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God, grit and the great outdoors

There’s something about the outdoors that quiets the noise of everyday life. Whether it’s the stillness of a lake at sunrise or the crunch of leaves underfoot in the woods, many sportsmen and women feel it — that deep, grounding connection. For some, it’s simply peace. For others, ...

JCC Golf Classic returns to Holiday Valley

ELLICOTTVILLE — Jamestown Community College’s annual Golf Classic will return to the Holiday Valley Double Black Diamond Course on Wednesday, June 17. Presented by Community Bank, this year’s tournament marks the 34th annual event that raises funds for the JCC alumni associations. Golfers who participate will receive a pizza lunch at check in, swag bag with snacks, entry in the hole in one contest, and an Italian feast banquet dinner following the tournament. Contests are included in the cost of sponsorships and foursomes, including entry in the putting contest, ...

Forestville’s Carilene Sliwa named to Division 4 First Team

Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 4 champion Franklinville’s Makenzie Chase was recently named the league’s Player of the Year and the Panthers’ Sam Kuhn was named the Coach of the Year. Chase, a senior, averaged 13.7 points, 11.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game for ...

Asquith Senior Tour registration is April 20

BEMUS POINT — Registration for the 22nd year of the Art Asquith Senior Golf Tour will be held at the Bemus Point Golf Club and Tap House at 10 a.m. Monday, April 20. Registration for golfers 60 years old and older will be $20. Coffee and donuts will be available. The tour has 22 matches scheduled for this summer at courses around Western New York and Pennsylvania. The tour participates in the “Bunkers in Baghdad “ program which sends used golf equipment and golf balls to our troops. Donated items may be brought to registration.