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'Good memories'

DUNKIRK — The annual tradition spanning a half-century in Dunkirk is back again. The 51st annual First Ward Falcon Club Men’s Fastpitch Softball Tournament is underway. The festivities kicked off on Friday afternoon with its newest addition to the tradition, the Old Timers and Girls ...

Staying safe from bears

Residents across Chautauqua and Allegany counties are reporting more black bear sightings this early summer — and wildlife experts say that's exactly what they expect this time of year. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), early summer is the ...

Graham family is heart of Painted Pony Pro Rodeo

GERRY — For the husband-and-wife team of Shawn and Shana Graham, owners of Painted Pony Pro Rodeo, coming to Gerry for the Fire Department’s 81st consecutive PRCA rodeo Aug. 5-8, is a return trip to the place where they came as contestants years ago, he as a bronc rider and she as a barrel ...

Golf leagues

FREDONIA — Jeff Nelson’s 33 was one shot better than Dan Alessi and Joe Sorci to lead the scratch scores in the Gene Andolina League at Vineyards. Other scratch scores were Bob Golubski 37, Doug Grace 37, Tom McTigue 37, Greg Catalano 38, Zeke Curtain 38, Bruce Mulkin 38, Dave Criscione 39, Phil Leone 39 and Bob Manning 39. McTigue’s 30 paced the handicap scores. Other handicap scores were Alessi 31, Curtain 32, Jaime Galarza 32, Phil Leone 32, John Bell 33, Sam B. Fote 33, Phil Hopkins 33, Manning 33, Nelson 33, John Wiedenhofer 33, Catalano 34, Steve Dudek 34, Mark Gugino ...

Dunkirk claims 12U Unsanctioned title

Dunkirk had another undefeated season in District 38 Little League 12U Unsanctioned playoffs, winning the championship for their fourth consecutive year. The team beat Gowanda 15-3, Hanover 27-2, Brocton 10-2 and Mayville 18-3. Dunkirk then played Mayville in the championship game and won ...

Paddles, peace and a little friendly competition

In a world where phones buzz almost as often as mosquitoes, finding a true escape isn't always easy. That's one reason kayak fishing continues to attract recreational families looking for peaceful moments and anglers of all sorts from every corner of the sport — including some who have ...