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New trout limit approved

Pennsylvania anglers will see a new size limit for trout in the 2027 season, but very few will notice a difference. Most Pennsylvania anglers do not remember the last time the trout size limit was changed. That is because it was way back in 1983, when the limit was raised from a minimum size of 6 inches to 7 inches. Now, that minimum size limit was increased from 7 inches to 9 inches at the latest Board of Commissioners’ meeting. The change takes effect Jan. 1, 2027, so it will not impact fall or early winter anglers. But what does this mean for the average trout angler? Truth be ...

‘The house that Josh built’

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Josh Allen laughed at the notion of some referring to the Buffalo Bills' new home as "the house that Josh built" by saying he had nothing to do with the $2.1 billion facility's design or construction. It's a figurative nickname, after all, in representing how the Bills ...

Mets beat sliding Pirates 6-4

PITTSBURGH — Marcus Semien hit a three-run homer, rookie Zac Thornton pitched five scoreless innings and the New York Mets matched a season high with their fourth straight win by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-4 on Friday night. Semien's second homer in two games and 14th of the season, a drive to left-center off Carmen Mlodzinski, capped a four-run third that put the Mets ahead 5-0. New York, last in the NL East, swept a three-game series in Cleveland before busing to Pittsburgh on Thursday night. Thornton (3-2) allowed four hits while striking out three and walking two. The ...

Bills sign Torrence to 4-year extension

PITTSFORD, N.Y. — Bills general manager Brandon Beane continued prioritizing protecting quarterback Josh Allen on Friday by signing starting right guard O'Cyrus Torrence to a four-year contract extension with $46 million in guarantees. The Bills announced the signing, while a person with ...

Briefs

Golf leagues WARREN — Tim Watkins and Steve Arnold combined for 28 points to lead the Stableford League at Jackson Valley Golf Course on Thursday. Mickey Caldwell and Colby Olsen combined for 22 points while Mike Moyer Sr. and Jim Grosch had 21. Mike Bonavita and John Weber were fourth with 20 points. Individually, Watkins, Olsen and Arnold each had 14 points. Moyer had 13 points and Weber had 12.

Dodging storms

Editor’s note: Results in this article reference Thursday’s results from the Gerry Rodeo. Friday night’s action will be recapped in Monday’s edition. GERRY, N.Y. — The weatherman predicted thunderstorms, but he was wrong as 2,500 fans turned out to watch exciting professional ...