Man charged with Rochester murder apprehended in Salamanca
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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...
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Unemployment in Cattaraugus County up in July
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By BOB CLARK Special to the Press 
August 23, 2025
Local unemployment rates mirrored state figures in July — up from June, but close to figures from the year before. The state Department of Labor repor...
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Ellicottville graduates awarded CRCF scholarships
August 23, 2025
ELLICOTTVILLE — Eight recent graduates from Ellicottville Central School were awarded Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation-managed scholarships. Ma...
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Seneca Nation, city cut ribbon at new Salamanca dog park
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Kellen Quigley 
August 22, 2025
SALAMANCA — A place for friendly canines and their owners to visit and play is now open in the heart of the city. Officials from the Seneca Nation of ...
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Seneca Nation celebrates Rochester Knighthawks’ acquisition of star Williams
Lacrosse, Local Sports, Sports
August 23, 2025
IRVING — The Seneca Nation is celebrating the Rochester Knighthawks’ first major acquisition under the Nation’s ownership — a trade that brings a star Seneca player home to continue his remarkable journey in the Creator’s Game. The Knighthawks announced Friday that the team acquired forward Zed Will...
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Muccio wins last Div. I trophy; Wright tops points, average
Golf, Local Sports, Sports
August 19, 2025
OLEAN — The fifth and final stop of the 56th season of the Penn York Golf Tournament was played at Bartlett Country Club on Monday, Aug. 4, under idea...
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Section 6 kicks off first-ever football Media Day at Highmark
Football, Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
August 14, 2025
ORCHARD PARK — Optimism filled the air at Highmark Stadium as Section 6 high school football players and coaches gathered for Media Day — held for the...
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Back on top: Haas wins 2nd Men’s Am in 3 years
Local Sports, Sports
By SAM WILSON Special to the Press 
August 12, 2025
OLEAN — It may have felt just like a regular Thursday night, if not for the fleet of carts following to watch Corey Haas and Scott Brady play. The two...
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Old Times Remembered for Aug. 21–27
Featured, Local News, News, ...
Aug 21, 2025
150 Years Aug. 26, 1875: (LITTLE VALLEY —) The J.F. Thompson building is now completed, and will be filled with new goods the last of this week. The s...
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Out & About
Featured, Local News, News
Aug 20, 2025
To add an event, email the details to salamancapress@gmail.com. Include "Out & About" in email subject line. Aug. 21 – Ellicottville Gazebo Series in ...
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CCE offering Cornell Climate Stewards training this fall
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Local News, ...
Aug 20, 2025
ELLICOTTVILLE — Are you interested in helping your community adapt to the changing environment? Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County pl...
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Seneca Resorts & Casinos take home 38 combined Best of Gaming awards
Business, Featured, Local News, ...
Aug 20, 2025
SALAMANCA — When it comes to dynamic destinations and a thrilling resort experience, the Seneca name continues to stand out in the eyes of guests and ...
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ASP Nordic Ski Patrol named Outstanding Nordic Patrol of the Year
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Local News, ...
By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
Aug 20, 2025
RED HOUSE — Members of the Allegany State Park Nordic Ski Patrol were recognized for receiving the national Outstanding Nordic Patrol of the Year awar...
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Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Aug 20, 2025
Salamanca Police Aug. 11, 2:11 p.m., Holton G. Pierce, 43, of Nedrow, was charged with first-degree criminal contempt and aggravated family offense, c...
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Forest parcels to DEC tops Cattaraugus County’s July property sales
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Local News, ...
By BOB CLARK Special to the Press 
Aug 19, 2025
LITTLE VALLEY — The sale of almost 900 acres to the state by a nonprofit topped property sales in Cattaraugus County in July, county officials reporte...
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Crime and Courts
Man charged with Rochester murder apprehended in Salamanca
Breaking News, Cattaraugus County News, Crime, ...
Aug 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...
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Police Reports: Victims of Perrysburg shooting identified
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Aug 13, 2025
Victims of Perrysburg shooting identified PERRYSBURG — The New York State Police have identified the victims in a shooting incident that left two peop...
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Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Aug 06, 2025
Salamanca Police • July 30, 8:43 a.m., Colten J. Karl-Lebrenz, 29, of Ellicottville, was arrested on a bench warrant issued out of Salamanca City Cour...
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Lifestyle, Movie Review, Movie Reviews
By By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
August 20, 2025
It’s not quite Oscar season, but with the time for the leaves changing colors and the temperature beginning to drop comes the movies that may have a chance for a nomination or two around awards season. Although September movies aren’t the most likely winners, some of these upcoming releases could ha...
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Hargitay reclaims complicated family history in ‘My Mom Jayne’
Lifestyle, Movie Review, Movie Reviews
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
August 13, 2025
At first glance, actor Mariska Hargitay and her late mother, Jayne Mansfield, certainly share a resemblance. Both classic beauties with bright, expres...
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East Randolph hosts Memorial Day Parade
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Salamanca Press 
May 27, 2025
Randolph and East Randolph alternately host their annual Memorial Day Parade and ceremony. With this year being East Randolph’s turn, the parade route...
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Spots filling fast for 67th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
Allegany State Park, Featured, Local News, ...
Kellen Quigley kquigley@oleantimesherald.com 
May 9, 2025
RED HOUSE — Enjoy a weekend learning about all things outdoors at the 67th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage, set to take place Friday, May 30 through Sunday...
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Ohi:yo’ Art Market a huge success at casino
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Salamanca Press 
May 5, 2025
The Seneca Allegany Event Center hosted the Ohi:yo’ Art Market on Saturday. Presented by the Onöhsagwë:de’ Cultural Center and Visit Seneca Nation, th...
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Opinion
August 21, 2025
Keeping facial hair A popular trend that began several years ago, when COVID-19 forced everyone to stay home, is that more men are wearing facial hair...
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Opinion
August 21, 2025
They never say thank you Why is it that some people never say thank you, no matter what you do for them and how many times you do it? Although it may ...
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Opinion
August 14, 2025
Ren Fair time again This weekend, I’m headed out to Sterling, N.Y., located about 45 minutes outside Syracuse, for the Sterling Renaissance Festival. ...
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Opinion
August 14, 2025
Ancient minds Have you ever wondered how people from ancient civilizations figured out the wondrous things in nature and time? The Egyptians, Mayans a...
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