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An inflatable dinghy is an option

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Last night, I was browsing social media, and a question caught my eye: “Can I use an inflatable dinghy for fishing?” As with most of the outdoor pages, the question was from a newer angler who had never owned a boat. They had seen an inflatable for sale and wanted advice about using it for fishing. Just in case you are in the same boat-shopping crisis, here is the information you are looking for. The right inflatable dinghy can be just what you are looking for with the perfect combination of easy use, safety, and function. Many inflatable dinghies can be transported without a ...

Tarp Skunks win again, improve to 5-1

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ST. CATHARINES, Ont. — Jamestown’s fast start to its Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League season continued Friday night. Behind the combined four-hit pitching of Tait Johnson, Cohen Harris and Chase Beran, the Tarp Skunks edged Niagara 2-1 before 205 fans. Blake Herman collected two hits, including a double, and stole a base to lead Jamestown’s offensive attack. Meanwhile, Johnson, the winning pitcher, worked five five innings, surrendered a run and two hits, walked two and struck out two. Harris hurled three shutout innings and Chase Bearn struck out the side in the ninth ...

Olsen shoots 77 on Day 3 of NJCAAs

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CHAUTAUQUA — It was another pristine day at Chautauqua Golf Club on Thursday with round three of the National Junior College Athletic Association Division III Men's and Women's National Championships, hosted by Jamestown Community College. For the women, the Jayhawks’ Cadence Rodgers fought her way into the top 18 through 54 holes with a 98, her best round of the tournament. The leaderboard now features Rock Valley's Amelia Dunseth at the top after shooting a 1-under 71. The team leader is currently the College of DuPage, which has a four-player total of 201 over par. On the ...

8-run fifth lifts Skunks

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NEWARK, N.Y. — An eight-run fifth inning propelled Jamestown to a 10-6 come-from-behind victory over Newark in a Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League contest on Thursday night before 100 fans at Colburn Park. The win, which raised the Tarp Skunks’ record to 4-1, was highlighted by two hits apiece from Blake Herman and Joaquin Rodriguez-Costa (double); a solo home run from James Dixon; and a double and two RBIs from Caleb Jordan. Reliever Santino Musone, one of four Jamestown pitchers, earned his first win of the season, striking out five and allowing three runs in 3 1-3 innings. ...

Jamestown Area Soap Box Derby set for Saturday

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JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The 41st annual Jamestown Area Soap Box Derby will be held Saturday at the John S. Sinatra Track, located outside Russell E. Diethrick Jr. Park. The derby, which will start at 9 a.m., will feature drivers in the Stock, Super Stock and Masters divisions. The winners of each division will qualify for the World Championships in Akron, Ohio, in July. Following are drivers and their sponsors in the Stock Division: Michael Chamberlin (1), Honest John’s; Raegan Sweatman (2), Vincent Racing; Phineas Hasson (3), Wayfinder Moving Company; Parker Ristau (4), Certified ...

Five qualifiers

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Five climbers from Warren County: Lily White, Coleman Miller, Nina Harrington, Eloise Harrington and Elodie Criswell, recently traveled to Indianapolis to compete in the USA Climbing Division 6 Championships. USA Climbing is the national governing body for the sport of competition ...