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Spectacular fall foliage emerging as season officially begins
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Spectacular fall foliage emerging as season officially begins
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
September 24, 2026
The colors of autumn have begun creeping into the hills of Cattaraugus County. New York state’s second fall foliage report of 2026 was released Wednes...
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Old Times Remembered for Sept. 24-30
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Old Times Remembered for Sept. 24-30
September 24, 2026
150 Years Sept. 28, 1876: THE CATTARAUGUS COUNTY FAIR — The County Fair, which was held in Little Valley last week, was blessed with good weather, and...
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Out & About
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Out & About
September 23, 2026
To add an event, email the details to salamancapress@gmail.com. Include "Out & About" in email subject line. Sept. 24-26 – Night Lights at Griffis Scu...
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Seneca Allegany Casino hosting hiring event Tuesday
Seneca Allegany Casino hosting hiring event Tuesday
September 23, 2026
SALAMANCA — Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino is looking for job seekers who want to get in on all of the excitement of a rewarding career in the gaming...
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Franklinville defense holds firm, but Ellicottville breaks through late in 2-0 victory
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Franklinville defense holds firm, but Ellicottville breaks through late in 2-0 victory
By By HENRY BUCHAN Sports Editor 
September 24, 2026
ELLICOTTVILLE — After a number of near misses and constant pressure on Franklinville’s back line, with just 14 minutes remaining, Ellicottville’s attack finally had a clear chance. Freshman Ally Andrews pounced on a shot near the goal off of a rebound, putting Ellicottville (5-2-0) ahead. A minute l...
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Sports Trivia
September 24, 2026
Q: Seahawks vs. Patriots, a Super Bowl rematch, marked the opening game of the 2026 NFL season. When was the last time the opening game was a Super Bo...
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High School, Local Sports, Sports
Sports Schedule
September 23, 2026
Thursday, Sept. 24 CLV girls soccer vs. Randolph, 4:30 p.m. Ellicottville girls soccer at Salamanca, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25 Salamanca boys soccer ...
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Uptown Grill brings simple, good food back to Broad Street
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Uptown Grill brings simple, good food back to Broad Street
By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter 
Sep 23, 2026
SALAMANCA — People who like casual dining with great food will find it at the Uptown Grill at 219 Broad St. On June 8, owner Tina Kennedy opened her d...
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Police Reports
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Police Reports
Sep 23, 2026
Salamanca Police Sept. 16, 11:27 a.m., Karly J. Heintz, 29, of Springville, was charged with second-degree aggravated harassment, a class A misdemeano...
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Remote-controlled equipment creates safer workplace at WVDP
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Remote-controlled equipment creates safer workplace at WVDP
Sep 22, 2026
WEST VALLEY —The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Environmental Management (EM) recently took another step to enhance safety at the West Valley D...
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Student News
Sep 21, 2026
BATAVIA — Christopher Calarco, of Ellicottville, was named to the President's List for the spring 2026 semester at Genesee Community College. CORTLAND...
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Ellicottville Rotary’s Chili Cook-Off returns Saturday
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Ellicottville Rotary’s Chili Cook-Off returns Saturday
Sep 21, 2026
ELLICOTTVILLE — Local cooks will bring their best recipes and secret spice blends to the upstairs at Madigans Saturday for the third annual Rotary Clu...
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Cattaraugus County News, Local News, News
Ellicottville Ghost Walks return Friday
Sep 21, 2026
ELLICOTTVILLE — The Ellicottville Ghost Walks are back on Fridays, Sept. 25 and Oct. 2, 16, 22 and 30. Walks began at 7 p.m. from the Gazebo in front ...
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Police Reports
Sep 16, 2026
Salamanca Police Sept. 9, 3:35 p.m., Vicki M. Waite, 41, no address provided, was charged with torturing/injuring/failure to provide sustenance to an ...
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Cattaraugus County DA announces August grand jury indictments
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Cattaraugus County DA announces August grand jury indictments
By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
Sep 14, 2026
LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County District Attorney Ashley E. Smith announced the following indictments by the Cattaraugus County Grand Jury for the ...
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Police Reports
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Police Reports
Sep 09, 2026
Search warrant execution leads to drug arrests in Salamanca SALAMANCA — Three people face drug-related charges following the execution of a search war...
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Historical action drama ‘The Uprising’ told in gritty Greengrass fashion
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Historical action drama ‘The Uprising’ told in gritty Greengrass fashion
By By KELLEN M. QUIGLEY Managing Editor 
September 22, 2026
How real events are portrayed in fictionalized movies walk a fine line between education and entertainment. And the more recent the true events occurred — and how much actual documentation of it the public has — the more scrutiny these docu-dramas must face. In recent years, Oscar winners like “The ...
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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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Opinion
Kellen’s Pressing Issue
September 24, 2026
Vampires: yuck or yum? Since the dawn of the vampire legend, but canonized in Bram Stoker’s 1897 masterpiece “Dracula,” the night-walking, blood-sucki...
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Opinion
Henry’s Pressing Issue
September 24, 2026
Clippers Earlier this month, the NBA dropped the hammer on the Los Angeles Clippers, taking away five first-round draft picks, fining owner Steve Ball...
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Opinion
Deb’s Pressing Issue
September 24, 2026
No political parties George Washington was the only president in U.S. history that did not represent a political party, nor did he approve of them. Ac...
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Opinion
Kellen’s Pressing Issue
September 17, 2026
Rock history Another week down, another time to look back at what happened in rock history. Sept. 17, 1965 – The Doors were banned from “The Ed Sulliv...
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