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Ellicottville sees 46 graduate in Class of ’26
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Jun 29, 2026
ELLICOTTVILLE — On Friday evening, the Ellicottville Central School District hosted its 132nd commencement ceremony for 46 students adorned in maroon ...
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Cattaraugus County Museum to host America 250-themed quilting talk
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Jun 29, 2026
MACHIAS — The Cattaraugus County Museum’s “Summer at the Stone House” event series continues Thursday, July 9, with a presentation by noted quilt appr...
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Salamanca graduates 97 in Friday commencement
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Jun 27, 2026
SALAMANCA — The 140th annual commencement ceremonies at Salamanca High School Friday night saw the graduation of 97 seniors. The graduates — dressed i...
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Salamanca schools honor 9 retirees with 150-plus years of service
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Jun 26, 2026
SALAMANCA — Nine staff members with 152 years of combined work at the Salamanca City Central School District were recently recognized for their years ...
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WVCA CARES supports Ashford Food Pantry through volunteer project
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Jun 25, 2026
WEST VALLEY — West Valley Cleanup Alliance (WVCA) recently helped improve the exterior of the Ashford Food Pantry. Through the WVCA CARES Program, emp...
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Prospect Elementary students recognized at June assembly
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Jun 25, 2026
SALAMANCA — To close out the school year at Prospect Elementary School, several students were recognized for their mindfulness, leadership, care for t...
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Old Times Remembered for June 25 through July 1
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Jun 25, 2026
150 Years June 29, 1876: (SALAMANCA —) Ernest Oaks, a lad about ten years of age, had, like a great many other boys of his age, a peculiar desire to k...
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Out & About
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Jun 24, 2026
To add an event, email the details to salamancapress@gmail.com. Include "Out & About" in email subject line. June 25 – Summer at the Stone House at Ca...
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Ellicottville names valedictorian, salutatorian of Class of ’26
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Jun 24, 2026
ELLICOTTVILLE — The Ellicottville Central School District announces that Skye Wood is valedictorian of the Class of 2026, while Jackson Kruszynski has...
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Police Reports
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Jun 24, 2026
Salamanca Police June 8, 6:49 a.m., Earl A. Knight, 28, of Salamanca, was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicl...
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Little Valley school reopens for fitness activities, looking to expand
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By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
Jun 23, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — Thanks to three key local organizations, the former Little Valley school building in the center of the village has reopened for public...
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Coldspring to host 3rd annual town picnic Saturday
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By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
Jun 23, 2026
STEAMBURG — Enjoy old-fashioned summer fun Saturday at the 3rd annual Coldspring Town Picnic and Car Show. The excitement takes place at the Coldsprin...
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Whiskey Myers bringing country rock sound to casino event center Oct. 9
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Jun 22, 2026
SALAMANCA — The thunder of powerful live rock will echo in the hills of the Southern Tier when Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino welcomes Whiskey Myers ...
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Ellicottville’s O’Connell named Youth of the Week
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Jun 22, 2026
The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau announces that this week’s featured Youth of the Week is Jordan O’Connell, the daughter of John-Paul and Jenna O'C...
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