Stolen urn containing remains returned to Town of Pomfret widow
POMFRET – A stolen urn containing the cremated remains of a Town ofn Pomfret man is home again.The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office said the bronze urn, which was taken during a burglary April 3 at...
View ArticleCashier of Town of Batavia beauty store robbed at knifepoint
BATAVIA – A knife-wielding robber held up a Town of Batavia beauty supply store shortly after 9 a.m. Saturday, Genesee County Sheriff’s deputies said.The masked robber targeted Sally Beauty Supply,...
View ArticlePolice, SPCA star in a mooving tale
And you thought the TV weather guys were having a cow about the snow ...Police got an unexpected call amid the snowstorm that struck the region midday Friday when they were alerted to a Jersey calf...
View ArticlePond hockey tournament canceled
The Labatt Blue Pond Hockey Tournament just couldn’t seem to catch a break from the weather.The wet, slushy snow that fell across the region Friday caused major problems for the nine manmade ice rinks...
View ArticleTwo gun owners file suit over new restrictions
The first legal challenge to New York’s recent gun restrictions could be heard in Erie County by April.Two local gun owners have filed an Article 78 petition – essentially a lawsuit against the...
View ArticleStorm causes role reversal for Buffalo Niagara
It wasn’t anything Buffalo Niagara couldn’t handle....The storm that joined with a Noreaster to wreak havoc in New England dumped a good bit of snow on this region Friday – and that’s about it.The...
View ArticleFire causes $200,000 in damage at Louie’s
Firefighters battled a blaze in the ventilation system at Louie’s Hot Dogs on Elmwood Avenue overnight Friday that sent furious flames shooting out the top of the outdoor smokestack.But no one was...
View ArticleVanek playing more, staying red-hot
When you compare ice-time numbers to the previous seven seasons of his NHL career, Thomas Vanek has seen a huge bump in his playing time.When you compare them to the elite forwards in the NHL, Vanek...
View ArticleRoswell Park doctors to see patients in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN – Cancer patients will be able to see physicians and surgeons from Buffalo’s Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Jamestown under a new agreement between Roswell Park and Jamestown Medical...
View ArticleSnowmobile magazine to feature Chautauqua trails
MAYVILLE – The snowmobile trails and winter amenities of Chautauqua County will be featured in an upcoming issue of Snow Goer magazine following the recent visit of David Wells, one of the magazine’s...
View ArticleFalls cops raid three houses, condemn one
NIAGARA FALLS – City narcotics detectives gave a Valentine’s Day present Thursday to three neighborhoods that have weathered drug dealing.Police said they raided three houses in succession after...
View ArticleFormer Wyoming County SPCA official spared jail in criminal case
ATTICA – The former president of the Wyoming County SPCA was granted a conditional discharge Thursday on a tampering charge and ordered to perform 75 hours of community service.Janet Foisett also is...
View ArticleFire heavily damages Niagara County home
PENDLETON – A home in the 5000 block of Mapleton Road was heavily damaged Thursday night, Niagara County sheriff’s deputies reported.Sgt. Gary May, first on scene about 6:30 p.m., reported heavy...
View ArticleOft-injured McGee wonders ‘what if’ as Bills career ends
At the end of Terrence McGee’s second season, he’d made the Pro Bowl as a kick returner and established himself as the left cornerback on the NFL’s second-best defense.McGee’s future with the Buffalo...
View ArticleStafford zeroes in on ending drought
Drew Stafford’s goal is to stay upbeat. So far, it’s the only goal he’s got.Stafford is in the worst slump of his career. The drought has come when the Buffalo Sabres could really use his help. As the...
View ArticleRare Butler family piano to be auctioned by Sotheby’s
An exceedingly rare piano that has been in the possession of a distinguished Buffalo family for more than 70 years is scheduled to be auctioned by Sotheby’s, the famous New York City auction house.The...
View Article13 test positive for hepatitis after insulin pen concerns at Olean hospital
At least 13 people have tested positive for hepatitis, after undergoing screening offered by Olean General Hospital because of the possibility that insulin pens were inadvertently reused, according to...
View ArticleBertha’s Diner on Hertel is a charmer
Bertha’s Diner is not only a classic North Buffalo institution, it’s everything you would want in a diner – fast, friendly service, gentle prices and an assortment of traditional breakfast and lunch...
View ArticleLocal families needed for Irish children’s relief program
Families from around Western New York who are interested in hosting an Irish child for a month this summer are invited to apply to a long-standing local relief program for consideration as host...
View ArticleNorth Tonawanda set to address audit findings
NORTH TONAWANDA – A new state audit pleased city officials with findings they called minor: Fire department fundraisers should be tracked more carefully, and city staff should research the best price...
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