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Bills Predicted to Waive Fan-Favorite RB at Final Roster Cuts
Frank Gore Jr. said he was out to “prove people wrong” after going undrafted and signing with the Buffalo Bills early this offseason. The running back, the son of NFL great and former Bills running back Frank Gore, proved himself as a capable NFL running back in the team’s final preseason game on August 24. Gore rushed for 101 yards on 18 carries with a touchdown in the 31-26 loss to the Carolina Panthers, completing a strong stretch in training camp and the preseason.
Buffalo Bills linked to Dallas Cowboys roster bubble defensive player
With the preseason officially over for the Buffalo Bills, the next time Bills Mafia will see the team run out onto the field, it will be for a game that will actually matter. There is just one more true step that has to happen before the Bills start their season, roster cuts. Brandon Beane will need to trim the roster down to 53 active players as well form a practice squad.
Suspicious car incident being investigated, UB Police say
BUFFALO, N.Y. — University at Buffalo Police are reminding students and the community to be cautious after a suspicious incident Friday night. Around 8:50 p.m. on UB's South Campus, two students reported being followed by a vehicle with four men inside. The vehicle was described as a black minivan or crossover hatchback.
Jamestown Woman Arrested After Defecating on Side of Building
A Jamestown woman was arrested after allegedly defecating on the side of a building. On Saturday around 5:00 PM, Jamestown Police officers were dispatched to the area of East 3rd Street near Potters Alley for a woman who had defecated on a building. Officers were directed to the side of the building where they found evidence that 67-year-old Donna Torres had allegedly defecated on the side of the building and left the scene. Officers located Torres a short distance away and took her into custody without incident. Torres was transported to the Jamestown City Jail and charged with 3rd-degree criminal tampering. She was since released with an appearance ticket.
Frank Gore is all smiles after his son leads Bills with 100-yard game, TD
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Frank Gore spent time with five different teams over his 16-year career, including one with the Buffalo Bills back in 2019. So when his son, Frank Gore Jr., signed with Buffalo as an undrafted free agent, there was already a familiarity with where his son would be going.
City of Jamestown Sees Sales Tax Revenue Shortfall for 2nd Quarter
For the second quarter in a row in 2024, the City of Jamestown has had a shortfall in sales tax revenues, though the amount is still close to where it was in 2023. That's according to City Council Finance Committee Chairman Brent Sheldon, who gave an update during this week's council work session. Sheldon told panel members that the city had received more than $2.1 million for April through June of this year...
Bills urged to cut ties with veteran linebacker before Week 1
It is the last preseason game for the Buffalo Bills and we are four quarters away from getting past what feels like the longest part of the lead up to the regular season. It doesn’t matter if the Bills win or lose this game. All that matters is that they leave this game as healthy as possible. The last two weeks, the roster has taken a big hit with the injury bug.
Man Dies After Collins Motorcycle Crash
A motorcycle crash in the Town of Collins has claimed a life. State Police on patrol saw a motorcycle off Zoar Valley Road near Otto Road shortly before 12:30 PM Saturday and determined that the motorcycle was traveling east on Zoar Valley Road when it lost control after running over gravel and ultimately struck a ditch. Troopers say this caused the operator, 68-year-old Mark Burkholder of Amherst, to be thrown from the motorcycle. Troopers applied live-saving measures on scene and were later assisted by Gowanda EMS for his head and neck injuries. Burkholder was transported to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital in Springville, but was ultimately pronounced dead. His body was transported to the Erie County Medical Examiner's Office for a pending autopsy.
Local Gardens Recognized in NCCF's 5th Annual Bloom Project
A total of 135 area homeowners were recognized in the 5th annual Bloom Garden Recognition Project by the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation this summer. NCCF teamed up with dedicated community volunteers from Cassadaga, Forestville, Lily Dale and Silver Creek on the project that celebrates the passion and commitment of residents who enhance the beauty and vibrancy of the northern Chautauqua region through their gardens and landscaping efforts. Open to all communities in northern Chautauqua County, Bloom continues to foster a sense of pride and community spirit.
Pa. firefighters return home after battling Bulldog Fire in Idaho
HARRISBURG, Pa. — After being away from home for nearly three weeks, 20 wildland firefighters are finally back in Pennsylvania. “When you’re away for 20 days and you haven’t seen your family in so long, I think everyone is excited to be back," said Troy Stimaker, a crew boss for the Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).
DiNapoli Audit Critical of Falconer Central School District's Budgeting Practices
A state audit has found that the Falconer Central School District did not properly manage its fund balance and reserves from July 2020 through April 2024. New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli says the audit found that Falconer School Board and district officials failed to implement corrective action despite audits from 2009 and 2016 that identified similar deficiencies. According to DiNapoli, district officials' budgeting practices resulted in the district levying more real property taxes than needed, a significant accumulation of surplus fund balance in excess of the statutory limit and missed opportunities to lower real property taxes.
Clarence Center Fire Dept. Labor Day Fair and Parade- August 30 to September 2, 2024- Clarence, NY
Clarence Center Fire Dept. Labor Day Fair and Parade– August 30 to September 2, 2024 .Features midway, beer tent,live music, craft fair, demolition derby and fireworks. Plus chowder, chciekn BBA, Ribs (friday), Italian sausage, dogs, burgers. Nerds Gone Wild, Hit N’ Run, Wasted Whisky, Christian Kramer. 5PM-• Midway...
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