Local Soldier Dies in iraq

The Department of Defense has announced the death of a soldier in Baghdad. Private First Class Patrick May, 22 years old, of Jamestown, N.Y., died Sept. 2 in Baghdad, Iraq, in a non-combat related incident. He had been part of the Division Special Troops Battalion, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), out of Fort Drum, N.Y. The incident is under investigation.

Edwards Backs Out on U-B

John Edwards informed the University at Buffalo yesterday that he will not appear September 26th for a debate with Karl Rove. U-B plans to announce a replacement from the Democratic party to join Rove. Edwards acknowledged last month that he had an affair with video producer Rielle Hunter.

Guilty Plea in Mann Act Case

A former state judge and legislator has admitted to recruiting prostitutes for events sponsored by a national fraternal organization, the Royal Order of Jesters. Seventy-three-year-old Ronald Tills of Hamburg pleaded guilty in federal court to violating the Mann Act, by taking prostitutes in a motor home to conventions in Kentucky and Pennsylvania in 2005 and 2006. He faces at least 21 months in prison. A retired Lockport Police Captain and a former law clerk have already pleaded guilty in the case.

Wilson Woman Missing

An 83-year-old woman from the Town of Wilson is missing. Police say Lucille Schurr last spoke with family members on Wednesday night. Her daughter went to her house Thursday afternoon, and was unable to locate her. Ms Schurr is partially deaf, partially blind and suffers from dementia. She is 5' tall, and weighs about 140lbs. If anyone has any information on her whereabouts, they're asked to contact Niagara County Sheriff's at: 716-438-3393.

Golisano Grants Minority States to Quinn, DiPofi

The Buffalo Sabres have two new minority owners who are well acquainted with the team. Managing Partner Larry Quinn and Chief Operating Officer Dan DiPofi were granted minority stakes by owner Tom Golisano. Golisano says it is all part of the original deal back in 2003 when he bought the team.

Golisano Grants Minority States to Quinn, DiPofi

The Buffalo Sabres have two new minority owners who are well acquainted with the team. Managing Partner Larry Quinn and Chief Operating Officer Dan DiPofi were granted minority stakes by owner Tom Golisano. Golisano says it is all part of the original deal back in 2003 when he bought the team.

Bills Announce NFL Stadium Policy

The Bills announced their official stadium behavior policy today, heading into the season opener against Seattle this Sunday. Chief Operating Officer Russ Brandon says most of it is common sense. The 2008 NFL season kicks off tonight in New Jersey. The Super Bowl champion Giants will host the NFC East rival Redskins at Giants Stadium.