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Revolution Rail Co. launching Saturday in Cattaraugus
Featured
By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
May 5, 2026
CATTARAUGUS — Hop on, get rolling and have fun this Saturday as the Revolution Rail Co. - Cattaraugus Run officially launches the new tourist attracti...
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Gary Allan, Rodney Atkins to play outdoor casino concert Aug. 21
Featured
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
May 4, 2026
SALAMANCA — Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino is doubling down on star power to present a memorable evening of outdoor country music this August. The Sa...
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Baseball, High School, Lacrosse, ...
May 5, 2026
SALAMANCA — Liana Jimerson turned away 8-of-15 shots as Salamanca girls lacrosse (4-6, 3-1) used a strong defensive effort to earn the 10-7 win over Grand Island. Jimerson “made some great saves when they mattered most,” Salamanca coach Jesse Mohr noted, before adding, “the Warrior defense was all o...
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Bonnies add third Daemen University player through transfer portal
Basketball, Local Sports, Sports, ...
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
May 5, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE — Over the weekend, the Bonnies added another player through the transfer portal in rising senior point guard Ryan Heath from Daemen U...
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Olean rides fifth inning rally to 10-0 win over Salamanca
Baseball, Local Sports, Salamanca Sports, ...
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
May 2, 2026
OLEAN — Junior Noah Cartmill pitched five scoreless innings on a cold and rainy Friday afternoon, and Olean's (7-1, 6-1) fifth inning surge was enough...
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A coach, a community and the medicine game
High School, Lacrosse, Local Sports, ...
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
May 2, 2026
In Seneca communities, the first stick is given early. Tyrone Bowen-Collateta knows the weight of it, not heavy, not yet, just enough to feel real in ...
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Local Sports, Sports
April 30, 2026
Q: When is the last time the Buffalo Sabres won a playoff series? A: 2007, vs the New York Rangers.
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Local & Social
More Local News
Local News, News, Salamanca News
May 05, 2026
SALAMANCA — The next meeting of the Salamanca Garden Club will be at 2 p.m. Monday at the Riverside Chapel, 134 Broad St. Elissa Parker from the Senec...
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Franklinville’s Mest named Youth of the Week
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Local News, ...
May 04, 2026
The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau announces that this week’s featured Youth of the Week is Peyton Mest, the daughter of Joshua and Jennifer Mest and...
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Salamanca Kiwanis Kids show care for community, environment
Featured, Local News, News, ...
May 03, 2026
SALAMANCA — For the month of April, the Salamanca Kiwanis Kids (K-Kids) at Prospect Elementary School worked on a gift that demonstrates care for the ...
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What A Terrific Kid!
Featured, Local News, News, ...
May 03, 2026
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Federal grand jury indicts Little Valley man for drug possession
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
By BOB CLARK Special to the Press 
May 02, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY – A Little Valley man is facing federal charges for drug possession following an investigation into a police chase in 2025. U.S. Attorne...
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Cattaraugus County DA announces recent grand jury indictments
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
May 01, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Grand Jury indicted the following people during recent weeks, District Attorney Ashley E. Smith announced Wedne...
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Salamanca H.S. announces 3rd quarter honor rolls
Local News, News, Salamanca News, ...
Apr 30, 2026
SALAMANCA — Principal Lloyd Long II has announced that the following students in grades 8 through 12 have been named to the honor rolls for the third ...
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Old Times Remembered for April 30 through May 6
Local News, News, Salamanca News
Apr 30, 2026
150 Years May 4, 1876: The electors of Little Valley will vote next Tuesday (May 9) upon the question of incorporation. The polls will be at the Rock ...
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Crime and Courts
Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Apr 29, 2026
Salamanca woman faces drug charges SALAMANCA — A traffic stop resulted in multiple drug-related charges for a Salamanca woman, the Cattaraugus County ...
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Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Apr 22, 2026
Salamanca Police April 12, 12:14 a.m., Seka J. Nosie, 45, of Killbuck, was charged with driving a motor vehicle while registration was suspended/revok...
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Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Apr 15, 2026
Traffic stop ends in pair of drug arrests GREAT VALLEY — Two Olean residents face drug-related charges following an early morning traffic stop, the Ca...
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Cat-and-mouse thriller ‘Apex’ a serviceable outback adventure
Lifestyle, Movie Reviews
By By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
April 28, 2026
Whether going for a walk along a trail in a nearby park or an excursion deep in the Australian bush, the number one rule of doing outdoor activities is to be prepared. But nothing could have prepared me for the ridiculous performance that actor Taron Egerton was going to bring to his villainous role...
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Photo Galleries
East Randolph hosts Memorial Day Parade
Featured, Gallery, News, ...
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
April 30, 2026
Doc Rivers One recurring conversation that tends to come up, you know, once in a while in life is who should be able to call themselves a doctor. Do t...
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Opinion
April 30, 2026
Randolph’s firemen The Randolph Fire Company held its annual firemen’s banquet last Saturday, and I had the privilege to attend. The community is very...
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Opinion
April 23, 2026
Spring planting In Western New York, the April freeze and snowshower is not a surprise, and yet it has interrupted my plans to begin getting the yard ...
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Opinion
April 23, 2026
Do something, Cavs Having grown up in Cleveland, Ohio, I was raised to be a Cavs fan. I got to see some of LeBron’s first stint with the Cavs, The Dec...
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