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Seneca Sips Beer & Wine fest returns Sept. 12
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Seneca Sips Beer & Wine fest returns Sept. 12
August 29, 2026
SALAMANCA — The Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino is serving up the perfect toast to the end of summer. The Seneca Sips Beer & Wine Festival will be hel...
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Clark and Posie recent graduates of HOPE program
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Clark and Posie recent graduates of HOPE program
By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
August 28, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — Hope is on the way — a local woman has joined the forces of a national organization to use her skills and those of her dog to help tra...
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City’s summer youth program a community-centered success
City’s summer youth program a community-centered success
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
August 27, 2026
(This story is the first in a two-part series on the summer youth programs offered by the Salamanca Youth Bureau focusing primarily on the playgrounds...
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Cattaraugus Co. sheriff among those suing NYS over ICE policy law
Cattaraugus Co. sheriff among those suing NYS over ICE policy law
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
August 27, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler is among more than a dozen county sheriffs challenging New York state in court over the “Local ...
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Sports Trivia
August 27, 2026
Q: Which highly touted 16-year-old soccer prospect has six goal contributions in his last four matches for the Philadelphia Union? A: Cavan Sullivan.
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Bonnies adds talented Spanish freshman to finalize 2026-27 roster
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Bonnies adds talented Spanish freshman to finalize 2026-27 roster
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
August 24, 2026
ST. BONAVENTURE — This week, the Bonnies offered their final scholarship and finalized their roster, bringing in a highly touted young Spanish big man...
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After injury-plagued season, F/E senior class has something to prove
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After injury-plagued season, F/E senior class has something to prove
By HENRY BUCAN Sports Editor 
August 23, 2026
FRANKLINVILLE — Franklinville/Ellicottville's 2-7 record from a year ago tells the story of a struggling team. It doesn't necessarily tell the story o...
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Edies Road in Ashford closing for DPW project
Aug 27, 2026
ASHFORD — The Cattaraugus County Department of Public Works will be closing County Route No. 12 (Edies Road) in the town of Ashford for a cross culver...
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Old Times Remembered for Aug. 27 through Sept. 2
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Old Times Remembered for Aug. 27 through Sept. 2
Aug 27, 2026
150 Years Aug. 31, 1876: (LITTLE VALLEY —) Prof. S.W. Adams will conduct a Singing Convention in Little Valley next week, commencing Monday (Sept. 4) ...
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Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
New Directions hosting a hiring event Sept. 16-17
Aug 26, 2026
RANDOLPH — A local hiring event for New Directions Youth and Family Services will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 16 and Thursday, Sept. 17 from 3-7 p....
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Out & About
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Out & About
Aug 26, 2026
To add an event, email the details to salamancapress@gmail.com. Include "Out & About" in email subject line. Aug. 27 – Summer at the Stone House at Ca...
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Holy Name of Mary celebrating 175th anniversary with Mass, dinner
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Holy Name of Mary celebrating 175th anniversary with Mass, dinner
By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
Aug 26, 2026
ELLICOTTVILLE — The parishioners of Holy Name of Mary Roman Catholic Church are observing their church’s 175th anniversary with a celebration Mass and...
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Police Reports
Aug 26, 2026
Traffic stop leads to drug charges for PA woman CARROLLTON — A Pennsylvania woman faces drug related charges following a traffic stop on the Seneca Na...
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Salamanca students gain experiences through Youth Workforce Development
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Salamanca students gain experiences through Youth Workforce Development
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Aug 25, 2026
SALAMANCA — Before their classroom education continues next week, a select group of Salamanca students spent part of their summer gaining a different ...
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Salamanca Common Council meeting canceled
Aug 23, 2026
SALAMANCA — The regular meeting of the Salamanca Common Council scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 26 has been canceled. Mayor Sandra Magiera will schedule...
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Police Reports
Aug 19, 2026
Salamanca Police Aug. 7, 9 a.m. , Heather M. Palmer, 36, of Salamanca, was arrested on a warrant related to charges of selling alcohol to a person und...
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Cattaraugus Co. Sheriff opposes NYS policy asserting end to ICE agreements
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Aug 14, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County Sheriff Eric Butler is not taking the direction from Gov. Kathy Hochul to unwind the county’s working agreement wit...
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County DSS warns of SNAP scam
Aug 12, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Department of Social Services warns SNAP recipients of scam calls and text messages targeting EBT card informat...
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New movies to catch in theaters this fall
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New movies to catch in theaters this fall
By By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
August 25, 2026
It’s not quite Oscar season, but with kids returning to school and temperatures and leaves soon beginning to drop comes the movies that may have a chance for a nomination or two around awards season. September movies aren’t the most likely winners, but some of these new releases will have buzz aroun...
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East Randolph hosts Memorial Day Parade
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East Randolph hosts Memorial Day Parade
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
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Spots filling fast for 67th Allegany Nature Pilgrimage
KELLEN M. 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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Ohi:yo’ Art Market a huge success at casino
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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Kellen’s Pressing Issue
August 27, 2026
Keepin’ it cool Every generation has its slang terms, and these days it seems like there is a new popular word that dominates for a year and then quic...
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Opinion
Henry’s Pressing Issue
August 27, 2026
Nonexistent issues There are not any publicly identified transgender basketball players in the WNBA. There has never been a transgender player in the ...
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Opinion
Deb’s Pressing Issue
August 27, 2026
Monhegan Island One of my favorite places in Maine is Monhegan Island — a tiny, rocky island about 11 miles from the mainland. It’s primarily a walkin...
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Opinion
Kellen’s Pressing Issue
August 20, 2026
I got nothing Some weeks are harder to write pressing issues for than others. Some weeks I have something going on in my personal life that I want to ...
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