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Portville's Cole Keesler comes up with a clutch hit, driving in the game-winning run as the Panthers' take down CSP in the Section VI Class C quarterfinals. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

Portville denies CSP’s comeback with seventh-frame standoff, advance to Sectional semifinals

May 27, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com CLYMER, NY – In their first taste of playoff action, the Portville baseball team was up against a wall. After watching their 3-0 evaporate, the

The Black Hills National Forest in South Dakota spans more than 1.25 million acres and contains the state’s tallest mountain: Black Elk Peak, coming in at 7,244 feet. | Photo by Hunter O. Lyle

A birthday in the Black Hills

May 27, 2025

By HUNTER O. LYLE lyleoleanstar@gmail.com RAPID CITY, SD – Sunday began at 4 a.m. Waking up before the crack of dawn, I slowly wiped the sleep from my eyes as

Frair finishes strong at State meet

May 26, 2025

SHIPPENSBURG, PA — Senior Brayden Frair closed out a tremendous career as an Owl at the Pennsylvania State Track and Field Meet with fine performances in the 800 meters and

Master Gardener Help Line open Tuesdays for plant help

May 26, 2025

ELLICOTTVILLE — Master Gardener volunteers at Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cattaraugus County are ready to help residents with gardening questions, identification and other plant issues. The Master Gardener volunteers will answer

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TUESDAY ROUNDUP: Bradford starts homestand with loss to Beavers; Portville’s DeFazio, Carter combine for 40 points in loss

January 28, 2026

BRADFORD, PA — Starting their three-game home stretch with a rematch against the Beavers, the Bradford boy’s basketball team were unable to earn redemption, falling to DuBois 61-50 as they