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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
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
County fined $148,000 over reporting time of altercation between nursing home residents
By RICK MILLER Olean Star An altercation between two dementia patients at the Machias Pines
New county attorney, Social Services commissioner are sworn in at County Legislature meeting
By RICK MILLER Olean Star LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Legislature’s last meeting of
Common Council concerned over date of public hearing on charter revisions
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Members of the Olean Common Council were surprised
Eight companies get $5,000 each at Laine Business Accelerator Showcase at JCC
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Eight companies participated in this year’s Laine Business