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Flooded creeks to feathered hooks

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When nasty ice-cold weather and rising waters pin Western New York steelhead anglers indoors, it doesn’t mean the season grinds to a halt. In fact, for many, it simply shifts from the riverbank to the fly-tying bench. Wind-driven rain (and snow), high water, or ice-choked access points create ...

Allen could use a break in finale

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ORCHARD PARK — A little battered and visibly frustrated, Josh Allen can use a rest. And the Bills quarterback is expected to get one Sunday in what's essentially a meaningless regular-season finale against the New York Jets. Aside from taking the opening snap to extend his streak of ...

Sirianni’s Eagles stop Bills on 2-point conversion, win 13-12

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ORCHARD PARK — Josh Allen sailed a 2-point conversion attempt wide of open receiver Khalil Shakir in the back of the end zone with 5 seconds remaining, and the Philadelphia Eagles hung on for a 13-12 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Dallas Goedert caught a 1-yard touchdown pass, Jake ...

Area girls shine at wrestling tournaments

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EDEN — The Fredonia/Forestville/Silver Creek girls wrestling team earned three victories at the Eden Girls Tournament to take second place with 156.5 points behind Lockport on Saturday. Freshmen Braelynn Wicks and McKella Hodkin won titles at 147 and 154 pounds, respectively, while junior ...

Sherman boys take down Silver Creek

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SHERMAN — Jacob Ferranto provided a double-double with 23 points, 14 rebounds and two steals to send Sherman past Silver Creek 63-41 in nonleague boys basketball action on Saturday. Cal Cook added another 10 points, three steals and two assists for the Wildcats (2-1), while Troy Chambers ...