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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

John J. Ash Community Center open Sunday for Code Blue event
John J. Ash Community Center open Sunday for Code Blue event By RICK MILLER Olean

Kindt sentenced to 7 days in jail after his arrest in Salamanca
By RICK MILLER Olean Star Edward Kindt was sentenced to seven days for time served

Alderman raise concerns over side yard camping tents in City
By RICK MILLER Olean Star OLEAN — Concerns were raised over camping tents being used in side

Voter registration deadline is October 28
LITTLE VALLEY – Oct. 26 is the last day to register to be eligible to

Yorkshire family members killed in early morning fire
By RICK MILLER Olean Star YORKSHIRE — New York State Police are investigating the cause
