Salamanca woman jailed on murder, other charges
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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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Notes on Cobb, NLL and Manuel
Local Sports, Sports, Sports Columns
Sam Wilson 
Sep 23, 2014
The thought occurred to me while watching a chapter of Ken Burns’ Baseball anthology. It relates to an 102-year-old event, but bear with me. Could you...
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WILSON: Time for NFL to act, not react
Sports, Sports Columns
Sam Wilson 
Sep 17, 2014
I’ve never felt better about the future of the Buffalo Bills and worse about the league they play in. Isn’t it a cruel bit of irony, the Bills finding...
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Wilson: How long can renovated Ralph stick?
Local Sports, Sports, Sports Columns
Sam Wilson 
Aug 27, 2014
It was hard to escape the question walking around the renovated Ralph Wilson Stadium. Was this worth the $130 million? In a vacuum, the decision to mo...
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Miller reflects on journey to Denver, looks ahead
Local Sports, Salamanca Sports, Sports, ...
Sam Wilson 
Aug 21, 2014
SALAMANCA — Zach Miller felt it this summer. He’s made an impression on his hometown. Miller, 18, a Seneca Nation member, returned to Salamanca for ne...
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Dirt track tragedy hits close for LV Speeday
Local Sports, Sports, Sports Columns
Sam Wilson 
Aug 13, 2014
By now, you probably know the story of Tony Stewart and Kevin Ward Jr. You maybe have seen the YouTube video of the 20-year-old Ward’s final moments. ...
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WILSON: Perfect end to Buffalo’s run at Canton
Sports, Sports Columns
Sam Wilson Sports Editor 
Aug 06, 2014
The delay to this year’s Don Raabe Big 30 Classic had one silver lining, at least as this columnist was concerned. By suspending play until Sunday aft...
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Wilson: NFL shows weakness on Rice discipline
Sports, Sports Columns
Sam Wilson Sports Editor 
Jul 31, 2014
Abuse a recreational drug, come back in a year. Knock out a woman, see you in two weeks. That’s the predicament facing the National Football League. B...
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Forfeit not the way Diesel wanted to win
Local Sports, Sports, Sports Columns
Sam Wilson 
Jul 22, 2014
It became a cliche because it’s true: a win is a win. Coaches everywhere put that ‘W’ column on the standings in the highest regard. And it’s with goo...
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Different ways to enjoy your summer sports
Local Sports, Sports, Sports Columns
Sam Wilson 
Jul 10, 2014
It’s hard to imagine two more different sports experiences than the ones I experienced this weekend. On Friday, for the Fourth of July, the most exube...
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Thoughts on big a week of World Cup, drafts
Sports, Sports Columns
Sam Wilson 
Jul 02, 2014
You had the feeling Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunner of a kick to set up a USA-Portugal tie would doom the United States Men’s National Team. Ronaldo, wide...
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New indoor lacrosse team to play in Salamanca
Salamanca Sports, Sports, Sports Columns
Sam Wilson 
Jun 05, 2014
It’s no secret summer can be a slow time in the sports world. Colleges are dismissed until the fall. The professionals wrap up, excluding Major League...
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Salamanca takes pride as lone Big 30 lacrosse team
Local Sports, Salamanca Sports, Sports, ...
Sam Wilson 
May 21, 2014
SALAMANCA — Of all the schools covered in the Big 30 area, only one plays varsity lacrosse. As such, the Salamanca Warriors are a natural fit. Lacross...
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