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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...

Voters pass school budgets, elect board members in Cattaraugus County

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Voters pass school budgets, elect board members in Cattaraugus County

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

May 27, 2025

School districts across New York state held their annual budget votes and board elections on Tuesday, May 20. The following unofficial results were re...

Gowanda’s Gernatt named Youth of the Week

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Gowanda’s Gernatt named Youth of the Week

Salamanca Press

Apr 28, 2025

The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau announces this week’s featured Youth Citizenship Award recipient is Jillian Gernatt, the daughter of Nicholas and ...

Villages in Cattaraugus County report election winners

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Villages in Cattaraugus County report election winners

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

Mar 19, 2025

A relatively quiet year for village elections across the region saw few contested races on Tuesday with many incumbents expected to continue serving t...

Gowanda schools hosting adult pickleball classes

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Gowanda schools hosting adult pickleball classes

Salamanca Press

Feb 25, 2025

GOWANDA — The Adult/Community Education division of Gowanda Central School is accepting registrations for Open Pickleball for area residents 18 and ol...

What’s Cool in School

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What’s Cool in School

Salamanca Press

Jan 25, 2025

ELLICOTTVILLE — Elementary students gathered for their Friday Afternoon Meeting (FAM) on Jan. 17 to continue building community together, showcasing s...

NYSARH receives $500K grant from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

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NYSARH receives $500K grant from Mother Cabrini Health Foundation

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

Jan 22, 2025

GOWANDA — The New York State Association for Rural Health (NYSARH) Tuesday announced it has received a $500,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health F...

Public hearing for Village of Little Valley comprehensive plan is Jan. 28

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Public hearing for Village of Little Valley comprehensive plan is Jan. 28

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

Jan 07, 2025

LITTLE VALLEY — The Village of Little Valley announces a public hearing for an updated comprehensive plan will be held during the next village board m...

What’s Cool in School: Area districts getting into holiday spirit

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What’s Cool in School: Area districts getting into holiday spirit

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

Dec 24, 2024

With the spirit of the season in full swing, area school districts have spent the past few weeks continuing to spread cheer with various projects, eve...

County Veteran Services to conduct December sessions

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County Veteran Services to conduct December sessions

Salamanca Press

Nov 19, 2024

Steve E. McCord, director of Cattaraugus County Veterans Services, will be available to discuss Veterans Affairs benefit laws, the healthcare system o...

Olean’s Snyder named Youth of the Week

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Olean’s Snyder named Youth of the Week

Salamanca Press

Oct 28, 2024

Editor's note: Due to information submitted to the Olean Times Herald, Evan Snyder was incorrectly identified as being from Gowanda. He is from Olean....

Gowanda’s Kohn named Youth of the Week

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Gowanda’s Kohn named Youth of the Week

Salamanca Press

Oct 21, 2024

The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau announces this week’s featured Youth Citizenship Award recipient is Tessa Kohn. She is the daughter of Scott and J...

Gowanda’s Bowers named Youth of the Week

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Gowanda’s Bowers named Youth of the Week

Salamanca Press

Oct 07, 2024

The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau is pleased to announce this week’s featured Youth Citizenship Award recipient is Molly Bowers. Molly is the daught...

Gowanda Scarecrow Contest winners announced

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Gowanda Scarecrow Contest winners announced

Salamanca Press

Oct 05, 2024

GOWANDA — The end of September means the annual Scarecrow Contest in Gowanda, a popular local event both locals and former Gowanda residents look forw...

Gowanda Central School announces Hall of Fame inductees

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Gowanda Central School announces Hall of Fame inductees

Salamanca Press

Sep 13, 2024

GOWANDA — The Gowanda Boosters Club is proud to announce the 2024 Gowanda Central School Hall of Fame Inductees — Brad John, John Jarzynski, Larry M. ...

‘Boogie Woogie Kid’ at Gowanda’s Hollywood Theater on Sunday

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‘Boogie Woogie Kid’ at Gowanda’s Hollywood Theater on Sunday

Salamanca Press

Sep 10, 2024

GOWANDA — The historic Hollywood Theater will host a family music program Sunday by noted YouTuber Matthew Ball — a.k.a. “The Boogie Woogie Kid.” The ...

Gowanda FallFest planning special Hollywood Theater events

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Gowanda FallFest planning special Hollywood Theater events

Salamanca Press

Sep 10, 2024

GOWANDA — The Village of Gowanda is looking forward to the busiest days of the year with three big weekends in a row. Alumni Weekend is scheduled for ...

DEC announces temporary closure of Valentine Flats area

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DEC announces temporary closure of Valentine Flats area

Salamanca Press

Aug 24, 2024

GOWANDA — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the temporary closure of the Valentine Flats parking area an...

Cattaraugus County Veteran Services to conduct August sessions

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Cattaraugus County Veteran Services to conduct August sessions

Salamanca Press

Jul 20, 2024

Steve E. McCord, director of Cattaraugus County Veterans Services, will be available to discuss Veterans Affairs benefit laws, the healthcare system o...

Gowanda woman publishes first book, ‘Bell Of Life’

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Gowanda woman publishes first book, ‘Bell Of Life’

DEB EVERTS Press Reporter

Jun 25, 2024

GOWANDA — A local woman has written a children’s book that focuses on the fight between good and evil through her original fairytale-like story, as to...

SUNY JCC names full-, part-time dean’s lists for spring semester

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SUNY JCC names full-, part-time dean’s lists for spring semester

Salamanca Press

Jun 06, 2024

JAMESTOWN — Many area full-time and part-time students at SUNY Jamestown Community College were named to the dean’s list for academic excellence for t...