Olean man charged with pot possession
PORTVILLE — An 18-year-old Olean man was charged Wednesday with unlawful possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on ST-417. According to New York State Police, Jason W Whitehead Jr.,…
Buffalo women charged with shoplifting
CLARENCE — Two Buffalo woman were charged Friday with petit larceny, accusing of stealing items from Walmart. According to New York State Police, 18-year-old Lanesha Thomas and 25-year-old Jocelyn Carson…
Amherst PD looking for person of interest in theft case
AMHERST — The Amherst Police are looking a person of interest regarding a theft from a Sheridan Drive store this past month. Pictured in the security footage is a black…
Red Wings begin nine-game homestand on Thursday
ROCHESTER — The Red Wings will return from the All-Star break to open a huge nine-game homestand on Thursday — the longest homestand of the season. The big homecoming includes…
State ducks charities, Ortt offers solution
ALBANY — Several area charity duck races planned for the summer had to be canceled because the state told them they were running afoul of the law. The state considered…
Today’s forecast: Mostly cloudy with a high near 87
The National Weather Service calls for mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 87 and a 20 percent chance of rain this afternoon. Tonight will be partly cloudy with…
LEFFLER: Pokemon is the game America needed
I don’t want to say that a video game could save America … but a video game could save America.OK, maybe I exaggerate, but only slightly. Bear with me here.…
Barker Chocolate Box to close
LOCKPORT — Barker Chocolate Box and Emma Rose’s Tea Parlor in the Historic Post Office building on East Avenue is closing. An email from the store says that the store…
TODAY IN HISTORY: Raid on Black Rock
Editor’s note: This is the first in what will be an ongoing series offering some back story on historical signs in Western New York. BUFFALO — The Raid on Black…
Clarence crash ends with DWI charges
CLARENCE — A 52-year-old Clarence man was charged Saturday with driving while intoxicated following a crash on Goodrich Road. According to New York State Police, Troopers responded to a report…