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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Old Times Remembered for Jan. 15-21
Featured
January 15, 2026
150 Years Jan. 20, 1876: (LITTLE VALLEY —) The jail is again full to overflowing. Several new prisoners have been received during the last week, among...
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Out & About
Featured
January 14, 2026
To add an event, email the details to salamancapress@gmail.com. Include "Out & About" in email subject line. Jan. 16 – Fat Bike Rides at Allegany Stat...
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‘Winter Blues Weekend’ starts Friday in Ellicottville
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By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
January 14, 2026
ELLICOTTVILLE — Jumpstart the new year at Ellicottville’s 25th annual “Winter Blues Weekend,” the popular blues and jazz-packed event that kicks off F...
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Local Sports, Sports
January 14, 2026
Thursday, Jan. 15 Salamanca boys basketball at Southwestern, 7:30 p.m. Randolph boys basketball at Silver Creek, 7:30 p.m. Randolph girls basketball vs. Franklinville, 7:30 p.m. CLV boys basketball at Ellicottville, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16 Salamanca girls basketball vs. Southwestern, 7:30 p.m. CLV...
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Salamanca pulls away, moves to 4-0 in league play
Basketball, Local Sports, Salamanca Sports, ...
January 14, 2026
OLEAN — The Salamanca High School girls basketball team’s offense came alive with 20 second-quarter points, allowing the Warriors to pull away from Ol...
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Huskies clamp down late to edge Salamanca in rivalry win
Basketball, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
January 12, 2026
SALAMANCA — Up by three points with 20 seconds to go, senior Adrian Bohdanowycz had the ball in his hands and a chance to clinch a crucial rivalry gam...
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Bonnies’ second half comeback falls just short in loss to Fordham
Local Sports, Sports, St. Bonaventure Athletics
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
January 12, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE — The Bonnies (11-5, 0-3) suffered a brutal loss to Fordham (10-7, 1-3) on Saturday, coming back from down 13 points in the second hal...
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Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Jan 14, 2026
Salamanca Police Dec. 27, 10 p.m., Christopher D. Williams, 46, of Salamanca, was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a moto...
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Bel donates a ton of cheese to Salamanca schools
Featured, Local News, News, ...
Jan 13, 2026
SALAMANCA — Thanks to a partnership with Action for Healthy Kids and Bel Brands, Salamanca City Central School District has a ton of dairy to share. S...
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Chill Creations opens on Main Street, offering new print options
Business, Featured, Local News, ...
By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
Jan 13, 2026
SALAMANCA — Chill Creations recently opened at 123 Main St., offering people alternative options for printing their personalized items. Opening the do...
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Allegany State Park News, Local News, News
Kellen Quigley 
Jan 12, 2026
RED HOUSE — January is a great time to get things done. In celebration of National Just Do It Day, Allegany State Park educators will host a fun bike ...
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To ski or not to ski
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Local News, ...
Jan 12, 2026
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Seneca casinos unveils SENECA app
Business, Featured, Local News, ...
Jan 12, 2026
SALAMANCA — Seneca Resorts & Casinos is making it easier than ever for guests to access the amenities and entertainment available at its three gaming ...
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New York DEC seeks input on outdoor rec accessibility
Local News, News, State News
Jan 12, 2026
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has released a draft commissioner policy to improve access to the outdoors for people with...
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Olean’s Finch named Youth of the Week
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Local News, ...
Jan 12, 2026
The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau announces that this week’s featured Youth of the Week is Ava Finch, a senior at Olean High School and the daughter...
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Cattaraugus County Farmer-Neighbor Dinner set for April 8
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Local News, ...
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Jan 11, 2026
WEST VALLEY — The 14th annual Cattaraugus County Farmer-Neighbor Dinner will be held April 8 at the West Valley Fire Hall, located at 9091 Route 240. ...
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Ice and easy does it
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Jan 09, 2026
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Crime and Courts
Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Jan 07, 2026
Salamanca Police Dec. 23, no time provided, Bryan Acosta, 38, of Salamanca, was charged with second-degree burglary, a class C felony; third-degree co...
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Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Dec 31, 2025
Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office RANDOLPH — Sandra L. Sherlock, 45, of Randolph, was arrested at 2:25 p.m. Dec. 20 on a bench warrant issued out of...
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Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Dec 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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Have faith in the sacred mysteries of ‘Wake Up Dead Man’
Lifestyle, Movie Review, Movie Reviews
By By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
January 13, 2026
About halfway through “Wake Up Dead Man,” the new whodunit from writer/director Rian Johnson, renowned detective Benoit Blanc (played to perfection by Daniel Craig) and assistant priest Fr. Jud Duplenticy (Josh O’Connor) are frantically looking for a piece of evidence in the rectory of Our Lady of P...
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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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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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Ski season winding down
Ellicottville, Featured, Gallery, ...
Salamanca Press 
March 7, 2025
Skiers and snowboarders were out early Friday morning on the slopes of HoliMont, leading up to the Mardi Gras Weekend in Ellicottville. Ending the win...
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Opinion
January 15, 2026
Goodbye popcorn bucket For the past 15 years, every time I would go to the movies at the AMC (formerly the Carmike Cinemas) in Olean, I would bring wi...
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Opinion
January 15, 2026
My pug Pickles Pickles has always been a big boy. From early in his time in the litter, he grew faster than the rest, quickly becoming something bigge...
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Opinion
January 15, 2026
‘Do not disturb’ About six months ago, I started leaving my cellphone on at night when I go to bed because I want to be accessible for my family, in c...
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Opinion
January 8, 2026
Return of ‘The Pitt’ This Thursday, the second season of medical drama “The Pitt” premieres on HBO Max, continuing the story of Dr. Michael “Robby” Ro...
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