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Evan Steffen qualifies for NYS Amateur

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Last month, 579 of the best amateur golfers in the Empire State entered the qualification process for the 103rd New York State Men’s Amateur Championship. Evan Steffen was up to the challenge. Competing out of Chautauqua Golf Club, Steffen needed to crack the top nine in the Buffalo Qualifier at Lancaster Country Club to advance to the state amateur and he did so by shooting a 1-over 73 for a four-way tie for second place to advance to Glens Falls CC in Queensbury July 7-9. Steffen’s round featured birdies on Nos. 4, 5 and 17 and it was just two shots behind medalist Michael ...

Trust the process

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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — Kamdyn Schimek is just 9 years old and he is already no stranger to elite wrestling competitions. He showed that last year when he won the 8U freestyle national championship at the USA Wrestling Kids Freestyle & Greco-Roman Nationals in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This past ...

71 enter Lew Mead tourney

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Submitted Photos The 33rd Lew Mead Youth Fishing Tournament was held on Saturday at the DEC Boat Launch on Cassadaga Lakes. There were 71 participants entered this year. A prize raffle was held at the conclusion for all of the kids. Gift certificates from Valley Outdoors were awarded to ...

Tarp Skunks win fourth straight

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OLEAN — A five-run fourth inning sent the Jamestown Tarp Skunks past the Olean Oilers 8-4 in Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League action Tuesday, despite Jamestown having just five hits on the night. Logan Price picked up the save for the Tarp Skunks (16-6), throwing the final 2 2-3 ...

PGCBL announces Week 4 honorees

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Many players made their mark on the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League last week, but the performances of five players earned them Player and Pitcher of the Week Awards for Week 4 of the season. These awards take into account all of the stats for the games from June 22-28. WEST ...

Solar growth and local voices

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As New York accelerates its transition to renewable energy, utility-scale solar projects continue to expand across Western New York. Chautauqua County alone has seen several major proposals, including the permitted South Ripley Solar project in the town of Ripley, the proposed Empire Solar ...