Breaking News

Sports

Deer baiting bill might be dead

Local Sports

In April, Pennsylvania state Representative Thomas Mehaffie (R-106) introduced HB 2440, which would have expanded legal baiting during deer season. At first, the reaction was mixed. Many hunters felt that any expansion of baiting would be another step away from tradition. Others let out a sigh of relief and said, “It’s about time.” Turns out neither group was correct, and both will need to wait a little longer to see any news of HB 2440’s fate. A review of Rep. Mehaffie’s co-sponsoring memo had both those for and against baiting scratching their heads. Despite early rumors, ...

Tarp Skunks sweep Olean

Local Sports

OLEAN, N.Y. — Jamestown opened the 2026 Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League season in style over the weekend, capped by Saturday’s 14-6 victory over Olean. Twenty-four hours after downing the Oilers 13-3 at Diethrick Park, the Tarp Skunks pounded out 14 hits at Bradner Stadium, including three by Grant Moore (double); and two apiece by Paul Dulanto (home run, four RBIs), Caleb Jordan and Heath Fetchik. Starter Tait Johnson, one of seven Jamestown pitchers, got the win. The hurlers, who yielded just four hits, were aided by an offense that scored six runs in the first inning, ...

Pirates down Twins 9-3

Local Sports

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Braxton Ashcraft struck out 11 in six innings, Ryan O'Hearn and Nick Gonzales homered, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the skidding Minnesota Twins 9-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep. Ashcraft (5-2) allowed two runs and five hits with no walks, sending the Twins ...

Coming together

Local Sports

BRADFORD — Eisenhower High school was well represented on media day for the Big 30 All-Stars Charities Classic football game as both the New York and Pennsylvania teams met their teammates for the first time on Saturday on the campus of Pitt Bradford. The Knights will have seven players on ...

JCC prepares to host NJCAA Division III Golf Championships

Local Sports

CHAUTAUQUA, N.Y. — Jamestown Community College will host the 2026 NJCAA Men's and Women's Division III Golf Championships from Tuesday, June 2 to Friday, June 5 at Chautauqua Golf Club, with practice rounds taking place Monday, June 1. This is the 27th consecutive year that JCC has ...

Ike holds Blue-Gold intersquad scrimmage

Local Sports

Times Observer Photos by Steve Younger The Eisenhower football team held its annual Blue-Gold intersquad game Friday night. The Blue team, consisting of the seniors and freshmen, built a 24-0 lead early in the third quarter to put the game out of reach. Seniors Joe Gigliotti and Nolan ...