Salamanca woman jailed on murder, other charges
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Salamanca woman jailed on murder, other charges
November 1, 2025
SALAMANCA — A city woman is facing murder and other felony charges after a death on River Street on Friday morning. The Salamanca Police Department re...
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December 24, 2025
To add an event, email the details to salamancapress@gmail.com. Include "Out & About" in email subject line. Dec. 31 – New Gear’s Eve Bike Ride at All...
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December 24, 2025
Salamanca Police Dec. 15, 11:41 p.m., Jason M. Watson, 45, of Salamanca, was charged with first-degree criminal contempt, a class E felony, and second...
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SYA basketball game results
December 22, 2025
SALAMANCA — In Game #1 on Dec. 18, the Chicken Nuggets defeated the Net Ninjas 22-10, to improve to 2-0-1 on the season, setting up next week's matchup with the Lil Warriors. The Nuggets were led by Gibson Bach with 10 points, while Brantley Ferguson added 6, and Quwhyn Nobles grabbed 9 rebounds. Th...
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Big 30 boys, girls soccer all-stars announced
December 22, 2025
The 2025 Big 30 All-Star Teams, chosen by the Big 30 All-Star Committee in consultation with the Olean Times Herald, included Ellicottville junior Tos...
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Strong first half keys Cuba-Rushford past Ellicottville
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Strong first half keys Cuba-Rushford past Ellicottville
December 21, 2025
CUBA — Seven up, seven down for the Cuba-Rushford boys basketball team. And this was a big one. Coleman Searle dropped 18 points and Carter Brown post...
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A season outlook for Salamanca, other Big 30 wrestling teams
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A season outlook for Salamanca, other Big 30 wrestling teams
December 21, 2025
In the last few weeks, the Big 30 wrestling season has started up in Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania, with a mixture of returning stars...
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Salamanca youths enjoy annual Shop with a Cop event
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Salamanca youths enjoy annual Shop with a Cop event
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Dec 23, 2025
ALLEGANY — The city of Salamanca Youth Bureau, Salamanca Police Department and Seneca Nation Marshals have once again teamed up for their annual Shop ...
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Ellicottville’s Liskow named Youth of the Week
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Ellicottville’s Liskow named Youth of the Week
Dec 22, 2025
The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau announces that this week’s featured Youth Citizenship Award recipient is Alexa Liskow, the daughter of Nathan Lisk...
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Salamanca NHS taps new inductees, honors Teacher of the Year
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Salamanca NHS taps new inductees, honors Teacher of the Year
Dec 21, 2025
SALAMANCA — The Salamanca High School National Honor Society held its annual tapping ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 17, which included naming the recipient ...
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Kiwanis Kids spread joy with reindeer decorations
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Kiwanis Kids spread joy with reindeer decorations
Dec 20, 2025
SALAMANCA — This time of year brings a lot of holiday cheer, and the Prospect Elementary School Kiwanis Kids wanted to spread the joy of the season to...
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Ellicottville man sentenced for coercing women into prostitution
By BOB CLARK Special to the PressK Speci 
Dec 20, 2025
BUFFALO — An Ellicottville man will spend more than seven years in federal prison for coercing women into prostitution. U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacom...
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Dec 17, 2025
Salamanca Police Dec. 3, 9:28 a.m., Cameron C. Stevens, 28, of Olean, was charged with second-degree contempt, a class A misdemeanor. Stevens' status ...
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Dec 03, 2025
Salamanca Police Nov. 19, 6:05 p.m., Brandon M. Light, 20, of Kill Buck, was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehi...
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Nov 26, 2025
Salamanca Police Nov. 18, 9:20 p.m., Cory Foster, 36, of Little Valley, was arrested on a bench warrant issued out of Salamanca City Court. Foster was...
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Technically impressive, third ‘Avatar’ is a familiar Cameron romp
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Technically impressive, third ‘Avatar’ is a familiar Cameron romp
By By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
December 23, 2025
Over the past 40 years, the smart move was not to bet against James Cameron. From surprise indie sci-fi hit “The Terminator” to blockbuster sci-fi/action sequel “Aliens” to all-time Oscar winner and highest-grossing movie of all time (for a while) “Titanic,” the Canadian filmmaker knew what he was d...
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A revisit of Christmas classics
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
December 16, 2025
‘Tis the season for revisiting holiday favorites from years past. It seems like every year, a new movie or two comes out that are trying to become mod...
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East Randolph hosts Memorial Day Parade
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East Randolph hosts Memorial Day Parade
Salamanca Press 
May 27, 2025
Randolph and East Randolph alternately host their annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony. With this year being East Randolph’s turn, the parade route...
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Spots filling fast for 67th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
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Spots filling fast for 67th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
May 9, 2025
RED HOUSE — Enjoy a weekend learning about all things outdoors at the 67th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage, set to take place Friday, May 30 through Sunday...
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Ohi:yo’ Art Market a huge success at casino
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Ohi:yo’ Art Market a huge success at casino
Salamanca Press 
May 5, 2025
The Seneca Allegany Event Center hosted the Ohi:yo’ Art Market on Saturday. Presented by the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center and Visit Seneca Nation, th...
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Kellen’s Pressing Issue
December 18, 2025
Rob Reiner Learning that Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer, were murdered Sunday deeply shook me. Reiner has been a mainstay and beloved creator...
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Deb’s Pressing Issue
December 18, 2025
January 1971 Since Thanksgiving Day, this winter has been more like the real winters from years ago. I will never forget January 1971 when I drove hom...
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Kellen’s Pressing Issue
December 11, 2025
Trimming the tree Every year my partner and I put up the Christmas tree, and every year it feels like it’s more complicated than the year before, even...
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Deb’s Pressing Issue
December 11, 2025
Cowbird My winter hobby is feeding the wild birds and watching them from my dining room window. I usually see a pair or two of regal cardinals, groups...
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