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CHAUTAUQUA — Julie Brown’s gross 39 and net 27 led the Monday Night Ladies League at Chautauqua Golf Club. Jill Williams had a net 28. Other gross scores included: Rebecca Allen and Angie Penhollow with 41s; Jody Lehman and Williams with 44s; Tammy Rice 46; Shelly Cady, Robin Kayner and Marygrace Guarino 48; Pam Secky, Chrissy Yocum, Beth Sacilowski and Becky Carlson 49; and Sue Marker, Sue Bero and Grace Wheeler 50. ——— FREDONIA — At their July 17 outing, the Friday Night Couples League at the Vineyards Golf Course departed from its usual four-person scramble as 17 ...

Vintage tackle, veteran anglers and boatloads of walleye

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The eastern basin of Lake Erie is buzzing with walleye anglers these days — and for good reason. Biologists estimate the lake is home to an incredible 85 million walleyes, creating one of the finest freshwater walleye fisheries anywhere in North America. But even with millions of fish ...

New additions

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FREDONIA — The State University of New York at Fredonia recently announced the hiring of Ryan Kreuser as the new head coach of its men's and women's swimming & diving programs, effective immediately. Kreuser brings a strong background in both coaching and competitive swimming, along with a ...

Training camp opens with 10 new head coaches

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The countdown is over. NFL training camp has arrived. Every team is 0-0 so there's hope in each city that this season ends with a championship parade. Bryce Young and the defending NFC South champion Carolina Panthers report Wednesday. So do the Arizona Cardinals, led by rookie head coach Mike LaFleur. The teams will meet in the Hall of Fame Game that kicks off the preseason on Aug. 6. The reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots open camp on Friday. They'll face off in a Super Bowl rematch that opens the regular season on Sept. 9. Many teams ...

Crosby to lead Blue Devils volleyball

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FREDONIA — Fredonia State Athletics recently announced the hiring of Calvin Crosby as the new head coach of the women's volleyball program. Crosby will assume his duties immediately and will lead the Blue Devils into the upcoming fall 2026 season. Crosby brings a proven record of ...

Learning at the Chautauqua County Fair

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The Chautauqua County Fair has been a summer tradition since 1881, making this year's event the 145th annual fair. While families flock for the rides, livestock shows, tractor pulls, games, and irresistible fair food, one of the most fascinating stops is the new Conservation Education ...