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If a deer is to be called “America’s Deer”…

Can any deer be called “America’s Deer”? That question has been on my mind since the editor of Deer and Deer Hunting magazine asked me six months ago to pick up an old story that had some brand-new and unexpected twists. The story is not so much about a certain buck as it is about a ...

Simas will announce Gerry Rodeo for 17th time

GERRY – The Gerry Fire Department has always had the goal of making their pro rodeo “top notch” and that goal continues for the 81st consecutive year as Greg Simas, one of pro rodeo’s most skilled and experienced announcers, returns for the 17th year to guide fans though the exciting ...

Sabres change direction of the draft

BUFFALO — Friday night began as expected at the 2026 NHL draft. Justin Bieber announced Gavin McKenna to the Toronto Maple Leafs at No. 1 overall, San Jose selected rock-star Swede Ivar Stenberg and Vancouver head coach Manny Malhotra picked his son, Caleb, third overall. Then the ...

Struggles continue

Jamestown’s struggles at home continued Thursday night. Batavia pounded out 20 hits and scored in every inning but one en route to a 15-5 seven-inning victory over the Tarp Skunks. The win raised the Muckdogs’ record to 13-5, one game in front of Jamestown (12-6), which has only one ...

Stenstrom, Capozzi earn top honors in CCAA D3

There was not a more dominant hitter in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 3 baseball this season than Falconer’s Erik Stenstrom. With that in mind, the league’s coaches have named him the Player of the Year. In 14 league games, the junior catcher/pitcher hit .537 with ...

Junior golf and skills program coming to Moon Brook CC

In conjunction with the First Tee of Western New York, Moon Brook Country Club is hosting a six-week summer program designed to introduce young people to golf while providing educational information that builds character and instills life-enhancing values. First Tee – Western NY touches the ...