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Men Get Breast Cancer Too: Remembering Erie County Sheriff’s Deputy Jamie Roche
October 1 is right around the corner, marking the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For many people, the pink ribbon immediately brings women…
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Community Rallies Around Family Following Sudden Loss of 16-Year-Old Koda Keira Beckstrom
A local family is facing an unimaginable loss following the sudden passing of 16-year-old Koda Keira Beckstrom on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Koda Keira’s…
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📰 ERIE COUNTY BLOTTER: LATE EDITION WEEKLY HEADLINES
SEPTEMBER 28 – OCTOBER 4, 2026 First, I owe everyone an apology for getting our Weekly Headlines out later than usual. This past week,…
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🔥 CLARENCE: GARAGE FIRE EXTENDS INTO HOME, $350,000 IN DAMAGE
CLARENCE, NY — Firefighters responded Saturday morning, October 3, to an attached garage fire on Shimerville Road in Clarence. The incident was reported at…
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Police Chase Ends in Lake Erie
Prepared By: Sgt J. Villafrank Type of Investigation: Pursuit Date and Time:10/02/2026 at 06:47 Hours Location:Town of Westfield Subject(s): Lutheter Younger 52, F, Rochester • Charge(s): Leaving the…
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Attached Garage Fire Causes Estimated $300,000 in Damage in Amherst
AMHERST, NY — Multiple fire companies responded to a significant attached garage fire on Wood Acres Drive in the Town of Amherst Wednesday night,…
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Crime Stoppers WNY Offers Up to $7,500 Reward in 2023 Buffalo Homicide
BUFFALO, NY — Crime Stoppers WNY is continuing to seek information regarding the homicide of Tony Curtis Jones, who was killed on September 22,…
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💜 In Loving Memory of Keira “Koda” Cheryl Beckstrom 💜
💜 IN LOVING MEMORY OF KODA 💜 Keira “Koda” Cheryl BeckstromMay 3, 2010 – September 23, 2026Forever 16 As our community continues to remember…
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🐾 ANOTHER CAT RESCUE, ANOTHER LIFE SAVED! 🐾
Since our last rescue post from Lockport, we have honestly been overwhelmed with calls and messages asking for help. I am incredibly thankful that…
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ANOTHER MONTH DOWN — AND OVER 4 MILLION VIEWS
🍂 ANOTHER MONTH DOWN — AND OVER 4 MILLION VIEWS! 🐾💚 Another month is officially in the books! First, I want to say THANK…
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⚠️ IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE FROM ERIE COUNTY BLOTTER ⚠️
I’m sorry that I have had to keep certain things quiet lately, but there are times when I need to protect myself, protect others,…
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Cheektowaga Police Dept. Weekly Patrol Briefings, September 21–27, 2026
September 21–27, 2026.. CHEEKTOWAGA, NY — Cheektowaga Police handled 1,252 documented complaints and calls for service during the seven-day period covered by the department’s…
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Erie County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Blotter: September 19–25, 2026
ERIE COUNTY, NY — The Erie County Sheriff’s Office handled 2,316 complaints across its patrol districts during the reporting period of September 19 through…
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Crime Stoppers Offers Up to $7,500 Reward in Buffalo Homicide Investigation
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Crime Stoppers WNY is offering a reward of up to $7,500 for information that could help identify and apprehend the person…
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