Salamanca woman jailed on murder, other charges
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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...

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Ice and easy does it
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Jan 09, 2026
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Seneca Gaming and Entertainment introduces digital poker tables
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Jan 08, 2026
SALAMANCA — Seneca Gaming and Entertainment announced Wednesday the arrival of cutting-edge digital poker tables at its properties, bringing an enhanc...
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Holiday Cheer makes Christmas brighter for area children in need
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By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
Jan 07, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — A small group of residents who call themselves Little Valley Holiday Cheer made the season much brighter for local children in need. T...
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Police Reports
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Jan 07, 2026
Salamanca Police Dec. 23, no time provided, Bryan Acosta, 38, of Salamanca, was charged with second-degree burglary, a class C felony; third-degree co...
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Salamanca ice pond opening delayed for site prep, install
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Jan 06, 2026
SALAMANCA — The weather is right, but the Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond at the end of Fawn Avenue is not yet open for skating this winter. City of S...
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Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
Jan 06, 2026
Snowmobiling season in Western New York is officially off and running with seemingly perfect conditions and full access to the nearly 450 miles of gro...
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Clearing the way
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Jan 06, 2026
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Little Valley Legion Auxiliary distributes Christmas cookies to area vets
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By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
Jan 06, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — Over the holidays, the Little Valley American Legion Post 531 Auxiliary sponsored the club’s annual “Christmas Cookies for Veterans” p...
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What’s Cool in School: ‘Twas the night before winter break
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Jan 05, 2026
While students and teachers across the region returned to the classroom this week after the winter break, many of the schools had been sharing the exc...
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That’s Wall, folks!
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Jan 05, 2026
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Gowanda’s Barnes named Youth of the Week
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Jan 05, 2026
The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau announces that this week’s featured Youth Citizenship Award recipient is Colin Barnes, a senior at Gowanda High Sc...
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Cattaraugus County swears in Smith as new District Attorney
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Jan 02, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — There’s a new district attorney in town, but a familiar face to Cattaraugus County officials. Ashley Smith took her oath of office Wed...
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Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
Jan 01, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) has announced it is accepting applications for the position of deputy sheriff. Potentia...
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Old Times Remembered for Jan. 1-7
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Jan 01, 2026
150 Years Jan. 6, 1876: The great and glorious Centennial year opened auspiciously in Salamanca about midnight Friday (Dec. 31) by the firing of canno...
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Out & About
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Dec 31, 2025
To add an event, email the details to salamancapress@gmail.com. Include "Out & About" in email subject line. Jan. 1 – First Day Bike Ride at Allegany ...
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A Look Back at 2025
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Dec 31, 2025
Photos by Salamanca Press staff The Salamanca Common Council for the 2025-26 term was sworn in on Jan. 1. Pictured (front row, from left): Kylee Johns...
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Police Reports
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Dec 31, 2025
Cattaraugus County Sheriff’s Office RANDOLPH — Sandra L. Sherlock, 45, of Randolph, was arrested at 2:25 p.m. Dec. 20 on a bench warrant issued out of...
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