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Defend the crown

FALCONER — Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton’s offense has been a work in progress all season. Coach Ty Harper’s team has won games with its defense. That unit is taking the Eagles to the Section VI Class C final. Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton, Class C South’s No. 3 seed, ...

Slow start dooms Black Knights in 'D' semifinals

NEWFANE — Less than six minutes into its semifinal matchup at No. 2 Newfane, the Silver Creek/Forestville football team was already down by two scores. The 3-seeded Black Knights chased the defending-champion Panthers all game and Newfane raced to a 44-20 victory in the Section VI Class D ...

Norris nets 2, Sabres dump Jackets

BUFFALO (AP) — Josh Norris scored twice, defenseman Owen Power had three assists and the Buffalo Sabres beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Friday night. Norris ended a six-game goals drought to help Buffalo win for the fourth time in five games. Jack Quinn, Rasmus Dahlin and Josh Doan ...

State grants add $13.5M for Chautauqua Lake water quality

If you fish or swim anywhere in America these days, you know we need to improve local waterways, reduce pollution and strengthen community infrastructure. Chautauqua County communities are receiving significant support from New York State through a series of grants aimed at protecting local ...

Secrets of a Chautauqua County deer hunter

As deer hunting season begins to hit its stride across Western New York, the valleys of southern Chautauqua County, particularly those near the Pennsylvania line, have already been feeling the bite of autumn. Frost-covered pumpkins and a string of chilly mornings, despite our overall warming ...

Pitts, Hren take 2nd at state qualifier

BUFFALO — Frewsburg’s Anelia Pitts had a banner day at the Section VI girls swimming state qualifier Thursday afternoon at Erie Community College’s Burt Flickinger Athletic Center. The junior, who had already qualified for the New York State Public High School Athletic Association ...