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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
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
Memorial to fallen state troopers dedicated outside Olean substation
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Nearly 100 people attended the unveiling and dedication of a
Allegany county man crashes truck into casino, dies from shotgun blast
By RICK MILLER Olean Star An Allegany County man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he
St. Bonaventure’s Jandoli School gift aids Henretta Communication Center
ST. BONAVENTURE — The upcoming addition to the home of the renowned Jandoli School of Communication at St.
SPCA in Cattaraugus County asks lawmakers for more funds
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The SPCA in Cattaraugus County is looking for a