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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...

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...

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...

St. Bonaventure announces Brendan Storrier as men’s lacrosse head coach

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St. Bonaventure announces Brendan Storrier as men’s lacrosse head coach

Jul 01, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — Brendan Storrier has been announced as the new head coach for the St. Bonaventure men's lacrosse team . Storrier arrives in Western ...

Owen Wright wins Penn-York opener at Elkdale

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Owen Wright wins Penn-York opener at Elkdale

Connor Jackson

Jul 01, 2025

SALAMANCA — The 56th Penn-York golf season kicked off at Elkdale Country Club Monday with a wonderful summer day for scoring. Longtime Penn-Yorker, Ow...

Dr. Green Lawn golf scramble to benefit Salamanca youth center, historical society

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Dr. Green Lawn golf scramble to benefit Salamanca youth center, historical society

Jun 27, 2025

SALAMANCA — Elkdale Country Club will again be the setting for a charitable fundraiser that benefits two of Salamanca’s public benefit groups — the Sa...

Sports Schedule

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Sports Schedule

Connor Jackson

Jun 24, 2025

Friday, June 27 Lizards at Olean Oilers, 7 p.m. Saturday, June 28 Lizards vs Hornell Steamers, 6:30 p.m. Sunday, June 29 Lizards vs Horseheads Hitmen,...