Knife assault at motel leads to arrest
A 43-year-old resident of an Orchard Park motel was arrested Saturday night for trying to attack another resident with a knife, town police reported.Scott D. Cidell was charged with felony... Read More
View ArticleVandalism causes thousands in damage at two golf courses
A 23-year-old Elma man was charged with criminal mischief after Orchard Park police responded to a report of someone off-roading at the Harvest Hill Golf Course on Transit Road early Saturday.... Read...
View ArticleErie County’s chief medical examiner finds purpose in solving the...
Dr. Tara Mahar approached the dead body while wearing one of her favorite caps – the one with frogs on it.Before she performed the autopsy, she paused. The dead woman wore pajamas with frogs ... Read...
View ArticleBrawl breaks out at Orchard Park wedding
Seven different police agencies were called to help break up a brawl that broke out at a country club wedding reception Saturday night that had family members screaming that they hated each other......
View ArticleCatholic school closings mean a big adjustment for hundreds of children
Sophia Fuller had a happy outing last week, meeting up at the playground with a couple of friends from her old school. The little girls played, laughed, hugged.For an hour that evening, things were...
View ArticleRenovated stadium earns high praise in home opener
The $130 million in renovations at Ralph Wilson Stadium debuted Sunday to a sunny, blue-sky day, a 29-10 “fish-squish” defeat and so many changes – more room to walk, more... Read More
View ArticleOrchard Park wedding reception ends with brawl
Seven different police agencies were called to help break up a brawl that broke out at a country club wedding reception Saturday night that had family members screaming that they hated each other......
View ArticlePolice busy before, during and after Bills game
A series of automobile break-ins, hit-and-run accidents involving alcohol and drunken fans kept police busy before, during and after the Buffalo Bills home opener Sunday in Orchard Park,... Read More
View ArticleDinner-dance to benefit Federation for the Blind
The National Federation of the Blind scholarship program will benefit as the organization holds a dinner-dance Oct. 3 in the Holiday Inn Buffalo Airport, 4660 Genesee St., Cheektowaga.Tickets are......
View ArticleChrist the King Seminary sets annual dinner
The pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Swormville and an East Aurora couple who are devoted volunteers will be honored Oct. 2 as Christ the King Seminary hosts its annual Cure of Arts... Read More
View ArticleStandoff in Town of Boston ends peacefully
A man who barricaded himself in his home on Eckhardt Road in the Town Boston Monday morning was taken into custody without incident shortly before 2 p.m. after state police convinced him to leave......
View ArticleTown of Boston standoff resolved peacefully
A 30-year-old Town of Boston man was taken to the Erie County Medical Center for a mental evaluation after he surrendered peacefully Monday mornng to a New York State Police negotiator after an......
View ArticleHamburg man arrested on felony child pornography charges
A 39-year-old Hamburg man faces court proceedings later this week as a result of his arrest Saturday on child porn charges. Joshua A. Haskell of East Eden Road was arrested by State Police on two......
View ArticleErie County Legislature plans elder abuse forums
Beginning today and running through Oct. 10 the Erie County Legislature will hold forums with the Erie County Council Against Elder Abuse about elder abuse problems and outreach efforts. From 9...
View ArticleLong Avenue in Hamburg to get new water line
A section of the water line on Long Avenue in the Village of Hamburg will be replaced by Fairway Construction of Orchard Park.Most of the $136,000 cost will come from federal Community Development......
View ArticleWedding reception brawl spotlights alcohol use
Those who are in the wedding reception and hospitality business say the rowdy reception Saturday night at the Orchard Park Country Club stands as a cautionary tale for future brides and grooms.......
View ArticleAfter a long-suffering silence, a domestic-violence reckoning
First, they would argue. His angry words would turn into punches and kicks. He’d beat her and make threats of more violence to come.Then, he’d apologize profusely, swearing that he... Read More
View ArticleLackawanna council approves solar energy production at old Bethlehem Steel...
The Lackawanna City Council Monday night approved solar energy production at the former Bethlehem Steel plant site upon the issuance of a special permit. The action is expected to clear the way for...
View ArticleSpringville board to discuss streetscape improvements
The Springville Village Board plans to discuss streetscape improvements in the upcoming months. Village Board members began viewing conceptual plans for Buffalo, Franklin and Mechanic streets... Read...
View ArticleHigh hopes for new garden: creating domestic violence awareness and peace
A new garden and a stone wall along the Niagara River to honor women caught in violent relationships made the brother of the late Jackie Wisniewski tear up thinking about how his sister was shot to...
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