When dead fish surface on the shores of Lake Erie, fisheries biologists know that the cause is typically related to nature. A wind shift can cause a thermal turnover that can shock the fish with a rapid change of temperature; many are unable to compensate for the change. When dead fish, ...

RANDOLPH — Wednesday’s nonleague boys soccer matchup at Raymond Van Wie Stadium featured two of the top early-season goal scorers in the area. One, just a sophomore, is in the infancy of what could become a record-setting career in Westfield. The other, a senior, is approaching ...

WESTFIELD — Looking back to a playoff loss to Ellicottville last year, Westfield head coach Greg Birner knew his team was close to pulling out a victory, but mistakes on serve put an end to the season. Since then, Birner has focused on improving his team’s serving leading into this ...

Five area residents will be inducted into the Jamestown Area Bowling Hall of Fame at its annual induction dinner in October. The Class of 2025 includes Donna Clark, Ralph Clark, Todd Clark, Tom Mattson and Jeff Wadsworth. Their enshrinement is set for Oct. 4 at the Falcon’s Nest in ...

DUNKIRK — Hannah Melquist had six kills, nine assists, six aces and four digs to lead Falconer past Dunkirk 25-14, 25-19, 25-13 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 girls volleyball Wednesday. Reagan Trask added eight assists and five aces for the Golden Falcons (1-1, ...

Marlana Cresanti had two goals and an assist to lead Southwestern past Jamestown 4-1 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 girls soccer at Strider Field on Wednesday. After a scoreless first half, Cresanti scored from Maddie Troutman in the fifth minute of the second half. ...