Today’s forecast: A chance of morning showers with a high near 82
The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers this morning with sunny skies in the afternoon and a high near 82. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: The pitcher plant — Western New York’s carnivorous plant
Nearly everyone is familiar with the Venus flytrap, the famed carnivorous plant of the southeast that snaps shut on insects that might end up within its mouth-like leaves. Many folks…
Obituary published Aug. 17, 2016
Below is a link to the obituary published on Aug. 17, 2016 Anthony Tullio Ciarfella, Jr. — March 15, 1940 – Aug. 15, 2016 Obituaries are published free of charge…
Helicopter shot down in Vietnam ‘lands’ in Tonawanda
TONAWANDA — A group of area Vietnam veterans held a dedication ceremony Wednesday morning for a memorial at Veteran’s Park, new home to an AH-1 Cobra helicopter that was shot…
Richburg man charged with issuing a bad check
PORTVILLE — A 28-year-old Richburg man was charged Tuesday with issuing a bad check. According to New York State Police, Troopers arrested Andrew J. Welk after receiving a complaint from…
Ortt pushes bill to cut ‘red tape’ for businesses
NORTH TONAWANDA — State Sen. Rob Ortt joined local business advocates and employees of Audubon Machinery at the North Tonawanda factory today to push for his proposed Red Tape Reduction…
Anthony Tullio Ciarfella, Jr. — March 15, 1940 – Aug. 15, 2016
Anthony Tullio Ciarfella, Jr., entered into rest on August 15, 2016. Born on March 15, 1940 to Italian immigrants, he was the son of Anthony T. and Maria (Spema) Ciarfella,…
Canisius announces ‘Young Alumni Ticket Plans’
BUFFALO — The Canisius College athletic department is re-launching its young alumni discount ticket program to say thank you to graduates of the last decade. The school is offering a…
PODCAST: The ThinkSoJoe Show for Aug. 17, 2016
Hosts ThinkSoJoE and Muller feature the music of Aggressive Betty, As Summer Dies, Second Trip and more on this episode of the ThinkSoJoe Show.
Canisius’ Tyler named to pre-season All-MAAC Team
BUFFALO — Canisius Volleyball senior outside hitter Katlyn Tyler has been named to the 2016 Preseason All-MAAC Team, the conference office announced Wednesday. Tyler, a native of Pavilion, New York,…