Man charged with Rochester murder apprehended in Salamanca
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August 13, 2025
SALAMANCA — A man charged with the murder of a 28-year-old from Rochester was arrested Monday, Aug. 11 in Salamanca after a multi-day missing person s...
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Old Times Remembered for Sept. 11–17
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September 11, 2025
150 Years Sept. 16, 1875: CHURCH DEDICATION — The new Catholic Church at Little Valley will be dedicated with appropriate ceremonies on Sunday, Septem...
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Fall foliage begins emerging across New York state
Featured
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
September 10, 2025
The colors of autumn have begun creeping into the hills of Cattaraugus County. New York state’s first fall foliage report of 2025 was released on Wedn...
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Five first-half goals power Chautauqua Lake past Warriors
Local Sports, Soccer, Sports
By By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
September 11, 2025
SALAMANCA — Chautauqua Lake (2-2) scored five goals in the first half at Salamanca (0-3) on Tuesday night,  Sept. 9, and the result was never in question during a convincing 7-1 team victory. Connor Barnes, the Chautauqua Lake head coach, said that the team’s performance in the first half was the be...
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Gators’ experience shows in sweep of Salamanca
Local Sports, Sports, Volleyball
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
September 11, 2025
ALLEGANY — The Gators treated home fans to a dominant three set victory over Salamanca on Wednesday, Sept. 10, winning 25-14, 25-9, 25-13. Allegany-Li...
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Titans push defending Class Dchamp Wolfpack before falling late
Football, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
September 7, 2025
SHERMAN — The Franklinville/Ellicottville Titans gave defending class D state champion Clymer/Sherman/Panama all it could handle on the road on Saturd...
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Salamanca hangs on, tops Olean 19-13 in season opener
Football, Local Sports, Salamanca Sports, ...
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
September 6, 2025
OLEAN — Salamanca leaned on its physical play in the trenches and came up with just enough big conversions to escape Bradner Stadium with an exciting ...
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CLV powers past Salamanca, wins season opener in straight sets
Local Sports, Salamanca Sports, Sports, ...
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
September 4, 2025
SALAMANCA — Cattaraugus-Little Valley opened its season with authority on the road on Wednesday night, Sept. 3, rolling past Salamanca 25-12, 25-12, 2...
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Local & Social
More Local News
Local News, News, Salamanca News
Sep 11, 2025
SALAMANCA — The Jimersontown Presbyterian Church will host its 64th annual Native Foods Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 18 at the Seneca Allegany Administrat...
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Out & About
Featured, Local News, News
Sep 10, 2025
To add an event, email the details to salamancapress@gmail.com. Include "Out & About" in email subject line. Sept. 12–14 – Rock ‘N’ Roll Weekend throu...
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Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Sep 10, 2025
Vehicle pursuit leads to multiple arrests in Little Valley PERSIA — A vehicle pursuit through three townships resulted in three arrests, the Cattaraug...
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Falling Leaves Festival preparations nearing completion
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Sep 09, 2025
SALAMANCA — In a tradition that has spanned nearly five decades, it wouldn’t be autumn in the city without the Salamanca Seneca Falling Leaves Festiva...
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Crime and Courts
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Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Sep 03, 2025
Cattaraugus man charged with rape MANSFIELD — A Cattaraugus man faces multiple charges of rape and sexual abuse, the New York State Police reported. T...
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Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Aug 27, 2025
Salamanca Police Aug. 17, 1:31 a.m., Marissa M. Matter, 30, of Salamanca, was charged with driving while intoxicated, operating a motor vehicle with a...
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Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Aug 20, 2025
Salamanca Police Aug. 11, 2:11 p.m., Holton G. Pierce, 43, of Nedrow, was charged with first-degree criminal contempt and aggravated family offense, c...
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‘The Roses’ takes on the power of loving and loathing
Lifestyle, Movie Review, Movie Reviews
By By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
September 10, 2025
A majority of rom-coms follow the same basic structure — the meet-cute, the period of rising attraction, a third-act conflict that separates the couple briefly before they’re brought back together and presumably live happily ever after. But what happens after the credits roll on “When Harry Met Sall...
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East Randolph hosts Memorial Day Parade
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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
Allegany State Park, Featured, Local News, ...
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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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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Opinion
September 11, 2025
Picking up ‘The Paper’ The people who brought us “The Office” and “Parks and Recreation” have a new show. Taking another satirical look at the workpla...
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Opinion
September 11, 2025
Johnny Appleseed Day September 26 is National Johnny Appleseed Day, celebrated annually on that date — his birthday. Born in 1774 as John Chapman in L...
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Opinion
September 4, 2025
Fall projects Warm weather for outdoor projects is quickly whisking away and it’ll be time to get out the snow shovel before we know it. This year’s s...
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Opinion
August 28, 2025
Filmed on location The old Erie Depot in South Dayton is celebrating its 150th birthday this September. Movie fans know that the Depot was used in two...
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