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WEEKEND ROUNDUP: Wojewoda-Ko’s double-day sends Gators to semifinals; Allegany-Limestone football misses playoff berth

Welcoming a familiar face to their home turf, the Allegany-Limestone girl’s soccer team continued their dominance over the Trojans, earning a third straight win over Southwestern ...
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New Mayor’s Advisory Council on Public Safety and Quality of Life replaces Homelessness Task Force

New Mayor’s Advisory Council on Public Safety and Quality of Life replaces Homelessness Task Force Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne announced last week the formation of a new Mayor’s Advisory Council ...
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Sherburne announces first monthly town halls with mayor at John J. Ash Center Monday

Olean Mayor Amy B. Sherburne has announced the beginning of a series of monthly town halls beginning Monday, Oct. 26, at the John J. Ash Center. The town hall meeting is scheduled for 6-7 p.m. at ...
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Cattaraugus County’s early voting off to a good start Saturday

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Early voting in Cattaraugus County got off to a good start Saturday, with more than 300 casting ballots in three hours before noon at sites in Olean and Little Valley.
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Trick-or-treaters take over Union and State streets Saturday

By RICK MILLER Olean Star All kinds of costumed kids took over North Union Street in Olean on Saturday as the Shops on Union hosted its annual trick-or-treat and costume judging event. Hundreds of ...
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Bonnies in full form during 45-point woodshed route of Point Park

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com ST. BONAVENTURE, NY – Taking the hardwood one final time before the regular season ...
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Late surge falls short for Warriors in do-or-die loss to Portville

Last-minute interception ends Salamanca’s playoff streak By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com SALAMANCA, NY – Having eight minutes left to salvage their season, the Salamanca football team ...
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Alle-Catt wind turbines poised to start operating in coming months if developer meets conditions

By RICK MILLER Olean Star The 83 turbines comprising the Alle-Catt Wind Farm in Northern Cattaraugus and Allegany counties and southern Wyoming County could start turning in the coming months. The ...
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County clerk only contested county-wide election; Ward 3 alderman only contest in Olean

Cattaraugus County has only one county-wide election contest this year — for county clerk. Darrell Klute, the incumbent county clerk, is running on the ...
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Right Thinkers Republican panelists speak out against socialism at get-out-the-vote meeting

The conservative Right Thinkers group held a discussion on socialism with a panel of four elected officials at its meeting Monday that turned into a Republican ...
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Late surge not enough as Portville’s season comes to a close

With just ten minutes remaining to salvage their season, the Portville boy’s soccer team was on high alert. Sending a barrage of shots ...
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Richard H. Bantin

October 20, 2026 Richard H. Bantin, 93, of Salamanca, NY died Tuesday morning, October 20, 2026 at home following a long illness. Born October 7, 1933 in Salamanca, he was ...