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The magic of spring shore fishing in WNY

Early spring in Western New York has a way of waking everything up, including anglers who’ve been staring at frozen water for months. Just a few weeks after ice-out, shore fishing can be surprisingly productive, offering fast action without the need for a boat, electronics or expensive gear. ...

Fredonia softball walks off against Olean on Saturday

The Fredonia softball team saw its 3-0 lead disappear against Olean in the sixth inning, but the two Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 foes did not stay tied for long Saturday. Down to the final out in the bottom of the seventh, Naomi Muck worked a walk for the Hillbillies and then she did not wait long on first base as Callie Draggett smashed a double to drive her home and secured the 4-3 victory. McKella Hodkin earned the win in the circle for Fredonia with two strikeouts, a walk and nine hits against. Along with Draggett’s RBI, Jenna Fryberger also knocked ...

Jake Eckley to play in PGA Professionals Championships

Jake Eckley, a Silver Creek alumnus, will be playing in the PGA Professionals Championship this upcoming Sunday at Bandon Dunes Golf Resort in Bandon, Oregon. Caddying for Eckley is also a Silver Creek alumnus and golfer, CJ Vara. The tournament will be aired on the Golf Channel/Hulu Live ...

Area athletes shine at Frostbite Relays on Saturday

FRANKLINVILLE — Several local athletes and relay teams finished in the top eight at the Frostbite Relays on Saturday. Chautauqua Lake/Westfield/Brocton sophomore Meredith Lendt won the girls 1,500 meters with a time of 5:12.32 while Frewsburg junior Grace Gilevski was third with a time of 5:40.46. Falconer/Cassadaga Valley senior Mary Lundmark won the girls pole vault at 10 feet, a foot-and-a-half higher than the second-place finisher. Freshman Maliyah Stone, Lundmark’s teammate, tied for fifth with Frewsburg junior Kactus Brown at 6 feet, 6 inches. Franklinville/Ellicottville ...

State-line showdown

SALAMANCA — The 2026 NY/PA Corporate Cup Soccer Showcase will be held at Salamanca’s Veterans Memorial Park on Sunday, July 19. Once again, there will be an abundance of local talent on both sides of the pitch. The Boys Silver match will kick off the action at noon, followed by the ...

No-fly zone

WEST ELLICOTT — Fredonia entered Monday evening’s Section VI Division 4 flag football game outscoring its opponents 250-63 on its way to a perfect 6-0 record this spring. Unfortunately, points would not be that easy to come by at Southwestern’s Charles A. Lawson Field. The team on ...