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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Out & About
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Jan 07, 2026
Jan. 10 – Community Meal at Trinity United Church of Christ, Gowanda. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, veggie, bread and a cookie. Take-out only. Use Park S...
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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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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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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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WVCA CARES donates time to Ashford Food Pantry
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Dec 30, 2025
WEST VALLEY — The West Valley Cleanup Alliance (WVCA), the Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management’s prime contractor at the West Vall...
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Salamanca students place at DECA competition
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Dec 29, 2025
ALFRED — Earlier in December, five Salamanca High School students traveled to SUNY Alfred State College to compete in the Regional DECA Competition. S...
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Seneca Nation-led law enforcement measure signed into law by Hochul
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Dec 29, 2025
CATTARAUGUS TERRITORY — The Seneca Nation has secured key legislation to help in its ongoing battle against illegal drug activity on its territories. ...
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