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Gobblers, gravy and good times

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I've often said that every hunting camp has two treasures. One is the storyteller who can make a missed turkey sound like a world-record gobbler. The other is the camp cook who guards family recipes like they're hidden gold. The problem is, those recipes rarely make it beyond the camp door. That's why I got a kick out of J-Ranch Wild Turkey Cuisine by Lee and Mike Joyner. The first edition is filled with 106 wild turkey recipes, more than 110 full-color photographs, and easy-to-follow directions that don't require a culinary degree. Better yet, most recipes are quick to prepare and ...

97 teams begin Chadwick Bay Softball Bash today

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The largest single weekend softball tournament in Western New York, the Chadwick Bay Softball Bash returns to the area this weekend for its 5th annual installment. This year's edition will welcome 97 teams to the area from four states and Canada, conducted on fields across the region ...

New York invasion

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Teams have been practicing the past two weeks in preparation for the 2026 Big 30 All-Star Charities Classic football game, set for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1 at Bradford Area High School’s Parkway Field. The Southwestern/Frewsburg coaching staff will be leading the New York team this year. ...

Fredonia's trap season was a fine one

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The Fredonia Central School trap team recently completed its spring season with the USA Clay Target League. The team consisted of 17 students and competed in an 11-week season that began in March. Students met twice a week for practice and competition. Students continued to improve ...

3-on-3 hoops tourney scheduled

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JAMESTOWN — The Lake Erie Jackals will be holding a 3-on-3 basketball tournament Aug. 14-16 in the city. The event, which will be held during the Big Pitts Community Block Party, will be played at Jackson Taylor Park on 10th and Washington streets. The tournament is open to boys and girls (grades 3-12), and men and women 18-and-older. The six divisions — 3rd-4th grade, 5th-6th grade, 7th-8th grade, 9th-12th grade, and men’s and women’s 18-and-older — may be split by gender or coed based on the total team registrations. Check-in is 3:30 p.m. Aug. 14 with games starting at 4 ...

Golf leagues

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FREDONIA — Matt Kessler, Tony Nicosia and Sam Allesi all shot 35 to lead the Thursday Tom Tucker League at the Vineyards Golf Course. Closest to pin were Kessler on No. 10 and Mike Rylowicz on No. 16. Skins were earned by Steve Dando on No. 13 and Jamie Ruiz on No. 17. Other scores were Dave Meadows 40, Gordy Haight 42, Jamie Ruiz 42 Dave Ferguson 42, Greg Haight 42 and Miguel Diaz 42. ——— FREDONIA — In the Vineyards Thursday Night First Ward Falcon League, Vinny Bomasuto led the A Flight for the second straight week with 41 and Harvey Tofil led the B Flight for the second ...