class B Semis
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA — As the old adage goes, it is always hardest
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Lady Terrors fall to postseason rivals ECC; Huskies survive Section VI quarterfinals
KANE, PA – It wouldn’t be a District 9 Class A bracket without the annual

Lady Gators crack under Kane’s pressure, fall one game shy of return to D9 championship
Jamie Evens announces retirement after semifinal elimination By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA –

Olean aldermen hear audit report of city’s 2024-25 finances; set budget review starting Thursday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council reviewed the independent audit of the
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