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Salamanca man charged with murder in city

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Salamanca man charged with murder in city

September 27, 2025

SALAMANCA — A Salamanca man was being held for the murder of another person in the city, Salamanca police reported Saturday. Andrew C. Skye, 35, of 31...

Local students nominated to attend top military academies

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Local students nominated to attend top military academies

DEB EVERTS Press Reporter

Jun 11, 2020

Local students Emma Haynes, of Cattaraugus, and Madisyn Kilby, of Great Valley, have been nominated by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Represent...

Reed disappointed in Democratic House bill on police reforms

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Reed disappointed in Democratic House bill on police reforms

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Jun 10, 2020

U.S. Rep. Tom Reed said Tuesday he was disappointed with the police reform bill introduced by the House Democratic leadership. “I am disappointed the ...

Mitrano calls for federal standards for police

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Mitrano calls for federal standards for police

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Jun 08, 2020

WATKINS GLEN — Congressional candidate Tracy Mitrano called Sunday for federal standards for training of all law enforcement officers, reinforced by C...

Daughter of local man fuels up Air Force planes in flight

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Daughter of local man fuels up Air Force planes in flight

DEB EVERTS Press Reporter

May 16, 2020

NIAGARA FALLS — Serving her country in the United States Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) is a choice Staff Sergeant (SSgt.) Danielle Bigaj has never ...

Reed skeptical House Democrats’ massive relief bill will pass as is

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Reed skeptical House Democrats’ massive relief bill will pass as is

RICK MILLER County Reporter

May 14, 2020

U.S. Rep. Tom Reed has many concerns about the latest stimulus bill House Democrats have put forward — particularly issues he did not see connected to...

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...

Sanders suspending campaign likely to end Democratic presidential primary

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Sanders suspending campaign likely to end Democratic presidential primary

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 10, 2020

Last month Cattaraugus County Democratic Party Chairman Frank Puglisi announced his endorsement of former Vice President Joe Biden in the New York Dem...

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...

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...

Congress, state Senate, Assembly races shaping up

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Congress, state Senate, Assembly races shaping up

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Apr 02, 2020

State and federal races in Cattaraugus County shaped up over the weekend with Friday’s filing by candidates for Congress, state Senate and Assembly. I...

Mitrano: Fellow Democrat failed to file enough signatures petitions

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Mitrano: Fellow Democrat failed to file enough signatures petitions

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Mar 25, 2020

Democratic congressional candidate Tracy Mitrano said Tuesday it appears that, contrary to initial reports, she won’t be involved in a 23rd Congressio...

Reed: Reopening commerce amid coronavirus fight is critical

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Reed: Reopening commerce amid coronavirus fight is critical

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Mar 25, 2020

U.S. Rep. Tom Reed joined President Trump and other Republicans Tuesday in calling for commerce to restart in the country much sooner than public heal...

County Democratic chairman endorses Biden

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County Democratic chairman endorses Biden

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Mar 09, 2020

Cattaraugus County Democratic Party Chairman Frank Puglisi has endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential campaign. “I do think the New York primary will be in...

Olean General Hospital preps for coronavirus

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Olean General Hospital preps for coronavirus

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Mar 06, 2020

OLEAN — Watching the progression of coronavirus in China over the past two months, Olean General Hospital officials have been preparing for the virus,...

Snocross races return to casino for 8th year next weekend

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Snocross races return to casino for 8th year next weekend

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

Feb 15, 2020

SALAMANCA — Whether there’s snow, sleet or rain — a foot of the white stuff or widespread puddles in mild temperatures — nothing can stop the pro snow...

Primaries whetting political appetites of Catt. County Democrats

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Primaries whetting political appetites of Catt. County Democrats

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Feb 15, 2020

Democratic presidential caucus and primary results from Iowa and New Hampshire have begun to whet the appetites of Cattaraugus County Democrats. The N...

Salamanca submits application for HGTV renovation series

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Salamanca submits application for HGTV renovation series

Feb 12, 2020

SALAMANCA — Not too long ago, the city of Salamanca was known for its bustling Main Street, downtown shops and vibrant community life, offering plenty...

Local leaders draw sharp contrast between Washington, local politics

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Local leaders draw sharp contrast between Washington, local politics

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Feb 12, 2020

Loads of partisanship were on display at President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address to a joint meeting of Congress Tuesday night. Trump ignor...

WVDP promotes safety through eyes of children

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WVDP promotes safety through eyes of children

Feb 12, 2020

WEST VALLEY — The Department of Energy and CH2M HILL BWXT West Valley (CHBWV), its cleanup contractor at the West Valley Demonstration Project, create...

DEC issues guidance to avoid conflicts with coyotes

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DEC issues guidance to avoid conflicts with coyotes

Feb 04, 2020

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation wants to help locals prevent conflicts with coyotes. “Coyotes are an integral part of our ...