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Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas in the works for Dec. 4
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Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas in the works for Dec. 4
October 29, 2026
ELLICOTTVILLE — Plans are underway for the 21st anniversary edition of
Bob McCarthy’s Irish Christmas, set for Friday, Dec. 4 in the Brew Hall at Elli...
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Old Times Remembered for Oct. 29 through Nov. 4
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Old Times Remembered for Oct. 29 through Nov. 4
October 29, 2026
150 Years Nov. 2, 1876: Mrs. Van Rensselaer, the centenarian of Randolph, is very low and is not expected to recover. Mrs. Van Rensselaer’s one hundre...
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Out & About
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Out & About
October 28, 2026
To add an event, email the details to salamancapress@gmail.com. Include “Out & About” in email subject line. Oct. 29 – HERO Halloween party and zombie...
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Salamanca school board welcomes student members for ’26-27 year
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Salamanca school board welcomes student members for ’26-27 year
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
October 28, 2026
SALAMANCA — The Salamanca City Central School Board Tuesday welcomed two new members who have more experience in the classroom today than anyone there...
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Warriors fall to Panthers in do-or-die season finale
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Warriors fall to Panthers in do-or-die season finale
By By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
October 26, 2026
SALAMANCA — Junior Hayden Schappacher found himself with the ball in the air, less than a minute left and a chance to take Portville/Cuba-Rushford/Bolivar-Richburg football to the playoffs Friday. One Panthers’ defender fell to the ground, Salamanca’s receiver got tangled up and didn’t turn around i...
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West Valley’s Klahn wins CCAA boys XC title
High School, Local Sports, Sports
West Valley’s Klahn wins CCAA boys XC title
October 26, 2026
BEMUS POINT — West Valley’s Noah Klahn won the boys’ cross country title Friday night, while the Allegany-Limestone boys and girls teams each had a ru...
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High School, Local Sports, Soccer
Klein nets hat trick, E/F downs Holland 7-1 in quarters
October 25, 2026
ELLICOTTVILLE — Tosh Klein registered a hat trick and the Ellicottville/Franklinville boys soccer team exploded for five second-half goals to pull awa...
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DECISION 2026: Salamanca election races for mayor, all 5 city wards
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DECISION 2026: Salamanca election races for mayor, all 5 city wards
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Oct 28, 2026
SALAMANCA — The city of Salamanca will be buzzing on Election Day, Nov. 3, with contested races not only for the mayor’s office but also for all five ...
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Police Reports
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Police Reports
Oct 28, 2026
Salamanca Police Oct. 19, 3:02 p.m., Jordan M. Fitzpatrick, 36, of Salamanca, was charged with second-degree obstruction of governmental administratio...
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Pumpkinville honored as historic business with NYS designation
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Pumpkinville honored as historic business with NYS designation
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Oct 27, 2026
GREAT VALLEY — What began as a small, roadside pumpkin stand in 1968 has grown into an annual fall tradition for generations of families, and New York...
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Cattaraugus County DA announces September grand jury indictments
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Cattaraugus County DA announces September grand jury indictments
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Oct 27, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County District Attorney Ashley E. Smith announced the following indictments by the Cattaraugus County Grand Jury for the ...
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Seneca Nation opens skateparks in Salamanca, Irving
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Seneca Nation opens skateparks in Salamanca, Irving
By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
Oct 26, 2026
SALAMANCA — The Seneca Nation officially opened two new skateparks Saturday with ribbon cutting ceremonies at both the Allegany and Cattaraugus territ...
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Kiwanis Kids hold first meeting of school year
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Kiwanis Kids hold first meeting of school year
Oct 26, 2026
SALAMANCA — Program advisors Michelle Sullivan and Kari Ann Kloss welcomed 17 students to the first meeting of the Kiwanis Kids for the 2026-27 school...
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What a Terrific Kid!
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What a Terrific Kid!
Oct 26, 2026
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Salamanca’s Brown named Youth of the Week
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Salamanca’s Brown named Youth of the Week
Oct 26, 2026
The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau announces that this week's featured Youth of the Week is Rowan Brown. She is the daughter of Sara Zaprowski and Co...
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City meetings canceled, rescheduled for November
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City meetings canceled, rescheduled for November
Oct 25, 2026
SALAMANCA — City of Salamanca officials have announced that several regularly scheduled meetings have been canceled for November. The Common Council m...
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Police Reports
Oct 21, 2026
Sheriff's office announces pill take-back day The Cattaraugus County Sheriff's Office has announced the times and locations for this weekend's Nationa...
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Police Reports
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Police Reports
Oct 14, 2026
Salamanca Police Oct. 1, 12:09 a.m., Steven J. Bates, 40, of Salamanca, was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehi...
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Police Reports
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Police Reports
Oct 07, 2026
Salamanca Police Sept. 21, 10:31 a.m., Kattie L. Schwab, 44, of Salamanca, was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor ve...
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‘Wildwood’ is Laika’s masterpiece of artistry, storytelling
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‘Wildwood’ is Laika’s masterpiece of artistry, storytelling
By By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
October 27, 2026
Hollywood has been in a difficult position the past few years. From the COVID-19 pandemic closing theaters to both actors and writers guild strikes to studios being bought and sold like spaces on a Monopoly board and the looming threat of AI, the box office has been struggling as audiences don’t sho...
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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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Opinion
Kellen’s Pressing Issue
October 29, 2026
Get out and vote Time for my obligatory Election Day pressing issue again. If there are things to vote on in whatever municipality or township you liv...
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Opinion
Henry’s Pressing Issue
October 29, 2026
'You Can See Everything' Rarely would I take to the pages of the Salamanca Press's Pressing Issue to promote something with genuine seriousness, but t...
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Opinion
Deb’s Pressing Issue
October 29, 2026
Handshakes A strong handshake and a smile go a long way. It exudes confidence and friendliness that is, hopefully, genuine. I like a handshake that is...
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Opinion
Kellen’s Pressing Issue
October 22, 2026
More horror movies My quest to watch more horror movies continued this past week with three classics and a popular entry from earlier this year. “Cujo...
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