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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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C-LV’s Crandall steps aside from coaching
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C-LV’s Crandall steps aside from coaching
Jim Melaro, Special to The Press 
Apr 24, 2015
CATTARAUGUS — Joe Crandall has coached in the Big 30 long enough to earn a break if he so chooses. The long-time mainstay at, first, Cattaraugus, and ...
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No reason for unrest with Sabres picking second
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No reason for unrest with Sabres picking second
Sam Wilson 
Apr 22, 2015
You just knew if the Sabres lost the NHL Draft Lottery, the same old naysayers would chime in. The lines were predictable: they can’t even win the lot...
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High school football bond remains for Bergan, Rowland
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High school football bond remains for Bergan, Rowland
Jim Melaro, Special to The Press 
Apr 01, 2015
Tim Bergan is one of those coaches you remember not only for the success he saw his teams achieve on the field, but also for the many relationships he...
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End of the line for some special seniors
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End of the line for some special seniors
Sam Wilson 
Mar 04, 2015
The wait outside the locker room was longer than usual, and understandably so. A trio of outstanding seniors suddenly were done. Except for the state ...
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Big 30 hoops classic nears as site, coaches set
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Big 30 hoops classic nears as site, coaches set
Sam Wilson 
Feb 17, 2015
A month before the first-ever Times Herald Big 30 senior basketball game, most pertinent details — including a date, site and coaches — are finalized....
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Seahawks-Pats matchup far from deflated
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Seahawks-Pats matchup far from deflated
Sam Wilson 
Jan 28, 2015
Forget the footballs. Whatever your thoughts on the mysteriously deflated-ball brouhaha in Foxboro, Mass., they won’t matter Sunday in Arizona. You ca...
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Schools should embrace sports solutions
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Schools should embrace sports solutions
Sam Wilson 
Jan 21, 2015
It’s easy to pin the decline in youth football participation on safety issues, and for good reason, but that doesn’t fully explain the conundrum facin...
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Emley not discouraged by 4-18 record
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Emley not discouraged by 4-18 record
Tom Roof, Special to The Press 
Jan 12, 2015
I t’s been a tough return to matside for Tim Emley, but the first-year head wrestling coach at Salamanca is far from being discouraged. “We know, givi...
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Boohyah! An ode to ESPN’s Stuart Scott
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Boohyah! An ode to ESPN’s Stuart Scott
Sam Wilson 
Jan 07, 2015
To understand the impact of Stuart Scott, I think it’s important to understand Tom Mees. Mees died almost 18 and a half years ago and a lot has change...
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Bills with no one to blame but themselves
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Bills with no one to blame but themselves
CHUCK POLLOCK Special to the Press 
Dec 22, 2014
The refrain started a week ago Sunday, shortly after Buffalo had beaten the Packers, 21-13 at "The Ralph," for one of its biggest victories since last...
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