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Consigli commits to Canisius

Consigli commits to Canisius

Peyton Consigli didn’t have to look very far to continue to pursue his dream. The 17-year-old Pelham resident recently committed to Canisius College, in Buffalo, to pitch for the Golden Griffins in 2021. Consigli, who attends St.
Panthers counting on veteran forward

Panthers counting on veteran forward

Jonah Devereaux is hoping he has finally found a home. The 19-year-old Fort Erie native suited up for three teams in two leagues the last three years until arriving in Pelham late last season.
Panthers prepared to play in empty arena

Panthers prepared to play in empty arena

Fans or no fans, the Pelham Panthers are prepared to play this season.
IceDogs’ home away from home

IceDogs’ home away from home

About four year ago, Chris Hawthorn and his wife Bryony were sitting outside relaxing when Bryony dropped a bomb.
High school sports still on hold

High school sports still on hold

High school athletes won’t be chasing provincial championships anytime soon.
Pickleball tournament brings residents together—safely

Pickleball tournament brings residents together—safely

On a cool fall morning, some 20 players gathered at the Fenwick Lions Club for a pickleball tournament. By 8 AM, the first round was already well underway.
Lookout juniors sweep boys player of year honours

Lookout juniors sweep boys player of year honours

Big day for Martel brothers at Beechwood A second-place finish at Beechwood last Monday helped Matthew Martel sew-up under-19 boys player of the year honours on the Niagara Junior Golf Tour.
FIRST PERSON: In remembrance of Julianne

FIRST PERSON: In remembrance of Julianne

Accomplished athlete inspired so many W hen I heard of the recent passing of Julianne Miszk, I was overwhelmed with a sense of sadness, thinking of all the trials and tribulations Julianne faced in the 22 years she graced us with her presence.
Bennett tops Ontario amateur qualifier

Bennett tops Ontario amateur qualifier

Twenty Valley golfer second at Grand Niagara N iagara’s top finisher at the recent Ontario men’s amateur golf qualifier at Grand Niagara might become a godsend to the event’s first alternate.
Merrittville Speedway (partly) opens gates

Merrittville Speedway (partly) opens gates

After pandemic shutdown, drivers back behind the wheel, fans back in the stands M errittville Speedway is gradually putting COVID-19 in the rear view mirror for Saturday night dirt track racing.