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Salamanca woman jailed on murder, other charges

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Salamanca woman jailed on murder, other charges

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...

Front-line nurses confronting COVID-19 threat at OGH

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Front-line nurses confronting COVID-19 threat at OGH

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 20, 2020

OLEAN — How are front-line nurses at Olean General Hospital confronting the coronavirus threat? At least three COVD-19 positive patients have been or ...

Cattaraugus County IDA offers sales tax break to PPE manufacturers

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Cattaraugus County IDA offers sales tax break to PPE manufacturers

Apr 20, 2020

ELLICOTTVILLE — The Cattaraugus County Industrial Development Agency is offering a new sales tax initiative for companies that make personal protectio...

Legion Auxiliary continues Adopt-a-Platoon amid COVID-19

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Legion Auxiliary continues Adopt-a-Platoon amid COVID-19

Amanda Grabowski | Lifestyles Editor

Apr 19, 2020

SALAMANCA — “Even through these daily challenges to find basic supplies, we still remember our deployed troops and continue to send care packages to o...

Ellicottville, Steelbound distilleries produce hand sanitizer to combat COVID-19

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Ellicottville, Steelbound distilleries produce hand sanitizer to combat COVID-19

DEB EVERTS Press Reporter

Apr 18, 2020

ELLICOTTVILLE — Two more Ellicottville businesses are trying to make a difference in the continuing battle against the COVID-19 pandemic. Both the Ste...

County leader questions Cuomo shutdown until May 15

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County leader questions Cuomo shutdown until May 15

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 17, 2020

Cattaraugus County Legislature Chairman Howard VanRensselaer isn’t sure he agrees with Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s decision to keep the state closed through M...

With NY primary shift, Saturday’s early voting is postponed

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With NY primary shift, Saturday’s early voting is postponed

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 17, 2020

LITTLE VALLEY — You may have heard the April 28 New York primary has been put off until June 23 due to concern over the spread of the coronavirus. Thi...

Borrello: Rural counties should have leeway to reopen economies

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Borrello: Rural counties should have leeway to reopen economies

Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

Apr 17, 2020

ALBANY — State Sen. George Borrello and a fellow Chautauqua County lawmaker are suggesting a plan for a region-based, phased-in reopening of New York’...

Salamanca Press building closed to public

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Salamanca Press building closed to public

Apr 17, 2020

SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Press and Cattaraugus County Pennysaver’s offices remain closed to the public until further notice for the safety of our emp...

Little Valley man 3D printing ‘ear guards’ for medical masks

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Little Valley man 3D printing ‘ear guards’ for medical masks

DEB EVERTS Press Reporter

Apr 17, 2020

LITTLE VALLEY — A local man is doing his part in waging the war against COVID-19. His contribution is making ear guards, an accessory that hooks onto ...

County ramps up testing as 27th resident tests positive for COVID-19

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County ramps up testing as 27th resident tests positive for COVID-19

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 16, 2020

As the Cattaraugus County Health Department ramped up its COVID-19 testing Wednesday, a 27th county resident tested positive for the virus. The reside...

Arts Council continues to connect with artists, community through social media

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Arts Council continues to connect with artists, community through social media

Kate Day Sager | Special to the Press

Apr 16, 2020

Despite the continued presence and consequences of COVID-19, the Tri-County Arts Council continues its mission of promoting the arts and artists in th...

Giglio: NY should loosen regs, direct more aid to farmers

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Giglio: NY should loosen regs, direct more aid to farmers

Jim Eckstrom jeckstrom@oleantimesherald.com

Apr 16, 2020

ALBANY — Assembly Republicans want the governor and majority lawmakers to act quickly to help farmers manage the economic downturn caused by the COVID...

Emergency Ops Center answers calls, hunts for PPE

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Emergency Ops Center answers calls, hunts for PPE

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 16, 2020

LITTLE VALLEY — Four weeks after the Cattaraugus County Emergency Operations Center opened in response to the coronavirus crisis, 16 county employees ...

County continues to provide mental health services

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County continues to provide mental health services

Apr 16, 2020

The Cattaraugus County Department of Community Services has changed some of the ways in which it is serving the public due to the coronavirus pandemic...

Great Valley Town Board awards mowing bids for 2020

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Great Valley Town Board awards mowing bids for 2020

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

Apr 16, 2020

GREAT VALLEY — The Great Valley Town Board held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting Monday with safe social distancing practices in place. Town ...

Local COVID-19 cases expected to rise with hike in tests

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Local COVID-19 cases expected to rise with hike in tests

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 15, 2020

While Cattaraugus County’s number of positive cases of COVID-19 held steady Tuesday, an increase in testing is expected to bring more positive results...

Reed thinks U.S. may be able to restart economy in May

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Reed thinks U.S. may be able to restart economy in May

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 15, 2020

U.S. Rep. Tom Reed said Tuesday he hopes the country can begin to turn the lights back on and restart the economy as early as next month. Who is respo...

Borrello: Essential state workers should get their raises

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Borrello: Essential state workers should get their raises

Olean Times Herald staff | Special to the Press

Apr 15, 2020

ALBANY — State Sen. George Borrello urges the governor to exempt state workers deemed essential and unable to work from home from the freeze of schedu...

New Albion resident arrested for violating social distancing order

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New Albion resident arrested for violating social distancing order

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

Apr 15, 2020

NEW ALBION — A New Albion resident was taken into custody Tuesday by the Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office for violating the New York State Executiv...

Salamanca virtual Easter Egg hunt winners announced

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Salamanca virtual Easter Egg hunt winners announced

Amanda Grabowski | Lifestyles Editor

Apr 15, 2020

SALAMANCA — It wasn't our typical Easter Egg hunt in Salamanca over the past week, but it sure was lots of fun. Many families participated both as egg...