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IDA votes to rescind Alle-Catt tax breaks over schools’ concern
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — Ten days after approving nearly $38 million in tax breaks
Tentative city budget calls for 6% tax hike; sewer, water rate increases
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Mayor Bill Aiello released a tentative $29.1 million budget for
Pitt-Bradford wins regular season championship with 24-point win over Lions
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com BRADFORD, PA – As the final buzzer sounded, the Panthers
Bona women’s hoops struggles with consistency, falls to VCU 81-37
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — Despite showing some early signs of improvement, a
Owls, Terrors lock in ahead of District 9 postseason
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com After roughly two and a half months of the regular
Tuesday HS Wrap: Salamanca boys hoops drop league finale, Salamanca girls hoops steal win at Franklinville
DUNKIRK — In its final CCAA Div. I game of the season, the Salamanca boys
Bona women’s hoops aim to ‘use the scout’ to its benefit ahead of VCU clash
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — In search of a statement win at the
Local Olean band to headline at Bradner Stadium ahead of 4th of July firework show
OLEAN — Timmy & The Kids, a local Olean band consisting entirely of Walsh Academy,
Run it back: Significant returners headline 2026-27 Bona women’s basketball roster
Crowley & Co. make key roster additions in portal, look to build on recent success
St. Bonaventure men’s basketball to face Penn State in preseason exhibition
ST. BONAVENTURE — On June 29, it was announced that the St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team
Olean Oilers stay red-hot, mercy rule Geneva Red Wings in seven frames
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — The Olean Oilers offense continued to be lights out,
73 seniors graduate Saturday at Allegany-Limestone’s 31st Commencement
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ALLEGANY — Seventy-three Allegany-Limestone High School seniors graduated Saturday afternoon
Big scoring innings lift Olean Oilers past Auburn Doubledays
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com OLEAN — After a five-game losing spell in which their offense
130 Olean High School seniors graduate in 144th Commencement Saturday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — In her remarks welcoming families and friends to
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We were born out of a humble desire to serve those that want help with their finances and more.
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