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Charter Fishing Season Is Underway

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The spring weather is improving this week, with a notably brighter forecast that includes the good news of a warmup and sunshine. The rising cost of brand-new fishing boats, the necessary fishing gear, boat maintenance and registration/insurance fees have helped to bolster a new market for ...

Doing ‘Yard’ Work

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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following column appeared in The Post-Journal on May 11, 2000, two days after Maple Grove junior Brent Williams tied a national high school record with five home runs in one game. Figures. One of the biggest high school sports stories in recent memory was phoned in to ...

Ice Breaker Success

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The Southwestern Central School sailing team kicked off the spring season in Rochester in the Ice Breaker Regatta. Weather was cold with persistent rains and moderate winds between 13-15 knots. Despite the need for dry suits and the foul weather, spirits were high to be back on the water and ...

Final ‘Exam’

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1. This Jamestown High School graduate suffered a knee injury in the late 1950s while playing baseball, but ironically it launched one of the most decorated softball careers in Chautauqua County history. Among the highlights was his two-hit, 17-strikeout performance in a 1-0 victory against the ...

Fishing Contest Events Surge In Chautauqua County

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Freshwater fishing tournaments are experiencing a surge in popularity in 2025. Several factors are driving the upwelling for more competition. Each fishing group is working harder to emphasize sustainability, and many contests endorse the cutting-edge technology that has transformed ...