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Terwilliger, Wight hit the ground running in first year at the helm
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com Finding the right person to pick up the torch can
THURSDAY ROUNDUP: Olean boys hoops cap regular season with loss to Jamestown
OLEAN, NY — In its final tune-up game ahead of the postseason, the Olean boys

Sherburne’s first proposed budget contains 18.6% property tax hike
By RICK MILLER Olean Star In her first proposed budget, Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne

New York high school basketball playoff brackets announced
The postseason is upon us. It’s win or go home from here on out for

Late-game struggles condemn Bona men’s hoops vs. St. Joe’s yet again
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The first time the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball
WEDNESDAY ROUNDUP: Gators earn first playoff win in over three years; Salamanca takes to the Sectional Championship
PORT ALLEGANY, PA – Seeing the Falcons for the third time this season, the Port

Terrors battle inconsistency, inexperience as they bow out of D9 playoffs
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com EMPORIUM, PA – When it comes to high-pressure, do-or-die situations,

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

Eva Blanche Mighells
January 3, 1930 – February 21, 2026 Eva Blanche Mighells, 96, of Bellefonte, PA, formerly

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

Herbert H. Simmons
March 6, 1944 – February 19, 2026 Gowanda, NY – Herbert H. Simmons ,81, of

Steven Lee Criss
Limestone- Steven Lee Criss “Loving Father & Grandfather” Steven L. Criss of North Main Street
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.








