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Beating the summer heat

Summer is a time for getting outdoors, spending time with friends and family, and enjoying nature. A favorite way to do all of this is by fishing, but it can be tough to catch anything other than a sunburn when the temperatures soar unless you change your tactics. ¯ Cooler parts of the ...

Tarp Skunks in playoff spot with three games remaining

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A modest two-game winning streak has the Jamestown Tarp Skunks comfortably in a playoff spot with three games remaining in their season. Jamestown’s latest win came Thursday when a three-run top of the ninth inning gave the Tarp Skunks a 4-1 Perfect Game ...

Briefs

Coed softball Week 12 game results BHHS Regional Realty 17, Blue Collar Outdoors USA 7; Uncrustables 20, Darr Snowplowing 7; The Nobodies 22, Whole Health Chiropractic-Timber Rattlers 10; Hickory Creek Brewing Co. 17, United Refining/IPC 12; Grumpy’s Spray Foam Options 15, Betts 6; ...

Lights out

PITTSBURGH — Martin Perez pitched six scoreless innings, Rowdy Tellez homered into the Allegheny River and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis 5-0 on Wednesday to take two of three games from the Cardinals. Perez (2-5) allowed four hits, three in his final two innings, and walked five ...

Plenty for kids at Gerry Rodeo

GERRY, N.Y. — The Gerry Volunteer Fire Department has always taken pride in making their professional rodeo a family affair, and the upcoming 79th consecutive rodeo continues that tradition as there are a number of special activities planned for the kids. The fun can begin in the midway, ...

Briefs

Golf leagues LAKEWOOD, N.Y. — Tim Sandberg fired a gross score of 36 to lead the Youngsville Senior Golf League at Maplehurst Country Club, while Doug Wheeler had the low net score of 30. Jim California recorded an eagle on No. 6, while birdies were made by John Blum, Ray Adams, Al ...