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ASHVILLE — Steve Nord and Casey Windoft shot matching 40s to lead the Wednesday Morning Men’s League at Timber Creek Golf Course. Terry Anderson, Dave Kolstee and Mark Digirolamo shot 41s; John Haller fired a 43; Keith Beckerink, Runee Prince and Bruce Brightman had 44s; and Jamie Wiley, Jack Evan, Mike Peyton, Don Angelo and Nick Miletti had 45s. ——— ASHVILLE — Playing from the white tees, Ricky Pratt, Al Briggs and Mike Harle all shot 41s to lead the Humpday Hackers League at Timber Creek Golf Course. Jared Coon shot a 42, followed by Jarett Yuchnitz and Brock ...

Trap Leagues

On the last night of the Chautauqua County Summer Trap League, Celoron clinched the league championship with a 335-317 win over Ellington combined with Busti’s 330-326 win over Randolph. The lone perfect 50 was scored by Busti’s Austin Anderson. Celoron won the league title with a 12-6 record, followed by Randolph (11-7), Busti (8-10) and Ellington (5-13). Final standings: Anyone wishing to attend the Field Day shoot & lunch should contact their team captain ASAP. This is open to any shooter as long as they have paid their $2 league fee for each missed shoot. Celoron’s ...

WNY’s tick problem deserves a better explanation

Across Western New York, many homeowners have noticed what seems like an explosion in deer ticks — and with it, growing concern about Lyme disease. It is understandable that attention turns to our abundant white-tailed deer. After all, deer are among major hosts for adult black-legged ...

JCC women, men win openers

LAKE COUNTY, Ohio — It was a near-flawless debut for Jamestown Community College head coach Sarah Chimera and her 2026 Jayhawks as they returned from Lakeland CC with an 8-0 win Wednesday night. The game started with Avery Johnson (Lakewood, N.Y./Southwestern Central School) dominating in ...

CWGA donates to Women’s Giving Circle

The Chautauqua Women's Golf Association presented a check in the amount of $5,583 to Jane Becker from the Women's Giving Circle of Chautauqua County earlier this month. The money was raised during the CWGA's annual Charity Week in July. In the photo above, from the left, are Jenn Flanagan, ...

Golf Leagues

CASSADAGA — Brenton Wilcox fired a 32 to lead the way in the Tuesday Night Men’s League at Cassadaga Country Club. Other scores were Steve Wintersteen 33, Brad Kelly 35, Scott Jagoda 36, Rod Lind 36, Sean Eagan 37, Mike Lancaster 37, Matt Wallace 37, Todd Fenton 38, Mike Hoffman 39, Mike Lawhead 39 and Dave Willebrandt 39. Fenton was closest to the pin on No. 6; and Chip White (birdie on No. 5) and Jagoda (eagle on No. 7) collected skins. ——— LAKEWOOD — Tim Sandberg shot a 35 for low gross and Al Kuzminski had a 33 for low net to pace the Youngsville Senior League at ...