WWII vet honored on 71st anniversary of war’s end
BUFFALO — As the nation marked the 71st anniversary of the end of World War II on Friday, U.S. Rep Brian Higgins presented United States Navy veteran Leo Andrew Wabick…
Coast Guard urges extra caution to holiday boaters
BUFFALO — With more than 150 emergency cases in Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence Seaway in August, Coast Guard Sector Buffalo is urging those who plan to…
$500 K grant to assist Buffalo students with disabilities
BUFFALO — Congressman Brian Higgins joined representatives from the Parent Network of WNY and Buffalo School District to announce a $500,000 federal grant awarded through the United States Department of…
Jamestown’s Justham was honorary RNC delegate
BEREA, Ohio — Benjamin Justham of Jamestown was among a select group of Baldwin Wallace University students who took full advantage of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Cleveland as…
Western New Yorker turns thrift store art into pop culture masterpieces
EAST ROCHESTER — You’ve probably seen Dave Pollot‘s artwork before. After all, he’s been featured on Mashable, The Chive, Nerdist, Bored Panda, The Daily Mail, Gizmodo, Buzzfeed, and MTV.com. So…
WNY woman documents gender issues with gaming
BATAVIA — In an industry dominated by men, Joan Nobile is a gamer. The ever-growing world of video games creates endless possibilities with characters, story lines and even new worlds…
Clarence brewery seeks online funding
CLARENCE — West Shore Brewing Company is hoping its patrons-to-be can help it open its doors to a 2,300-square-foot microbrewery and taproom on Main Street. The brewery, named after a…
Lake Effect to remain open for the winter
LOCKPORT — Lake Effect Artisan Ice Cream — winners of the All WNY Award for Best Ice Cream Shop — have announced that their flagship Canal Street store will remain…
Transit Drive-In Theatre switching to fall hours
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — Some signs of fall are less welcome than others. Like the Transit Drive-In Theatre going to fall hours beginning next week. According to the theater’s Facebook…
Gas prices going up as Labor Day nears
After dropping or holding steady most of the summer, national gas prices have risen every day for the last two weeks, while local prices have inched forward, as well. The…