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The state Department of Environmental Conservation announced Thursday the purchase of more than 1,200 acres in Cattaraugus and Allegany counties. The ...

BEMUS POINT — A Cattaraugus man was killed following a two-vehicle collision Thursday on Interstate 86, the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office reporte...

SALAMANCA — After being canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Salamanca-Seneca Falling Leaves Festival will return this October, the f...

LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Agricultural Society will sponsor a free fireworks show at the county fairgrounds Saturday at 9:30 p.m. Freedom...

LITTLE VALLEY — Geoffrey Milks won the Republican primary for supervisor over Dustin Bliss in the town of Freedom 96-95. Both men are currently Freedo...

SALAMANCA — Sally Marsh kicked off her 50th year of hootenanny singing Tuesday night at the amphitheater outside the Seneca-Iroquois National Museum. ...

LITTLE VALLEY — After taking a year off from the celebration due to COVID-19, the Little Valley Central School Alumni Association held its banquet Sat...

SALAMANCA — With a newly-paved Broad Street as a backdrop on Tuesday, state lawmakers announced new infrastructure funding for Cattaraugus and Allegan...

Three new COVID-19 cases — the first in 10 days — were reported by the Cattaraugus County Health Department on Tuesday. The county has recorded 5,726 ...

GREAT VALLEY — The Great Valley Volunteer Fire Company recently paid special recognition to a member of the fire company since 1960. With more than 60...

SALAMANCA — The winners in the city’s inaugural flower barrel contest have been chosen by the Salamanca Garden Club. The Great Lakes Physician Practic...

RANDOLPH —Randolph Central School presented high school diplomas to 53 members of the Class of 2021 during commencement exercises Friday at the school...

SALAMANCA — A pair of Sunday afternoon fires in the city with suspicious origins are under investigation by the Salamanca Police Department. A dumpste...

SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Public Library’s youth and adult summer reading programs have begun. Those interested in either program can come to the libr...

WEST VALLEY — President Biden’s proposed 2022 federal budget contains little additional funding from this year for the West Valley Demonstration Proje...

ELLICOTTVILLE — The Ellicottville Alumni Association will hold its annual reunion celebration on Saturday, July 17. This year’s event will pay special...

ELLICOTTVILLE — A sea of maroon adorned the front lawn of Ellicottville Central School to celebrate the Class of 2021. The 127th commencement ceremony...

There had not been six days without a report of at least one new COVD-19 case in Cattaraugus County since early in the pandemic — in March 2020. Frida...