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Bills' DC Leonhard emphasizes tackling for preseason opener

ORCHARD PARK — Jim Leonhard expects his defensive starters to play in the Buffalo Bills' preseason opener against Carolina on Saturday. And the first-year coordinator on Tuesday wasn't afraid to provide a reason why in taking a swipe at what he considered the defense's biggest flaw last ...

September is sneaking up on us

There’s a certain twinge of color beginning to show on a few maple leaves around Chautauqua County. It’s subtle, but those of us who spend too much time thinking about fishing know exactly what it means. Autumn is coming. Just don’t put the fishing gear away just yet. In fact, this ...

Bills to address stadium concerns

ORCHARD PARK — The Buffalo Bills are responding to criticism over various issues at their new stadium — including partially obstructed sightline concerns -- by addressing them on a case-by-case basis, the team announced Monday. The criticism stems from fans getting their first full ...

Seasonal celebration

OBSERVER Photos by Scott Kindberg Nearly 400 people attended the Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame's annual summer picnic Monday at the Lakewood Rod & Gun club as dozens of local athletes were honored. Above, from left, brothers Dave and Pete Crisione relax on the patio at the Lakewood Rod & ...

Stephen's Run 6K winners

Submitted Photo On Aug. 2, the Bemus Point Track Club hosted the Stephen's Run 6K at Long Point State Park, held in memory of Maple Grove cross country runner Stephen Pangborn. Rosie Williamson was the overall women's winner (28:44), followed by Emma Golembieski and Peyton Braunscheidel. ...

A walleye wake-up call

Mental notes are wonderful things — until you forget where you put them. I was reminded of that recently when I learned that retail walleye fillets are selling for somewhere between $15 and more than $25 a pound, depending on where you live. I thought that was interesting. The very ...