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Titus Creek culvert project to close Broad St.

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Titus Creek culvert project to close Broad St.

Kellen Quigley

July 8, 2025

SALAMANCA — A section of Broad Street in the city of Salamanca is to close between Hancock and Swan streets for the state Department of Transportation...

Bartoszek, New York offense plan to ‘keep it simple’

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Bartoszek, New York offense plan to ‘keep it simple’

By SAM WILSON Special to the Press

Aug 01, 2025

BRADFORD, Pa. — This will officially be Chad Bartoszek’s fourth time on the sidelines for the Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic in one capacity or ano...

NY girls roll past Pennsylvania 7-1 in Gold match

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NY girls roll past Pennsylvania 7-1 in Gold match

By JO WANKEL Special to the Press

Jul 29, 2025

BRADFORD, Pa. — It was a day of celebration Sunday for the New York players, as both the boys and girls teams took home trophies in the silver and gol...

Complete effort keys NY past Pennsy

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Complete effort keys NY past Pennsy

By J.P. BUTLER Special to the Press

Jul 28, 2025

BRADFORD — Jason Deering hadn’t forgotten the feeling. A year earlier, his New York boys Gold Team had rallied to tie it late before ultimately fallin...

Senecas applaud NY Senators’ support for Haudenosaunee inclusion in 2028 Olympics

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Senecas applaud NY Senators’ support for Haudenosaunee inclusion in 2028 Olympics

By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor

Jul 24, 2025

IRVING — With lacrosse among the games returning for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the Seneca Nation is applauding members of the New York ...

Seven transfers join St. Bonaventure men’s soccer roster

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Seven transfers join St. Bonaventure men’s soccer roster

Jul 22, 2025

BONAVENTURE — St. Bonaventure University men's soccer head coach Mick Giordano has announced the addition of seven transfers to the roster ahead of th...

Randolph’s Wright wins Wellsville for 2nd Penn-York trophy in 3 weeks

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Randolph’s Wright wins Wellsville for 2nd Penn-York trophy in 3 weeks

Kellen Quigley

Jul 22, 2025

WELLSVILLE — Owen Wright, of Cardinal Hills Golf Course in Randolph, won the Penn-York Div. I first-place trophy for the second time in three weeks, t...

Salamanca looms large in Big 30 Football discussion

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Salamanca looms large in Big 30 Football discussion

By CONNOR JACKSON Sports Editor

Jul 22, 2025

SALAMANCA — The Salamanca football team was strong in 2024, with senior leadership being key to their success. With the Big 30 Senior Classic around t...

Bills second-round draft pick T.J. Sanders may miss training camp

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Bills second-round draft pick T.J. Sanders may miss training camp

By CONNOR JACKSON Sports Editor

Jul 21, 2025

BUFFALO — Defensive tackle T.J. Sanders from South Carolina is looking to be an important piece along the Bills’ defensive front this year. However, h...

Kane’s Chamberlain wins at Pennhills

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Kane’s Chamberlain wins at Pennhills

By CONNOR JACKSON Sports Editor

Jul 15, 2025

BRADFORD, Pa. — The second leg of the 56th Penn-York season was played at the Pennhills Club Monday from the championship tees. Hot weather and slick ...

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Salamanca girls basketball practices in offseason

Connor Jackson

Jul 15, 2025

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Ferguson hits four homers in fastpitch softball action

By CONNOR JACKSON Sports Editor

Jul 15, 2025

FRANKLINVILLE — In Sunday's Dave Gaeta Memorial Franklinville Fast Pitch Softball league action, the four way tie for the league lead was cut in half ...

Salamanca girls basketball releases 2025-26 league schedule

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Salamanca girls basketball releases 2025-26 league schedule

Jul 15, 2025

Maxwell Hairston’s speed gives Bills an enticing corner

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Maxwell Hairston’s speed gives Bills an enticing corner

By CONNOR JACKSON Sports Editor

Jul 15, 2025

ORCHARD PARK — The Buffalo Bills' first-round pick Maxwell Hairston showed his value at the NFL scouting combine, running the fastest time in the 40-y...

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Trivia Question

Connor Jackson

Jul 08, 2025

Who was the first player in NFL history to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season? Answer: O.J. Simpson

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Salamanca Lizards update with next home games

Connor Jackson

Jul 08, 2025

The Salamanca Lizards recently won both games of a doubleheader over the Rochester Ridgeman 10-1 and 5-3 on Sunday to break a three game losing streak...

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8-10 Salamanca softball all stars eliminated in Fillmore loss

Connor Jackson

Jul 08, 2025

SALAMANCA — The 8-10 Salamanca softball all stars got knocked out of their district tournament on July 3 with a 10-3 loss to Fillmore. Salamanca got o...

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ECLV falls to LeRoy in District 2 final

Connor Jackson

Jul 08, 2025

LITTLE VALLEY — Over the last two weeks, Joe Myers emphasized three words above all others to his 11-12 all-stars: Never give up. And for the duration...

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Franklinville’s Dave Gaeta Memorial softball league results

Connor Jackson

Jul 08, 2025

Week five results from the Dave Gaeta Memorial Franklinville Fast Pitch Softball League played Sunday, June 29 in Franklinville. Apollo Canna 31-Steel...

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Lizards looking to make turn around after tough stretch

Jul 01, 2025

SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Lizards are 5-9-1 as of Tuesday. After four losses and two ties, they finally won against the Horseheads Hitmen on Sunday. T...

Steelers make big addition, trade for Jalen Ramsey

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Steelers make big addition, trade for Jalen Ramsey

Connor Jackson

Jul 01, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still making headlines in the offseason. They made a trade with the Dolphins for seven time pro bowl cornerback Jalen Rams...