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April 22, 2026
To add an event, email the details to salamancapress@gmail.com. Include "Out & About" in email subject line. May 1 – Full Moon Fun Ride at Allegany St...
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Leon Historical Society announces summer season events
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By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
April 22, 2026
LEON — Members of the Leon Historical Society invite the public to enjoy the special events they have planned for the 2026 summer season. Their season...
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Police Reports
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April 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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Salamanca schools anticipating 6% budget increase, no tax hike
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
April 21, 2026
SALAMANCA — Members of the Salamanca City Central School Board of Education Tuesday were expected to be presented with a 2026-27 budget with a roughly...
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Paloma Haas shatters Salamanca school record in the shotput
Local Sports, Salamanca Sports, Sports
By By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
April 22, 2026
Salamanca 101 , West Valley 29 The Salamanca Warriors had a standout performance last Tuesday night, and registered 30 total personal best performances. None were bigger, or more impactful than sophomore thrower Paloma Haas’ performance in the shot put. A double winner in both shot put and discus, H...
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Rhow homers as A-L nips Warriors, 6-4
High School, Local Sports, Salamanca Sports, ...
April 21, 2026
SALAMANCA — Summer Rhow finished 2-for-2 with a home run, a double and two RBI to help lift Allegany-Limestone to its third consecutive victory Saturd...
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Bonnies add six new players for 2026-27 season
Basketball, Local Sports, Sports, ...
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
April 21, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE — On April 13, the Bonnies signed two highly ranked Division II players from Daemen University in redshirt senior Benjamin Bill and ri...
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Second half run helps Frontier lacrosse pull past Salamanca
High School, Lacrosse, Local Sports, ...
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
April 20, 2026
SALAMANCA — Frontier lacrosse (5-1) beat Salamanca (6-2) on the road on Monday, pulling away in the second half behind a relentless offensive attack. ...
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Ellicottville earns sweep after winning resumed game
Baseball, High School, Local Sports, ...
April 20, 2026
ELLICOTTVILLE — After claiming a win to finish off a suspended game from Wednesday night, the Ellicottville baseball earned the sweep in a doubleheade...
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Poole to receive Pitt-Bradford’s 2026 Alumni Award of Distinction
Business, Cattaraugus County News, Featured, ...
By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
Apr 21, 2026
SALAMANCA — Local fitness guru Bradley Poole will receive the 2026 Alumni Award of Distinction from the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford (Pa.) on ...
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Randolph announces Top 10 for Class of 2026
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Local News, ...
Apr 20, 2026
RANDOLPH — The Randolph Central School District has announced Jenna Anderson as valedictorian and Cooper Freeman as salutatorian for the Class of 2026...
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Portville’s Scott named Youth of the Week
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Local News, ...
Apr 20, 2026
The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau announces that this week’s featured Youth of the Week is Claira Scott, the daughter of Christopher and Molly Scott...
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Elkdale Country Club ready for season after wet, cold spring
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Apr 19, 2026
SALAMANCA — Nestled in the scenic hills north of Salamanca, Elkdale Country Club is looking forward to its 100th year as a golfing destination for Wes...
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National Bike Month events coming up at Allegany State Park
Featured, Local News, News
Apr 16, 2026
RED HOUSE — Allegany State Park is celebrating National Bike Month with several events throughout May. Promoted by the League of American Bicyclists, ...
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Old Times Remembered for April 16-22
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Apr 16, 2026
150 Years April 20, 1876: (SALAMANCA —) The opening of spring always leaves numerous unsightly piles of rubbish in the streets — the winter’s accumula...
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Crime and Courts
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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Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Apr 08, 2026
Salamanca Police March 27, 6:52 p.m., Donald B. Bickford Jr., 44, of Salamanca, was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a mo...
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Cattaraugus County DA announces March indictments
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Apr 02, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Grand Jury indicted the following people during February, District Attorney Ashley E. Smith announced Wednesday...
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Movie Preview: Upcoming blockbusters include aliens, fashion divas and pop stars
Lifestyle, Movie Review, Movie Reviews
By By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
April 21, 2026
The big-budget, highly commercialized and overly ambitious Hollywood movies known as blockbusters are on their way. It seems like every year, the summer blockbuster season arrives earlier and earlier. Traditionally starting the first weekend in May, this year’s blockbuster wave began March 20 with “...
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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
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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Opinion
April 23, 2026
Rural free delivery We have taken mail delivery for granted for countless years. I have never thought about it in my lifetime. When the mail comes, I ...
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Opinion
April 16, 2026
The American Woodcock The other night, coming home around dusk, I heard one of my favorite sounds of spring — the mating call of the American Woodcock...
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