š± Why Orchard Park fire leaders say volunteer shortages are now āheartbreakingā
What's up Orchard Park! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. āļø
In today's newsletter:
- Why Orchard Park fire leaders say volunteer shortages are now āheartbreakingā
- How four overlooked Bills became stars during Josh Allenās era
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? š¤ (Answer below!)
- Friday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.
- Saturday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 40.
- Sunday: Breezy and much colder, with a high of 45 and low of 29 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ 'It's heartbreaking': Fire leaders push for volunteer firefighter stipends amid shortage (wkbw.com) ā Fire chiefs and local leaders met in Orchard Park to push for a state bill allowing modest stipends for volunteer firefighters, amid a 40% statewide drop in volunteers. Orchard Parkās Hillcrest Fire Company now answers about 2,500 calls a year with far fewer people, and officials warn that without incentives, more firehouses could close and response times could worsen. 
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ā¢ Four of Best Late-Round Draft Steals in Buffalo Bills' History Played With Josh Allen (localsyr.com) ā Orchard Park fans will recognize Highmark Stadium in this look at four late-round Buffalo Bills standouts who played during the Josh Allen era, including cornerback Christian Benfordās pick-six against Cincinnati. The story highlights how overlooked draft picks like Benford, Khalil Shakir, Matt Milano, and Kyle Williams became key contributors and fan favorites in Buffalo. Ā Ā Ā
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Energizing Movement & Strength
West Seneca Senior Center , 4620 Seneca St , West Seneca
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Judge Rooth, III - Criminal/Traffic Court 10:00AM
Hamburg, NY Calendar Hamburg, NY 14075
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Seated Mindful Movement & Meditation
West Seneca Senior Center , 4620 Seneca St , West Seneca
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Buffalo Dream Center Food Pantry Site
LaSalle Courts , 110 Blum Ave , Buffalo
4:00 pm -
Stop The Violence Coalition In-Person
Frank E. Merriweather, Jr. Branch , Auditorium , Sloan
4:00 pm -
African Dance Drop-in class with Eric Ansuade from Ghana
Slyboots School of Music , Art & Dance , East Aurora
6:00 pm -
Buffalo String Works SoirƩe
The Caz , 2221 Seneca St , Buffalo
6:00 pm -
NERDS GONE WILD - East Aurora Take Over at Misters Bar and Stage!
Mister's Bar and Lanes , 206 Main St , East Aurora
6:00 pm -
Social Night (Adaptive) APRIL 17th
Hamburg Recreation Department , 200 Prospect Ave , Hamburg
6:30 pm -
Social Night (Adaptive) APRIL 17th - Hamburg, NY 2026
Hamburg Youth Bureau , 4540 Southwestern Blvd , Hamburg
6:30 pm -
Roycroft Inn
Roycroft Inn , 40 S Grove St , East Aurora
7:00 pm -
The Sounds of Spring (Ages 8+ and Adults 18+)
Knox Farm State Park , 437 Buffalo Rd , East Aurora
10:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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š¬ Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- A disabled school bus on I-90 East past William Street has been cleared, but strong delays remain beyond Route 400.
8:12AM on Apr 16: A disabled school bus on I-90 East past William Street in Cheektowaga is blocking the right lane and shoulder, causing delays backā¦ (Nextdoor )
- Hamister Group posted a job opening for Laundry Aide - Orchard Heights in Orchard Park. Apply here.
- McDonald's posted a job opening for Crew Team Member in Orchard Park. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orchard Park here.
š Nearby News
West Seneca
- Tops hosting flurry of Sabres events this Friday (wgrz.com)
- Police warn of increase in break-ins and car thefts tied to unlocked homes and vehicles (wkbw.com)
- Alibaba Kebab celebrates grand opening of fourth location in Western New York (wkbw.com)
Hamburg
- Buffalo State women's lacrosse tops Morrisville on road (buffalonews.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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