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Mind on medals

WEBSTER — Maple Grove’s Ethan Verbosky had the junior year to remember at the New York State Public High School Athletic Association track and field championships, claiming the Class C title in both the 800 and 1,600 meters. Before he joins the University at Buffalo to compete in NCAA ...

Card, Verbosky, Johnson win state titles

WEBSTER — When Tryniti Card crossed the finish line she thought she had lost the state title with two girls passing her in the end of the Class C 800-meter race. However, her emotions quickly changed once it was announced those competitors came from private schools and she in fact was ...

Gerry prepares for 81st rodeo in August

GERRY – As the Gerry Volunteer Fire Department heads toward its 81st consecutive pro rodeo in August, many people don’t realize that this rodeo is not just a small-town rodeo but is part of one of America’s major sporting groups – the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, which ...

Fishing poles to bullseyes: WNY is alive

As summer settles across Western New York, a remarkable week of outdoor events is unfolding that offers something for everyone — whether you're an experienced angler, a competitive archer, a conservation-minded family, or someone who simply hasn't found the time to get outside ...

Bemus Point 3-on-3 scheduled for July 18-19

On a summer weekend as he was growing up, it wasn’t unusual for Alex Grace to not only play in the Bemus Point 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, but also to hang out at the village’s Lakeside Park to take in the action. “Watching the older groups — the Maceo Woffords of the world — ...

Munella-Currie lead at I-A

ELLICOTTVILLE — The tandem of Nick Munella and Jake Currie have a one-shot lead entering today’s final round of the 55th annual Italian-American Charity Golf Association Tournament at Holiday Valley Resort. After shooting an opening-round 62 on Thursday, Munella and Currie fired a 65 on Friday for a two-day total of 127. Tied at 128 are the teams of John Calimeri and Andrew Caselman, and Paul Mole Jr. and David Lobb after both pairings fired a 62 yesterday. Nine other teams are within five shots of the lead. Bill Malenga and Salim Sarvaiya are at 129; Joe Frangione and Tyler ...