Salamanca man charged with murder in city
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September 27, 2025
SALAMANCA — A Salamanca man was being held for the murder of another person in the city, Salamanca police reported Saturday. Andrew C. Skye, 35, of 31...

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Big weekend for leaf peeping in our region
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Oct 05, 2025
This might be the big weekend for leaf peeping in what New York’s tourism folks designate the Chautauqua-Allegheny region of the state, which includes...
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ASP celebrating 20 years of National Public Lands Day today
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Sep 27, 2025
RED HOUSE — Join Allegany State Park in celebrating National Public Lands Day today with 20 years of participation. National Public Lands Day is the n...
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Fall colors getting more and more prominent
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Local News, ...
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Sep 25, 2025
More and more fall leaf color is showing, both in our immediate area and throughout New York state. The first bursts of peak fall color were anticipat...
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Free fishing day set for Saturday in New York
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Sep 24, 2025
Anglers wanting to try some fall-season fishing can do so without a New York state license on Saturday — one of the free fishing days offered by the s...
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County Democrats gather for Democracy in Action Dinner
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Sep 22, 2025
ELLICOTTVILLE — County and local officials gathered with future Democratic Party candidates Friday for the Cattaraugus County Democratic Committee’s D...
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$210K in federal aid for Southern Tier West planning effort
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By BOB CLARK Special to the Press 
Sep 18, 2025
SALAMANCA — Federal aid will help with an updated regional planning effort. U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-Pendleton, announced a $210,000 grant from th...
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Little Valley American Legion receives historic status, signage
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Little Valley News, ...
By BRAD LOCKWOOD Special to the Press 
Sep 17, 2025
LITTLE VALLEY — Little Valley American Legion Post 531 has received historic status and signage from the Pomeroy Foundation recognizing the American L...
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Unemployment in Cattaraugus County up in July
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By BOB CLARK Special to the Press 
Aug 23, 2025
Local unemployment rates mirrored state figures in July — up from June, but close to figures from the year before. The state Department of Labor repor...
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Salamanca superintendent comments on NYS smartphone restrictions
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Jul 29, 2025
SALAMANCA — Earlier in July, Governor Kathy Hochul highlighted growing momentum for New York’s implementation of distraction-free schools this fall, r...
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Borrello, Sempolinski address region’s concerns at Ellicottville town hall session
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Jul 19, 2025
ELLICOTTVILLE — State Sen. George Borrello hosted a town hall meeting at the Ellicottville Town Center on July 16 where a group of about 30 residents ...
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State: Area unemployment rates down again in April
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KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
May 27, 2025
Local unemployment rates continued to drop in April, state officials said, and were lower than a year ago. The state Department of Labor reported that...
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