Salamanca Press

12/13/2025

Born on the Seneca Nation of Indians’ Tonawanda reservation, Ely Samuel Parker spent some of his life in Cattaraugus County, studying at a law firm in Ellicottville. He was posthumously admitted to the New York State Bar in November.

12/12/2025

Whether on the planned artificial rink or the natural frozen ice, Salamanca city officials are hoping to have the Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond open early in the new year.

SALAMANCA — Whether on the planned artificial rink or the natural frozen ice, Salamanca city officials are hoping to have the Bill Flannigan Memorial Ice Pond open early in the new year. As part of the ongoing project to rehabilitate the free ice pond at the end of Fawn Avenue, the city is awaitin...

12/12/2025

Cattaraugus County lawmakers Wednesday named Jessica L. Weinman the next commissioner of Social Services, effective Jan. 1.

LITTLE VALLEY — Cattaraugus County lawmakers Wednesday named Jessica L. Weinman the next commissioner of Social Services, effective Jan. 1. Weinman will succeed current commissioner Erin L. Whitcomb, who was named the next county attorney, also starting in the new year. Weinman will fill the commi...

12/11/2025

The excitement of the annual Silver Bells in the City events continues this week and next with more holiday activities and cheer for the community to enjoy.

SALAMANCA — The excitement of the annual Silver Bells in the City events continues this week and next with more holiday activities and cheer for the community to enjoy. Presented by the Ray and Wyn Ritchie Evans Foundation and the Seneca Salamanca Chamber of Commerce, Silver Bells events will take...

12/11/2025

The Salamanca City Central School District will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the High School Large Group Instruction (LGI) Room regarding the special district vote on the purchase of property within the district.

SALAMANCA — The Salamanca City Central School District will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the High School Large Group Instruction (LGI) Room regarding the special district vote on the purchase of property within the district. The vote will be held from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday in th...

12/10/2025

Thanks to the dedication of former and current parishioners, Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church has a new roof that is guaranteed to last for more than two decades.

SALAMANCA — Our Lady of Peace Roman Catholic Church on Broad Street has been crowned with a new roof. Thanks to a crew from CRS Complete Roofing Systems, the job was completed before the impending snowstorm hit on Thanksgiving Day. Parishioners Fred Saradon, Mike Kobinski, Mick Herbach and Deacon ...

12/09/2025

Classic rockers Grand Funk Railroad will roll into the Seneca Allegany Event Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Then, medium Theresa Caputo will move audiences with her remarkable gift at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 13.

SALAMANCA — Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino will welcome two powerhouse acts to perform on the event center stage this spring. Classic rockers Grand Funk Railroad will roll into the Seneca Allegany Event Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 2. Then, medium Theresa Caputo will move audiences with...

12/08/2025

Salamanca coach Adam Bennett said that even in the season-opening loss, he was largely encouraged with what he saw.

SALAMANCA — The Warriors got off to a hot start last Thursday night, Dec. 4, but were ultimately undone by Frontier’s three-point shooting, as the Falcons made a 13-point comeback to win 57-52. Salamanca coach Adam Bennett said that even in the season-opening loss, he was largely encouraged with...

12/08/2025

The annual Christmas Cantata, directed by Annette Ieda, will perform two concerts Sunday, Dec. 14 — at 3 p.m. at Riverside Chapel, 134 Broad St., Salamanca; and at 7 p.m. at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church, 22 Jefferson St., Ellicottville.

Each autumn for decades, singers from the Salamanca and Ellicottville areas and beyond have come together to form a community choir that celebrates the birth of Christ through narration and songs. The annual Christmas Cantata, directed by Annette Ieda, will perform two concerts Sunday, Dec. 14 — a...

12/06/2025

Hundreds of winter sports enthusiasts flocked to Ellicottville Friday for the opening day of ski season at Holiday Valley Resort.

Breaking News Salamanca woman jailed on murder, other charges 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...

12/04/2025

The Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino held its annual tree lighting ceremony Wednesday night, spreading joy and a sense of togetherness between Seneca Gaming, the Seneca Nation, the Salamanca community and the casino’s patrons.

Breaking News Salamanca woman jailed on murder, other charges 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...

12/03/2025

Experience the holiday season at Randolph’s “Country Christmas” this Saturday when the community gathers to enjoy a full day of activities downtown and at the Randolph Central School campus.

RANDOLPH — Experience the holiday season at Randolph’s “Country Christmas” this Saturday when the community gathers to enjoy a full day of activities downtown and at the Randolph Central School campus. Now in its 14th year, the annual event kicks off with the popular Holiday Arts & C...