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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
Mayor not surprised at reaction to proposed 18.6% tax rate hike; new state aid to reduce it
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne wasn’t surprised at the negative
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
Sherburne expected to submit proposed 2026-27 budget on Thursday, four days after it was due
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Each Feb. 15, the Olean mayor presents a proposed 2026-27
Developer seeks IDA sales tax exemption on River Street brownfield cleanup
By RICK MILLER Olean Star ELLICOTTVILLE — A local developer is proposing a brownfield cleanup
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
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
Gies receives endorsements for Congress from Democratic committees in five counties
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Democratic congressional candidate Aaron Gies of Olean announced
Sherburne says budget transparency essential to overcome challenges
In a letter to Olean aldermen and city residents Mayor Amy B. Sherburne emphasized transparency
