Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny with a high near 77
The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high near 77 and a low around 57. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 79…
“Art Alive” contest rewards creativity with cash
The Albright-Knox Art Gallery presents the 20th Annual “Art Alive” contest from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday. Per the AK website, “Participants build their stunning replicas—often called tableaux—using people, props,…
First Friday to feature ‘Faces,’ tunes and brew
This Friday at the Albright Knox is once again First Friday, during which a portion of the gallery and several events are free for all attending, while some other activities…
Coast Guard offers boating safety tips
As boating season around Western New York kicks into full gear, the U.S. Coast Guard is offering safety tips to boaters on the Great Lakes and beyond. According to the…
Ellicottville’s Outdoor Adventure Expo is this weekend
ELLICOTTVILLE — This weekend marks the newest event in the village: The Outdoor Adventure Expo. In a town most widely-known for winter fun, the Outdoor Adventure Expo aims to show…
Pendleton crash victim named
The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office has released the name of the fatal motor vehicle accident at 6421 Campbell Boulevard Tuesday. The 61-year-old man has been identified as Kevin E. Taylor…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: The polyphemus – WNY’s scary moth
This past Sunday, my family and I awoke to find a gigantic moth on the outside of our kitchen window. It was a polyphemus moth, the largest – and the…
Hellenic Festival celebrates 40th year
“Allow yourselves to become Greek for a Day!” urge the organizers of the 40th Annual Buffalo Greek Festival – known to many as the Hellenic Festival. From the festival’s website:…
Niagara County teens charged with burglary
PORTER — A 17-year-old Ransomville boy and his purported 14-year-old accomplice are facing criminal charges after being arrested Wednesday by the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. According to Niagara County Sheriff…