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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...

Reed wants to ‘up the ante’ on second round of small business aid

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Reed wants to ‘up the ante’ on second round of small business aid

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 08, 2020

U.S. Rep. Tom Reed said Tuesday he’s among those calling on Congress to up the ante to aid small businesses during the coronavirus health and economic...

Local agencies supported by $4.5 million WNY COVID-19 fund

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Local agencies supported by $4.5 million WNY COVID-19 fund

Apr 08, 2020

BUFFALO — Area nonprofits are among those splitting $4.5 million in regional awards just two weeks after a fund was established to raise money for res...

Salamanca hosting virtual Easter Egg Hunt while social distancing

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Salamanca hosting virtual Easter Egg Hunt while social distancing

Amanda Grabowski | Lifestyles Editor

Apr 08, 2020

SALAMANCA — The old saying “necessity is the mother of invention” is being played out in Salamanca this week. Due to the coronavirus, traditional East...

Ellicottville’s Dina’s holding curbside fundraisers for local food pantries

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Ellicottville’s Dina’s holding curbside fundraisers for local food pantries

DEB EVERTS Press Reporter

Apr 08, 2020

ELLICOTTVILLE — Thanks to the generous patrons of Dina’s restaurant, the Ellicottville Food Pantry has received a much-needed monetary boost. The rest...

‘Stay inside’ Watkins tells residents; wear mask if you have to go out

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‘Stay inside’ Watkins tells residents; wear mask if you have to go out

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 07, 2020

Cattaraugus County’s top health official enthusiastically endorses the Centers for Disease Control’s recommendation over the weekend that U.S. residen...

Salamanca schools 3D-printing COVID-19 mask, face shield parts

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Salamanca schools 3D-printing COVID-19 mask, face shield parts

Apr 07, 2020

SALAMANCA — Students and faculty from the Salamanca City School District are pooling their resources to create 3D-printed parts for reusable face mask...

COVID-19 count inches up in Catt County

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COVID-19 count inches up in Catt County

BOB CLARK Special to the Press

Apr 06, 2020

The state reported a new case of COVID-19 in Cattaraugus County on Sunday, and officials expect the number to continue climbing. To date, 10 Cattaraug...

COVID-19 count inches up in Cattaraugus County

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COVID-19 count inches up in Cattaraugus County

BOB CLARK Special to the Press

Apr 06, 2020

The state reported a new case of COVID-19 in Cattaraugus County on Sunday, and officials expect the number to continue climbing. To date, 10 Cattaraug...

Seneca Nation opposes Cuomo’s plan to take upstate NY equipment

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Seneca Nation opposes Cuomo’s plan to take upstate NY equipment

Apr 06, 2020

SALAMANCA — Seneca Nation President Rickey Armstrong, Sr. has responded to the Executive Order outlined by Governor Andrew Cuomo for taking vital reso...

What are your coronavirus stories?

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What are your coronavirus stories?

Apr 06, 2020

For the journalists at the Bradford Publishing Company, coverage of the coronavirus pandemic has been nonstop. The effects of the shutdown on virtuall...

Cuomo order that Upstate respirators be sent to NYC greeted with dismay

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Cuomo order that Upstate respirators be sent to NYC greeted with dismay

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 06, 2020

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s executive order Friday to borrow respirators from Upstate hospitals was greeted with dismay from Western New York health officials...

All Cattaraugus County Court proceedings will be via Skype

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All Cattaraugus County Court proceedings will be via Skype

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 06, 2020

LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Court Judge Ronald D. Ploetz will conduct County Court via Skype for Business, beginning Monday. The videoconferenc...

Randolph Manor keeps residents safe and happy amid COVID-19

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Randolph Manor keeps residents safe and happy amid COVID-19

DEB EVERTS Press Reporter

Apr 06, 2020

RANDOLPH — As the world reels in chaos from the COVID-19 epidemic, residents at the Randolph Manor are kept safe and busy. With the exception of no ou...

Gathering the flock while social distancing

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Gathering the flock while social distancing

Amanda Grabowski | Lifestyles Editor

Apr 04, 2020

SALAMANCA — During this time of social distancing, it must be frustrating for a pastor to shut the church doors just when parishioners need spiritual ...

Reed’s office fielding increased calls for help during COVID-19 crisis

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Reed’s office fielding increased calls for help during COVID-19 crisis

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 03, 2020

U.S. Rep. Tom Reed said his offices have received more than 1,500 telephone calls and emails asking for help during the COVID-19 crisis. A large numbe...

County health personnel tracing contacts of residents with COVID-19

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County health personnel tracing contacts of residents with COVID-19

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 03, 2020

Cattaraugus County’s positive COVID-19 cases inch upward, with an additional case bringing the number of confirmed infected persons on Wednesday to se...

8th resident positive for COVID-19 in Catt County

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8th resident positive for COVID-19 in Catt County

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 03, 2020

An 80-year-old man from the southeastern part of Cattaraugus County became the county’s eighth confirmed COVID-19 case. The county’s first case was re...

Peter Cottontail makes drive-by visits to Gowanda children

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Peter Cottontail makes drive-by visits to Gowanda children

BILL PEGLOWSKI Special to the Press

Apr 03, 2020

GOWANDA — With the current situation related to COVID-19 and social distancing, the Gowanda's Cottontail Express train rides, planned by the NY&LE Rai...

Concern over Buffalo-area residents at So. Tier hunting camps spreading COVID-19

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Concern over Buffalo-area residents at So. Tier hunting camps spreading COVID-19

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 02, 2020

Should residents of Allegany and Cattaraugus counties be concerned over reports that Buffalo-area residents are flocking to Southern Tier hunting camp...

Cattaraugus Community Action adjusting services during COVID-19

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Cattaraugus Community Action adjusting services during COVID-19

Apr 02, 2020

SALAMANCA — In order to keep as many people in the community as safe and healthy as possible while continuing to provide essential services, Cattaraug...