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Sports Columns

Addressing the ‘Why’ of being a fisherman

Often asked but rarely truly answered, the question “why” seeks to understand the motivations for our actions. Why this? Why that? Deep questions, when you stop and ponder them. The answers might come quickly, but do they really tell the back story? So why, you might ask, does Jack ...

A lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving

Regardless of our personal circumstances, most of us have many good reasons to be grateful this Thanksgiving season for the wonderful people and happy circumstances in our lives. While we may occasionally grumble and sometimes wonder whether we’ve made all the right decisions, we mostly ...

Riffle brings passion to angling business

Ask Mike Riffle about his retirement project and be prepared for a thorough recap of his 40 years of bass tournament experience and all manner of other influential moments in his life. Riffle is the epitome of the passionate angler with exuberance that spills over into operation of his 330 ...

New store provides resource for local anglers

Competition for local anglers’ dollars will increase later this month when the iconic Bass Pro Shops brand opens a new store in Niles’ Eastwood Mall complex. To be known as Bass Pro Shops Outpost, the new store will sell top name-brand fishing equipment, along with Bass Pro Shops Johnny ...

Mahoning continues postseason successes

Friday night lights will continue to shine down on Mahoning County tonight when the Ohio High School Athletic Association football tournament kicks off its second week of play. The regional quarterfinal slate includes a trio of games involving a pair of Mahoning County schools. In Division ...

Blaney provides local tie to NASCAR championship

As we go into the final NASCAR race to crown a champion isn’t it great to have a driver with local roots vying for the championship? Ryan Blaney calls High Point, N.C., home, but he was born in Warren. For many years we have had so many great local drivers, but only two have made it to the ...