There is something special about understanding how early fishing traditions were born and even more meaningful when those innovations are still in use today. Long before graphite rods, braided line and digital fish finders, anglers relied on creativity, craftsmanship and a deep respect for ...

SHERMAN — When up against the Panama girls basketball team, the top defensive focus is senior Kiera Loberg. After giving up 12 first-half points to Loberg in Monday’s Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 2 contest, the Sherman girls didn’t allow Loberg a field goal ...

Braya Beaver led three players in double figures with 20 points to send Southwestern to a 61-31 victory over Fredonia on Monday, which secured the Trojans at least a tie for the Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 1 championship. “Braya shot really well tonight and our ...

The NYSDEC and Governor Hochul recently announced the 2026 dates for Free Fishing Days in New York. That is, those days when no freshwater fishing license is required. They are: Feb. 14–15, June 27–28, Sept. 26 (National Hunting and Fishing Day), and Nov.11 (Veterans Day). The normal cost ...

FREWSBURG — It’s every basketball player’s dream. The clock is winding down, the game is on the line and teammates, as well as fans in the bleachers, are looking to you to make a play. You take a quick peek at the hoop and let the ball fly. If it goes in, you’re the ...

CLARENCE — Frewsburg/Southwestern/Jamestown/Falconer completed the Section VI Class A swimming & diving championship in style Saturday at Clarence High School. Headlined by six first-place finishes in the finals, the Bears placed third as a team with 274 points, trailing only Lockport ...