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Alfred Levi Bailey

February 25, 2025

August 12, 1943 – February 24, 2025 Alfred Levi Bailey,

NY HS Boys Playoff Preview: Salamanca to stick with identity, Olean aims to ‘embrace the boring’ ahead of Section 6 Tournament

February 24, 2025

By SPENCER BATES batesoleanstar@gmail.com The Section 6 high school boys

Portville's Emma Rhinehart brings the ball up during the Lady Panthers' game against Ellicottville in the annual Joe DeCerbo Memorial Showcase on Saturday, Dec. 28. On Wednesday, Portville will host Cleveland Hill in the first round of the Section VI playoffs. | File photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Underdogs, favorites alike ready for impending Section VI playoffs

February 24, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com As the Section VI girls’

(Rick Miller/Olean Star) The salt storage facility at the Cattaraugus County Public Works Highway Barn in Franklinville, like other barns around the county, is running short of road salt.

Olean, Cattaraugus County, towns running short of salt in cold water

February 24, 2025

By RICK MILLER Olean Star Last Thursday, Olean Mayor Bill Aiello issued

Kristin R. Bird

April 3, 2024

March 20, 1981 — April 18, 2024 Olean- Kristin R. Bird “Loving Mother, Daughter, Sister & Friend” Kristin R. Bird passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at her home.

Jessica L. Potter

April 3, 2024

May 28, 1988 — April 8, 2024 Salamanca- Jessica Lila Woods-Potter “Loving & Devoted Mother, Daughter & Sister” Jessica L. Potter of 179 Elm Street, passed away on Monday, April

Sandra R. Tarr

April 3, 2024

May 28, 1943 — April 7, 2024 Olean- Sandra R. Tarr “Loving Mother, Grandmother & Sister” Sandra R. Tarr of 516 N. 7th Street, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024

Howard E. Wesley

April 3, 2024

September 3, 1957 — April 6, 2024 Allegany- Howard E. Wesley “Loving Husband, Father & Grandfather” Howard E. Wesley of Upper Birch Run Road passed away on Saturday, April 5,