Salamanca News

November 20, 2009, 12:10 AM / The record-setting rain is over, the National Weather Service says, but we're still in for a few lingering showers today.

Thomas J. Fish, 44, of Sugar Grove was charged with driving while intoxicated, second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation, driving an unregistered motor vehicle and hauling a load without a red flag after a traffic stop prompted by a concerned citizen's 911 call.

Seneca Gaming Corp. will distribute 500 turkeys to the elders of the Seneca Nation of Indians today for their holiday meals.

City elementary school Principal Charles T. "Chuck" Crist, of Ellicottville, has been placed on administrative leave while attorneys for the Salamanca School District investigate allegations against him.

Cherianne Wold, Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging director, has announced distribution dates for emergency meal boxes.

November 10, 2009, 7:01 AM / LITTLE VALLEY - Cattaraugus County legislators today will hold three public hearings on changes to laws, one of which would renew the county's hotel and motel tax, also called the "bed tax." Hearings begin at 3 p. m. as legislators meet a day early due to Veterans Day.

A fire of unknown origin at about 4 p. m. Monday destroyed a garage at 408 Fair Oak St.

Mia Stevens of Southwestern finished second in the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association girls diving championships on Tuesday at Olean Middle School.

The Health Department in Cattaraugus County is postponing three H1N1 flu clinics scheduled for this Thursday at the Ellicottville Fire Department, Friday at the Machias Fire Department and Salamanca Health Department, and Saturday at the Dayton Fire Department because of a shortage.

I need a dinner rec for this Monday night near Little Valley and Salamanca . I have done some preliminary research as follows: *Googled and found: -Red Garter Restaurant, "where the old West comes East" -DiPaolo Ilio, Italian .

In 1909, in the state election direct primaries were an issue and Democratic candidates pledged to primary reform defeated Republican candidates in Republican strongholds.

Salamanca School Superintendent Douglas Hay presented a $100 check to the United Way of Southern Chautauqua County, after his school lost a friendly competition with Panama Central School, where his wife, Carol, is superintendent.

Cattaraugus County voters will face only one countywide contested race Tuesday as they vote for district attorney.

The Cattaraugus County Health Department has released the designated locations for dispensing H1N1 vaccinations for those in priority groups.

The singer/songwriter will take to the tour trail beginning Nov. 11 in Salamanca, NY, followed by several East Coast stops, including a performance Nov.

Gregg Allman & Friends will appear on the new Jay Leno Show on Tuesday, October 27.

October 22, 2009 7:07 AM by Jeffrey Tucker Doug French introduced the conference, in a room in the St.

Laurie N. Hind, 33, of Randolph was taken to WCA Hospital after an accident on Interstate 86 at 8 a.m. Friday.

SALAMANCA The AARP Safe Driving Course will be offered Nov. 18-19. The time will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.

Lunior G. Lopez, 34, of Jamestown was charged with second-degree criminal contempt Monday after police were called to an East Second Street home around 6:16 p.m. Officers reported that Lopez was found standing outside the home of a female, who held an active order of protection against him.