Coast Guard searching for missing boater
HAMBURG — The U.S. Coast Guard is currently searching Lake Erie for a missing fisherman they believe went overboard Tuesday morning. Hamburg Police found an unmanned boat around 1 p.m.…
Community Papers of WNY shuts down
Several weekly newspapers closed their doors at 5 p.m. as Community Papers of WNY has shuttered its business operations. The parent company of Pennysavers in Arcade, Blasdell, Cheektowaga, Cuba/Franklinville, and…
ALERT: Water main breaks throughout Erie County
BUFFALO — The Erie County Water Authority is reporting water main breaks in several communities, including Amherst, Depew, Hamburg, Lackawanna, Lancaster, and West Seneca. Be advised: Water main breaks in…
Happy #716Day — now get out there and celebrate
There’s so much to do throughout Western New York all summer long. But today the celebrations are piled high. It is our name day, after all. Two of the biggest…
Wrong-way driver charged with DWI
BOSTON — A 47-year-old Hamburg man was charged Monday with driving while intoxicated after being pulled over for driving in the wrong direction on the 219. According to Erie County…
State surplus vehicles to be sold
Surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auctions will be held next week in various locations in Western New York. The first local auction will be held Wednesday at the…
‘Farm to Pint’ event to be held today
HAMBURG — From noon to 8 p.m. today, the public is invited to Hamburg Brewing Company to experience the Third Annual “Farm to Pint” event, presented by both HBC and…
Hamburg woman sentenced to 4-8 years for stealing from employer
A 57-year-old Hamburg woman was sentenced to 4-8 years in prison for stealing more than $250,000 from her employer, according to Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Flaherty, Jr.…
Seven suspects indicted in Hamburg drug roundup
Seven people have been indicted on charges of selling and possessing cocaine after four drug investigations by local law enforcement, which included a dozen undercover cocaine purchases by police, according…
‘The American Side’ stars Buffalo, debuts in Buffalo
BUFFALO — A packed house watched with delight as the Western New York-filmed “The American Side” made its big-screen debut Friday night at The North Park Theatre on Hertel Avenue.…