Salamanca woman jailed on murder, other charges
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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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Salamanca mayor declares Native American Heritage Month in city
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
November 13, 2025
SALAMANCA — The history and cultural importance of the Seneca Nation and all indigenous peoples are being honored this month in the city of Salamanca ...
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Cattaraugus County 4-H opens enrollment for 2025-26 year
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
November 13, 2025
ELLICOTTVILLE — Over 350 youth from Cattaraugus County and beyond enrolled in the 4-H Program for the 2024-25 year, participating in events throughout...
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Old Times Remembered for Nov. 13–19
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November 13, 2025
150 Years Nov. 18, 1875: Justice Gallagher sent to join Saturday (Nov. 13) for ten days a Polander by the name of Debencoe, only about twelve years ol...
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Mitchell, Bench lead Bonnies to convincing win over Canisius
Local Sports, Sports, St. Bonaventure Athletics
By By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
November 9, 2025
ST. BONAVENTURE — Frank Mitchell had 20 points, 11 rebounds, and eight offensive boards against his former school Canisius, and the Bonnies (2-0) pulled away from the Golden Griffins (1-2) to win 89-70 in their home opener on Saturday. Canisius shot well throughout, finishing at 49% from the field a...
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Fast start for new Bonnies in 82-34 win
Local Sports, Sports, St. Bonaventure Athletics
By SAM WILSON Special to the Press 
November 4, 2025
Newcomers Drake,  Krysztof pace Bona past D-II Mansfield ST. BONAVENTURE — In the third year for coach Jim Crowley since returning to the Reilly Cente...
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Darryl Simmons II, Bonnies escape with season opener win
Local Sports, Sports, St. Bonaventure Athletics
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
November 4, 2025
ST. BONAVENTURE — It looked like the Bonnies had let their season opener get away from them early on Monday afternoon, turning a 13-point lead into a ...
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Salamanca football bows out in section quarterfinals
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By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
November 1, 2025
OLEAN — The eighth seeded Warriors gave first seeded Barker/Roy-Hart a scare early on the road on Friday night in their Section C quarterfinal matchup...
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St. Bonaventure Men’s Basketball Preview: All in on the unknown
Local Sports, Sports, St. Bonaventure Athletics
After rebuilding nearly the entire roster, the Bonnies enter A-10 play with a team built for growth, and a point guard ready to lead them there.
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
October 28, 2025
( Editor's note: This is the first in a two-part series previewing the 2025-26 St. Bonaventure men’s basketball team.) ST. BONAVENTURE — This year’s S...
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More Local News
Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
Nov 14, 2025
Steve E. McCord, director of Cattaraugus County Veterans Services, will be available to discuss Veterans Affairs benefit laws, the healthcare system o...
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Local News, News, Salamanca News
Nov 14, 2025
SALAMANCA — The week for dropping off shoebox gifts for Operation Christmas Child, a children's ministry of Samaritan's Purse, is Nov. 17-24, with sev...
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Seneca Gaming finalist for global IT award
Business, Featured, Local News, ...
Nov 12, 2025
SALAMANCA — Seneca Gaming Corporation is being recognized not only for the service and experience it provides guests at its three resort properties, b...
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Out & About
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Nov 12, 2025
To add an event, email the details to salamancapress@gmail.com. Include "Out & About" in email subject line. Nov. 15 – Fall Craft Show at Little Valle...
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Local food pantries express concerns about late SNAP benefits
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Local News, ...
By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
Nov 12, 2025
Amid the longest federal government shutdown, local food pantries are weathering the storm and hoping to provide nutritious food to needy families thr...
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Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Nov 12, 2025
Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office ELLICOTTVILLE — Summer J. Mathews, 44, of Springville, was arrested at 7:45 a.m. Nov. 8 on a bench warrant issued ...
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Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas in the works for Dec. 5
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Local News, ...
Nov 11, 2025
ELLICOTTVILLE — The 20th annual Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas will take place Friday, Dec. 5, in the spacious beer hall at Ellicottville Crewing Comp...
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Salamanca honors servicemembers at Veterans Day ceremony
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Nov 11, 2025
SALAMANCA — No amount of snowfall Tuesday could stop the Salamanca community from honoring its veterans and all those who served at the annual Veteran...
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Portville’s DeFazio named Youth of the Week
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Local News, ...
Nov 10, 2025
The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau announces that this week’s featured Youth Citizenship Award recipient is Aidan DeFazio, the son of Robert and Emil...
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Crime and Courts
Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Nov 05, 2025
Salamanca Police Oct. 29, 3:17 p.m., James H. Donahue, 71, of Salamanca, was charged with driving while intoxicated and operating a motor vehicle with...
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Salamanca woman jailed on murder, other charges
Breaking News, Cattaraugus County News, Crime, ...
Nov 01, 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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Antagonist alien becomes protagonist hero in ‘Predator: Badlands’
Lifestyle, Movie Review, Movie Reviews
By By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
November 12, 2025
When thinking of some of the biggest science-fiction/action franchises from the 1980s, Ridley Scott’s “Alien” and James Cameron’s “Terminator” movies often come to mind, but close behind is John McTiernan’s “Predator.” And while all three franchises have had their highs and lows over the ensuing dec...
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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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Opinion
November 13, 2025
The gales came early Fifty years ago Monday was the infamous wreck of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, the American freighter that sank in Lake Superior duri...
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Opinion
Quitting While You’re Ahead
November 13, 2025
Bye-bye Belichick? With the benefit of hindsight, it seems fair to say that Bill Belichick missed his best opportunity. The 73-year-old legendary NFL ...
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Opinion
November 13, 2025
No punctuation. With the exception of those people who take pride in their written words, the days of proper English have passed. It’s been happening ...
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Opinion
November 6, 2025
Daylight Saving Whine My conscious self might have gotten the memo about Daylight Saving Time, but my internal clock didn't pay attention at all. I us...
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