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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NRA Foundation awards $1,000 to the Salamanca Trap Club
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By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
March 16, 2026
SALAMANCA — The NRA Foundation has awarded the Salamanca High School a $1,000 grant to fund shot shells for the school’s Trap Club. “We are very excit...
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Start the day sunny-side up at Yolked Café
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By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
March 16, 2026
SALAMANCA — A new café recently opened on Center Street, offering the community its favorite breakfast and lunch menu options. Yolked Café hopes to be...
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Old Times Remembered for March 12-18
Featured
March 12, 2026
150 Years March 16, 1876: REVIVAL AT CATTARAUGUS — We have been enjoying a gracious revival in Cattaraugus during the past few weeks. The church has b...
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Schmidt era reaches a valiant end
Local Sports, Sports, St. Bonaventure Athletics
March 16, 2026
If this was the last time Mark Schmidt coached a basketball game, he can leave the sidelines with his head up, with dignity and pride. His Bonnies fought until the end, even after a disappointing season. Schmidt says he is retiring. Whether another job could come along in a few years to bring him ba...
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Randolph cheerleaders cap off successful fall, winter seasons
Local Sports, Sports
By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
March 13, 2026
RANDOLPH — The Randolph Central School Cheerleaders wrapped up another successful year, continuing a tradition of spirit, dedication and competitive e...
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Out & About
Featured, Local News, News
Mar 11, 2026
To add an event, email the details to salamancapress@gmail.com. Include "Out & About" in email subject line. March 14 & 15 – Mardi Gras Weekend in dow...
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Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Mar 11, 2026
Salamanca Police March 3, 9:09 a.m., Jamie Jimerson, 51, of Salamanca, was charged with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicl...
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Mardi Gras, Winter Carnival coming to E’ville this weekend
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Local News, ...
By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
Mar 10, 2026
ELLICOTTVILLE — Join the fun Saturday and Sunday when downtown Ellicottville and the slopes of Holiday Valley come alive with costumes, color and lots...
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Randolph kicks off town’s bicentennial year
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Local News, ...
By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
Mar 10, 2026
RANDOLPH — Randolph residents are celebrating their town’s 200th birthday this year. They kicked off their bicentennial celebration events on Saturday...
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Local News, News, Salamanca News
Mar 09, 2026
SALAMANCA — Since the building located at 64 Main St. was deemed unsafe after debris began falling from the structure, the road has been closed to all...
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Dylan Scott, Sammy Kershaw to headline Cattaraugus County Fair concerts
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Local News, ...
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Mar 09, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Ag Society announces star country music singers Dylan Scott and Sammy Kershaw will headline concerts on back-to...
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Olean’s Bates named Youth of the Week
Cattaraugus County News, Featured, Local News, ...
Mar 09, 2026
The Cattaraugus County Youth Bureau announces that this week’s featured Youth of the Week is Anna Bates, the daughter of Michael and Kristine Bates an...
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Crime and Courts
Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Mar 04, 2026
Salamanca Police Feb. 18, 7:16 p.m., Karen M. Fries, 54, of Allegany, was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a stimulant, a class A-II ...
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Cattaraugus Co. DA announces February indictments
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Feb 28, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Grand Jury indicted the following people during February, District Attorney Ashley E. Smith announced Friday. W...
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Police Reports
Cattaraugus County News, Crime, Featured, ...
Feb 25, 2026
Salamanca Police Feb. 10, 7:15 p.m., Derik N. Nelson, 27, of Salamanca, was charged with second-degree criminal trespassing, a class A misdemeanor. Ne...
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Gyllenhaal’s ‘The Bride!’ is a flashy, mishmashed monster mash
Lifestyle, Movie Review, Movie Reviews
By By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
March 10, 2026
Mary Shelley was just 19 years old when she finished writing “Frankenstein,” inventing the genre of science fiction in 1817, something we as a culture don’t talk about nearly enough. Since then, audiences have seen hundreds of adaptations of her story about a mad scientist and his creation, and one ...
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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 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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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
March 12, 2026
The Oscars The 98th Academy Awards are this Sunday, and awards season will come to a close with the who’s who of Hollywood gathering to pat themselves...
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Opinion
March 12, 2026
I’ve always been drawn to March Madness. It’s meant to be the antithesis of logical thought. The person who wins your bracket will not have watched co...
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Opinion
March 12, 2026
One-man war March 9 marked the day when a one-man war was finally over for Hiroo Onoda. The Japanese soldier finally surrendered on March 9, 1974 — ne...
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Opinion
March 5, 2026
What a haul A trip to the public library is always worthwhile, but even more so when the used book sale is going on. During the past couple of weeks, ...
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