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Salamanca woman jailed on murder, other charges

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Salamanca woman jailed on murder, other charges

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...

Healthy, experienced Salamanca softball ready to take next step

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Healthy, experienced Salamanca softball ready to take next step

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Mar 28, 2026

SALAMANCA — Last season was difficult at times for Salamanca softball. The team finished 5-14 overall and 1-11 in league play, facing stiff competitio...

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Mar 26, 2026

Q: No mid-major college basketball team made the Sweet 16 this season for just the third time under the current format. What were the other years? A: ...

Size keys Pennsy all-stars past New York

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Size keys Pennsy all-stars past New York

Pennsy downs NY 108-94 for third- straight series win

By J.P. BUTLER Special to the Press

Mar 23, 2026

PORTVILLE — The Pennsylvania boys all-star team couldn’t put in an offense, incorporated four players from outside the traditional Big 30 area and was...

Pennsylvania denies NY rally, hold on 59-57

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Pennsylvania denies NY rally, hold on 59-57

By SAM WILSON Special to the Press

Mar 22, 2026

PORTVILLE — A 12-point lead with eight minutes to play evaporated going into the last media timeout for the Pennsylvania girls basketball all-stars, b...

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Mar 19, 2026

Q: In 79 years of the NBA playoffs, how many teams that were not a top three seed in their conference have won the championship? A: Two. 1995 Rockets,...

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Sports Schedule

Mar 19, 2026

Saturday, March 21 CLV softball vs. Springville-Griffith Institute, 11 a.m. Monday, March 23 Salamanca boys baseball vs. Otto-Eldred, 5 p.m. Tuesday, ...

Salamanca’s Hinman to lead NY girls in Big 30 Senior Classic

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Salamanca’s Hinman to lead NY girls in Big 30 Senior Classic

By HENRY BUCHAN Sport Editor

Mar 17, 2026

The best high school basketball seniors from Western New York and Northern Pennsylvania will meet one last time when the Big 30 Senior Classic tips of...

Schmidt era reaches a valiant end

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Schmidt era reaches a valiant end

Mar 16, 2026

If this was the last time Mark Schmidt coached a basketball game, he can leave the sidelines with his head up, with dignity and pride. His Bonnies fou...

Randolph cheerleaders cap off successful fall, winter seasons

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Randolph cheerleaders cap off successful fall, winter seasons

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Mar 13, 2026

RANDOLPH — The Randolph Central School Cheerleaders wrapped up another successful year, continuing a tradition of spirit, dedication and competitive e...

Ellicottville’s comeback falls short in semifinals vs Global Concepts

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Ellicottville’s comeback falls short in semifinals vs Global Concepts

Mar 10, 2026

JAMESTOWN — The Ellicottville Eagles’ (15-8) season came to an end on March 3 as their comeback effort fell just short against Global Concepts (17-4),...

Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt officially announces exit at end of season

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Bonnies coach Mark Schmidt officially announces exit at end of season

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Mar 07, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE - The crowd at the Reilly Center rose before tipoff Saturday, many holding signs and applauding the man who has defined St. Bonaventur...

Bonnies fall in final seconds vs. Loyola, ending season after 10 win improvement

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Bonnies fall in final seconds vs. Loyola, ending season after 10 win improvement

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Mar 06, 2026

ST. BONAVENTURE — The Bonnies got a look at a three-pointer to win at the buzzer in Henrico, Va., but it bounced off the back rim, ending their season...

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Mar 05, 2026

Q: Who scored the winning goal for the U.S. national hockey team during the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980? A: Mike Eruzione

Bonnies’ offense falters in loss to George Mason

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Bonnies’ offense falters in loss to George Mason

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Mar 03, 2026

FAIRFAX, Va. — St. Bonaventure’s (15-14, 4-12) offensive struggles dug too deep of a hole to escape Saturday, as George Mason (22-7, 10-6) raced out t...

Warriors rally from 16 down, fall short of Southwestern in 57-53 loss

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Warriors rally from 16 down, fall short of Southwestern in 57-53 loss

Mar 03, 2026

FREDONIA — Salamanca’s girls basketball sectional title defense fell just a few baskets short of a return trip to the Section 6 championship game on S...

Salamanca track competes in state qualifiers on Saturday

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Salamanca track competes in state qualifiers on Saturday

Mar 03, 2026

HOUGHTON — Salamanca's b0ys and girls indoor track teams competed Saturday in the state qualifiers at Houghton University. Both teams had a number of ...

Salamanca wrestler Hardy competes at states

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Salamanca wrestler Hardy competes at states

Mar 02, 2026

ALBANY — Over the weekend, Salamanca sophomore Kasen Hardy wrestled in the New York State High School Wrestling Championships. He was the first Sal...

Ellicottville erases 22-point deficit, tops Gowanda

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Ellicottville erases 22-point deficit, tops Gowanda

Feb 27, 2026

GOWANDA — The Ellicottville boys basketball team found itself trailing by 22 points with six minutes left in the second quarter. And still, as he look...

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Feb 26, 2026

Q: Which cross country skiing star set the record for most ever Olympic Gold Medals this month? A: Norway cross-country skiing star Johannes Hoesflot ...

Crouse’s career night lifts Salamanca Past Allegany-Limestone

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Crouse’s career night lifts Salamanca Past Allegany-Limestone

By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor

Feb 26, 2026

SALAMANCA — Freshman Ella Crouse scored a career-high 25 points, and third seeded Salamanca eliminated sixth seeded Allegany-Limestone, 66-49, in the ...