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Houghton hosts Varsity Select meet

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HOUGHTON — Charles Sundquist left Houghton University on Saturday feeling pretty good about himself. Representing Falconer/Maple Grove/Frewsburg/ Randolph, he recorded a first-place finish in the weight throw, recording a distance of 58 feet, 1 inch for the top performance among area ...

New state forest unveiled in Cattaraugus County

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It’s a significant moment in time for outdoor enthusiasts as a sprawling 1,220 acres of brand-new state forest is unveiled. Located just a few miles from the eastern border of Chautauqua County and near the west-central north border of Cattaraugus County, this land, once the site of the ...

Finding a way

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WESTFIELD — Except for an 18-point loss to Cassadaga Valley late last month, Sherman’s girls basketball team hadn’t trailed entering the fourth quarter of any game this season. The Wildcats found themselves in that situation Friday night. Emily Eckwahl’s team found a way to rally ...

Me and the knuckleball

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My fascination with the knuckleball began in our family backyard on Robin Street in Dunkirk. It was probably around 1959 when Burwin “Swat” Erickson and his lovely wife, Phyllis, came from their beautiful Jamestown area home for a visit. Burwin was a former minor league baseball ...

Frozen water and winter fishing

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Not everyone can walk on water unless you live in beautiful Chautauqua County right now. Winter’s stunning landscape offers so many opportunities, including ice fishing for those who can brave the cold. Gloves, hats, layered clothing and warm boots are part of the necessary garb. Those ...

Herington pours in 46 points, Cardinals knock off Cougars

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RANDOLPH — Skylar Herington came up three points short of a Randolph single-game record with 46 points as the Cardinals beat Cassadaga Valley 77-43 in Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Athletic Association Division 3 girls basketball Friday. Herington made eight 2-pointers and nine of Randolph’s ...