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Batavia retakes 1st place

JAMESTOWN — The good news before the first pitch was even thrown in Wednesday night’s Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League contest at Diethrick Park was that Jamestown had clinched a playoff berth. The best news, however, came after the Tarp Skunks’ 10-3 loss to Batavia when head ...

Getting work in

OBSERVER Photos by Matt Spielman Action continued in the local 7-on-7 summer passing league Wednesday at Strider Field in Jamestown. Above, Silver Creek/Forestville's Jacob Anders goes up high to catch a pass in between a pair of Salamanca defenders. Below left, Black Knights quarterback ...

Bontemps takes his talents to NBA's Hawks

Now that high school and college commencements are in the rearview mirror, it might not be a bad idea if recent graduates follow a career blueprint similar to the one drawn up by area native Tim Bontemps. His message is simple and can be applied to any list of potential ...

JCC Golf Classic raises more than 15K

ELLICOTTVILLE — The 34th annual JCC Golf Classic raised more than $15,000 to support student scholarships and opportunities at SUNY Jamestown Community College. Held June 17 at Holiday Valley’s Double Black Diamond course and presented by Community Bank, N.A., the tournament benefits ...

Late goals sends Argentina past England in semis

ATLANTA (AP) — No "Hand of God" this time. Argentina didn't need it. Instead it was the hallowed feet of Lionel Messi and the unbreakable spirit of a team that has repeatedly fought back at this year's World Cup that is now one step away from back-to-back titles. Trailing 1-0 going into ...

Sunset Bay Walleye Shootout begins today

The countdown is over, the rods are rigged, and the coffee coolers are probably already empty. Beginning today one of the nation's largest open walleye team tournaments converges in Hanover for the annual Sunset Bay Walleye Shootout. Drawing competitors from more than 20 states and Canada, ...