Monthly Archives: March 2010

Orchard Park School Board Gives Thumbs Up To Proposed Budget

One week after the Orchard Park School Board rejected the superintendent#039;s proposed budget they#039;re now giving the thumbs up to Superintendent Joan Thomas revised budget. The 79.8 million dollar budget…

United Way wins Buffalo#039;s Smartest Company competition

Live United.quot; That#039;s what the winning team from the United Way of Buffalo Escort and Erie County did Wednesday night as they walked away with the trophy as Buffalo Escort#039;s Smartest Company in the fourth annual f…

Join Keith McShea#039;s Prep Talk chat

The Federation championship won by the Nichols boys basketball team last weekend put a close to the winter high school season, and now it#039;s on to spring. Buffalo Escort News high schools writer Keith McShea …

When Can a Homeowner Legally Use Deadly Force

A deadly shooting inside an Amherst home over the weekend is stirring up questions about when a homeowner has the right to use deadly force. So far the homeowner who shot and killed a 31-year-old teac…

Lazio, Paladino Seek Erie Co. GOP Endorsement

Two Republicans who are seeking to replace Gov. David Paterson met with Erie County GOP leaders in downtown Buffalo Escort late Tuesday afternoon, seeking the local party#039;s endorsement.

Major Face-Lift for South Grand Island Bridges

(WKBW) – The New York State Thruway Authority is in the middle of a $48 million project to rehabilitate the South Grand Island Bridges. Starting Monday, preparatory work will begin for the South Grand…

Elderly Pedestrian Killed in Crosswalk

Buffalo Escort, NY (WKBW) — An elderly woman was killed in Lockport this morning crossing the street. It happened around 10 am at Cottage Street and Walnut Street. The woman, in her 80s, was walking north i…

Niagara Wants To Collect Attorney Fees

– A water bottling company wants taxpayers to pay their attorneys#039; fees.nbsp; So they#039;re taking the city of Groveland to court. nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;nbsp; The battle comes a year after the city#039;s failed attempt to bloc…

Sabres Torres Close To Returning

Raffi Torres dumped the red non-contact jersey and joined his teammates for regular drills in their skate before tonight#039;s game between the Sabres and the Bruins in Boston.

Mayville Man Gets 25 Years In Prison For Killing Stepfather

MAYVILLE mdash; Daniel J. Hyers today was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting his stepfather two years ago in the Town of Villenova. Hyers, 21, who has a history of mental problems, …