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Akron country singer has a dream come true
It took 30 years, but country western entertainer Craig Wilkins of Akron finally made it to the "big stage" at the "Super Bowl of Country Music." An opening act for Loretta Lynn, Wilkins sang a popular song of ...
Sizzling celebrations all over the world
Stephen 'Cat' Coore of Third World. - File M y dears, it was easily one of the hottest birthday celebrations of the season, and when we say hot, we do mean sizzling! And, after all, what else could one expect ...
Corfu man faces felony drunk driving charge
A Corfu man with a previous drunk driving conviction was arrested early this morning when, police said, he was driving while intoxicated in the town of Clarence.
Corfu man faces felony drunk driving charge
A Corfu man with a previous drunk driving conviction was arrested early this morning when, police said, he was driving while intoxicated in the town of Clarence.
Mother with tot accused of impaired driving
A 26-year-old Corfu woman was charged Sunday with driving while her ability was impaired by drugs with her 3-year-old child in the car, Genesee County sheriff's deputies said.
Man, 21, throws another to ground, drives into residence, cops say
June 23, 2008 A Genesee County man accused of driving into a mobile home in the Town of Batavia last night is facing several charges.
The Akron Village Board on Monday increased sewer rates following a hearing at which no one from the public spoke.
Spreading little-known history of Romaniote Jews
Ilias Hadjis volunteers to give tours at the Kehila Kedosha Janina synagogue. On a recent Sunday afternoon, Ilias Hadjis addressed a half-dozen people in the women's section of a lower East Side synagogue.
The beaches are clean in Albania. And they're almost empty
Clear seas, rooms with views, even a lost city to explore. How long till the hordes reach Albania, asks Marcus Tanner Sunday, 15 June 2008 EPA I never meant to go to Albania.
BUMMED out by all the talk about fuel prices and summer travel nightmares? Fact is, cruising remains a bargain.
Akron thefts taper off, but chief says lock cars
Thefts from unlocked cars in Akron have tapered off, Police Chief Richard Lauricella told the Village Board on Monday.
“I need to get the project stabilized. Then money can go into reforesting”
As Carvings for a Cause enters a new phase, Rich Crowe, left, of Ellicottville, and Patrick Del Monte, of Forestville, are turning smaller pieces of wood from the October 2006 storm into bowls, cutting boards, ... via Buffalo News
Fatal car crash linked to medical emergency
State police now believe that a 62- year-old Corfu man who died Thursday in a one-vehicle accident in the Town of Clarence may have suffered some kind of medical emergency that caused the crash. via Buffalo News
Man Dies When Truck Hits Pole in Clarence
State Police say a 62-year-old man who was behind the wheel of a truck that crashed in the Town of Clarence has died. via WGRZ-TV Buffalo
Albania: Adventure tastes better with a glass of wine
“Of all the great classical sites of the Mediterranean, Butrint is the least known, the least frequented and the least spoilt.”
An upmarket holiday in Albania? Even by the extravagant standards of travel industry hype, that sounds like a contradiction in terms. via The Independent
Car crash in Clarence, people without power
The vehicle was crushed and the accident caused considerable damage to a car shop. via WIVB-TV Buffalo
Yancey's Fancy: Local Ched Has Cred
By Christa Glennie Seychew Last year it seemed as though Yancey's Fancy came out of nowhere to take our city by storm. via Br city
Oneonta's Main Street always a busy place
“As late as 1837, the hazing of intoxicated men was often practiced ”
If you stand in front of 125 Main St. in Oneonta today, near the corner of Chestnut and Main, there is plenty of activity to observe. via Daily Star
At the Heart Gallery, child masterpieces
“What I like is, it's not just a snapshot”
A portrait of "Devontae" by photographer Cheryl Gorski is admired by David Tanner, left, and Chase Potter at Burchfield-Penney Art Center. via Buffalo News
Canadice woman dies in car crash
An Ontario County woman was killed in a car accident in Livingston County Thursday evening, according to State Police. via Democrat & Chronicle