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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
St. Bonaventure Athletic Director explains roll-out of Mark Schmidt retirement announcement
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure Athletic Director Bob Beretta released an
Lady Gators lead the pack for annual Big 30 Senior Classic
By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com PORTVILLE, PA – In the tenth rendition of the Big
Olean Common Council being asked to hire auditing firm to act as city auditor
By RICK MILLER Olean Star The Olean Common Council will meet in special session Tuesday
Sr. Dymphna E. Aherne
November 3, 1939 – March 10, 2026 Born: Dympna Eunice Aherne on November 3, 1939
Allegany mayoral race is only contest in village elections Wednesday
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Allegany is the only village in Cattaraugus County with a
St. Bonaventure women’s basketball set to host Drexel in WNIT First Round
By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE — The 2026 WNIT bracket has officially been announced
Siena/SBU survey: Half of Americans to watch some of March Madness; 25% will bet on games
Nearly half of Americans (49%) say they plan to watch college basketball games during March
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