The ash trees are decimated, who is next? The maple, cherry, or the oak ?
A warming climate is a emerging disaster to our forests By Andrew Harris, pictured is a victim of oak wilt I write this from what is classified as a Eastern […]
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Alfred State Trap team finishes 10th at Nationals
The trap team finished 10th at the 2024 National Trap Shooting Championships From Alfred State College, The Alfred State Trap team finished 10th at the 2024 National Trap Shooting Championships held in […]
NYS Burn ban in effect until November 30
Governor Hochul provides updates on wildfires, thanks first responders By Andrew Harris A forest floor full of dry leaves and standing fields of goldenrod are making officials nervous about new […]
Trickle rut and no snow on Opening Day
“We’ll be hunting with daytime temperatures in the upper 40’s and 50s” By Oak Duke, Snow on the opening day of deer season seems to be a thing of the […]
Local Photographer Drew Golden: Capturing Action, Memories, and Every Player’s Moment
Meet the eye behind the Golden Lens By Johanna Elattar, photo by Drew Golden Golden Lens Photography, a growing name in local sports photography, captures the highs and lows of […]
The NYSDEC takes the lead on lead
“A small piece of lead the size of a rice grain can poison a bald eagle” By Bob Confer, photo from HuntersforEagleConservation.org by David Brandes Last year, while hiking on […]
NYS Boater Safety Course – November 9, 2024 – Registration OPEN
FREE one day course open all 10 years and older, you must register From the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office Navigation Division will host a FREE […]
NY Landquest For Sale: Off-the-grid cabin is just outside the City of Hornell
Situated on a paved road just outside the City of Hornell is this quiet 3.34 acre lot with an existing cabin. Built in 2012, the 16 x 16 cabin sits […]
Getting ready for Ridgewalk 2024! Local students get a preview of the trails
Jones Memorial Hospital set to host 32nd annual this Sunday October 20 From longtime Ridgewalk volunteer Patricia Childs, Thursday October 17. Dawn dried with beautiful sunshine to greet students from […]
Aurora Borealis; a glimpse of beauty and the beast
“After enjoying the light show, we should also take away a renewed awareness” A COLUMN By Frederick Sinclair People in the Northeast are thrilled at the opportunity to see what […]
Asters, Native Plant of New York
By Carol Sitarski, Master Gardener Volunteer, Cornell Cooperative Extension Allegany County A native plant is a species that naturally occurs in a specific region, evolving with the local climate, soil, […]
NY Landquest For Sale: 85 acres of paradise in Dansville NY
This 85-acre recreational property with camping site and pavilion is located in Dansville NY, Steuben County. Situated in the hills of northern Steuben County is this prime recreational property with […]
In the Outdoors: When the chase is on
Whitetail deer begin breeding season with a lot of running By Oak Duke We call it the pre-rut. And it’s coming right up. The third week of […]
Alfred State archery team competes at 3D National Championships
Adam Winter, Brandon Stanton, and Matt Stungis (L to R) represented Alfred State A trio of Pioneers, Brandon Stanton (Union Springs, NY), Adam Winter (Clifton Park, NY), and Matt Stungis […]
In the Outdoors: New York hunting enters the digital age
The iconic hunting coat with its flapping back tag is now a thing of the past in New York By Oak Duke, Say “Bye-bye.” This hunting season, beginning […]