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Salamanca sends off 85 Warriors at 139th commencement

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Salamanca sends off 85 Warriors at 139th commencement

Kellen Quigley

June 27, 2025

SALAMANCA — Before the 85 graduates in the Salamanca High School Class of 2025 received their diplomas Friday night, Class Speaker Danica Teeter remin...

Killer beetle spreads in N.Y., endangering forest

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Killer beetle spreads in N.Y., endangering forest

Aug 01, 2010

SAUGERTIES (AP) — A destructive beetle that has already destroyed millions of ash trees across the country is spreading in eastern New York. Environme...

Every day a snow day at Jackson Hole school

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Every day a snow day at Jackson Hole school

KELSEY DAYTON Jackson Hole News And Guide

Jul 14, 2010

JACKSON, Wyo. (AP) — There is something disconcerting about sliding headfirst on your back down a snowfield, even if it isn't steep and even if the sl...

Coyote-tracking study follows animals around Akron

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Coyote-tracking study follows animals around Akron

Jul 05, 2010

TWINSBURG, Ohio (AP) — Biologists are undertaking a three-year project to track coyotes around the Akron area to learn more about the secretive animal...

DEC Reminds New Yorkers of Upcoming Free Fishing Weekend

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DEC Reminds New Yorkers of Upcoming Free Fishing Weekend

Jun 23, 2010

ALBANY — State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Pete Grannis reminds residents and visitors that Saturday and Sunday have been de...

Minn. plans to use wasp to combat ash borer

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Minn. plans to use wasp to combat ash borer

Jun 15, 2010

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota plans to introduce stingless wasps to help fight the emerald ash borer. The ash borer has been discovered in parts of...

Geocaching, started in Ore., marks 10th anniverary

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Geocaching, started in Ore., marks 10th anniverary

SARAH LEMON Mail Tribune

Jun 15, 2010

MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A decade after the first geocache was stashed outside the Oregon community of Beavercreek, enthusiasts of this high-tech scavenge...

Fly tying’s easy — give it a try

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Fly tying’s easy — give it a try

KEVIN WHEATLEY The State Journal

Jun 15, 2010

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Todd Weeks, a 50-year-old fly fisherman, sits at small mobile worktable, clamps a fishing hook into a vice and winds its shank w...

Migratory fish returning to Rappahannock River

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Migratory fish returning to Rappahannock River

RUSTY DENNEN,The Free-Lance Star

Jun 15, 2010

FREDRICKSBURG, Va. (AP) — When Embrey Dam was breached in February 2004, predictions were that migratory fish--their passage blocked for 150 years--wo...

Calif. delays plan to expand black bear hunting

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Calif. delays plan to expand black bear hunting

SAMANTHA YOUNG Associated Press Writer

Jun 14, 2010

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California wildlife officials on Wednesday delayed taking action on a proposal to expand the hunting of black bears in the s...

Calif. sport salmon fishermen ready their reels

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Calif. sport salmon fishermen ready their reels

JASON DEAREN Associated Press Writer

Jun 14, 2010

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Recreational salmon fishermen will again plunk their lines in the waters off the California coast this year after a two-year brea...

Fighting an oceanic plague, a forkful at a time

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Fighting an oceanic plague, a forkful at a time

DAVID McFADDEN and MARK STEVENSON Associated Press Writers

Jun 14, 2010

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Lionfish. It's what's for dinner. Fighting a losing battle against the invasive, candy-striped aquarium fish that is the ...

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Lizards looking to make turn around after tough stretch

July 1, 2025

SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Lizards are 5-9-1 as of Tuesday. After four losses and two ties, they finally won against the Horseheads Hitmen on Sunday. T...

Steelers make big addition, trade for Jalen Ramsey

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Steelers make big addition, trade for Jalen Ramsey

Connor Jackson

July 1, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers are still making headlines in the offseason. They made a trade with the Dolphins for seven time pro bowl cornerback Jalen Rams...

St. Bonaventure announces Brendan Storrier as men’s lacrosse head coach

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St. Bonaventure announces Brendan Storrier as men’s lacrosse head coach

July 1, 2025

ST. BONAVENTURE — Brendan Storrier has been announced as the new head coach for the St. Bonaventure men's lacrosse team . Storrier arrives in Western ...

Village of Knives Celebration returns July 11 and 12

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Village of Knives Celebration returns July 11 and 12

By DEB EVERTS Press Reporter

July 1, 2025

LITTLE VALLEY — The Cattaraugus County Fairgrounds will be buzzing with activity July 11 and 12 as knife dealers and collectors across North America a...

Owen Wright wins Penn-York opener at Elkdale

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Owen Wright wins Penn-York opener at Elkdale

Connor Jackson

July 1, 2025

SALAMANCA — The 56th Penn-York golf season kicked off at Elkdale Country Club Monday with a wonderful summer day for scoring. Longtime Penn-Yorker, Ow...

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Salamanca Garden Club to meet July 14

July 1, 2025

SALAMANCA — The Salamanca Garden Club will meet at 2 p.m. Monday, July 14 at the Riverside Chapel, 134 Broad St. Meetings are held in the lower-level ...