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Man charged with Rochester murder apprehended in Salamanca

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Man charged with Rochester murder apprehended in Salamanca

August 13, 2025

SALAMANCA — A man charged with the murder of a 28-year-old from Rochester was arrested Monday, Aug. 11 in Salamanca after a multi-day missing person s...

County fair’s 4-H animal auction brings record $253K

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County fair’s 4-H animal auction brings record $253K

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Aug 19, 2022

LITTLE VALLEY — The prices paid at the 4-H Market Class Animal Auction at the Cattaraugus County Fair totaled more than $250,000 — a record. Eric Clay...

Former Catt. Co. man heading to Africa for Big Five Marathon

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Former Catt. Co. man heading to Africa for Big Five Marathon

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

Jun 15, 2022

STERKRIVIER, South Africa — In the northeast area of South Africa between Johannesburg and Kruger National Park is Entabeni Safari Conservancy, where ...

Two more Seneca Nation bison die from transport injuries

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Two more Seneca Nation bison die from transport injuries

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Nov 14, 2021

STEAMBURG — Two more bison from South Dakota that were transported to the Seneca Nation Gakwi:yo:h Farms near Steamburg Thursday have died. The Seneca...

4-Hers at Smiths’ farm ready for Catt. County Fair

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4-Hers at Smiths’ farm ready for Catt. County Fair

DEB EVERTS Press Reporter

Jul 30, 2021

NAPOLI — As the 178th Cattaraugus County Fair gets ready to open on Aug. 1, 4-H members all over the county are eager to make up for the loss of last ...

Cattaraugus County lawmakers vote to strengthen animal abuse registry

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Cattaraugus County lawmakers vote to strengthen animal abuse registry

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Feb 25, 2021

LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers voted unanimously Wednesday to strengthen its five-year-old Animal Abuser Registry Law. Legislators voted...

Anna’s love for animals continues with $2,000 gift

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Anna’s love for animals continues with $2,000 gift

DEB EVERTS Press Reporter

Feb 05, 2021

SALAMANCA — A local man keeps the memory of his late wife alive by continuing to support local animal rescue groups per her wishes. Bill Steckman of S...

Stang siblings set to sell 4-H animals at online auction

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Stang siblings set to sell 4-H animals at online auction

DEB EVERTS Press Reporter

Aug 06, 2020

GOWANDA — Members of 4-H clubs across Cattaraugus County anxiously await the upcoming online auction Aug. 7-8 when they will have the opportunity to s...

Morton makes holiday appearances with new baby reindeer, Comet

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Morton makes holiday appearances with new baby reindeer, Comet

DEB EVERTS Press Reporter

Dec 15, 2019

CONEWANGO VALLEY — Every year during the Christmas season, a man tours Western New York with his reindeer. Some may guess it’s St. Nicholas in a minia...

Keep your home pet safe by removing these potentially dangerous items

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Keep your home pet safe by removing these potentially dangerous items

Cheryl S. Grant

Nov 07, 2019

If you’ve ever been a pet parent, you know animals love to explore and taste just about everything in their path. Unfortunately, there are things at h...

Free activities for kids, families available at Falling Leaves

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Free activities for kids, families available at Falling Leaves

KELLEN M. QUIGLEY kquigley@oleantimesherald.com

Oct 04, 2019

SALAMANCA — There’s something for everyone at the Salamanca Seneca Falling Leaves Festival, even the community’s kiddies. All kids' activities at this...

Catt. County 4-H program continues to grow, county lawmakers told

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Catt. County 4-H program continues to grow, county lawmakers told

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Sep 27, 2019

LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County’s 4-H program continues to grow, the youth agriculture program’s educators told county lawmakers on Wednesday. Usin...

Making heads and tails of the Cattaraugus County Fair

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Making heads and tails of the Cattaraugus County Fair

Louisa Benatovich | Special to The Press

Aug 02, 2019

LITTLE VALLEY — There is always a certain feeling in the air the morning of the show—a mixture of excitement, nervousness and the unmistakable smell o...

South Dayton man keeps returning to the Cattaraugus County Fair

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South Dayton man keeps returning to the Cattaraugus County Fair

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Aug 01, 2019

LITTLE VALLEY — It was more than 50 years ago that Lloyd Scharf of South Dayton remembers going to his first Cattaraugus County Fair. He actually went...

Brunon’s Tigers make a roaring performance at fair

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Brunon’s Tigers make a roaring performance at fair

DEB EVERTS Press Reporter

Jul 30, 2019

LITTLE VALLEY — Witness the awe-inspiring act of Brunon Blaszak’s Royal Tiger Show at this year’s Cattaraugus County Fair through Aug. 4. Among this y...

Dog Days of Summer at ASP

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Dog Days of Summer at ASP

Jul 25, 2019

RED HOUSE — Come out and bring your four-legged furry friends to the Red House Picnic Area at Allegany State Park on Saturday, July 27 for the second ...

Keep your pets safe by removing these dangerous items from the house

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Keep your pets safe by removing these dangerous items from the house

Cheryl S. Grant

Jun 17, 2019

If you’ve ever been a pet parent you know animals love to explore and taste just about everything in their path. Unfortunately, there are things at ho...

Sleeping Salamanca man attacked by raccoon highlights process for rabies vaccination

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Sleeping Salamanca man attacked by raccoon highlights process for rabies vaccination

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Mar 11, 2019

A Salamanca man who was severely injured late last month in his own home by a raccoon is serving as a reminder that post-exposure rabies vaccines are ...

Farm animal exemption from county animal abuse law dropped

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Farm animal exemption from county animal abuse law dropped

BOB CLARK Special to the Press

Sep 13, 2018

OLEAN — Cattaraugus County’s animal abuse registry saw a small change Wednesday, with officials hoping to keep farm animals out of potentially abusive...

Cattaraugus County Fair market class animal sale is Aug. 4

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Cattaraugus County Fair market class animal sale is Aug. 4

RICK MILLER County Reporter

Jul 29, 2018

LITTLE VALLEY — With a brand new show ring and auction barn for this year’s Cattaraugus County Fair, the 4-H Livestock Committee is looking for a bigg...

Ellicottville Students Count Down to the Cattaraugus County Fair

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Ellicottville Students Count Down to the Cattaraugus County Fair

Louisa Benatovich | Special to The Press

Jul 28, 2018

The Cattaraugus County Fair is just around the corner and Ellicottville 4-H members are working ‘round the clock in preparation. The 4-H organization,...