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🌱 Why Orchard Park fire leaders say volunteer shortages are now ā€œheartbreakingā€

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. ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Orchard Park fire leaders say volunteer shortages are now ā€œheartbreakingā€
  • How four overlooked Bills became stars during Josh Allen’s era

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • 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.

šŸ“° News we're reading

• 'It's heartbreaking': Fire leaders push for volunteer firefighter stipends amid shortage (wkbw.com) — 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 Park’s 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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• Four of Best Late-Round Draft Steals in Buffalo Bills' History Played With Josh Allen (localsyr.com) — 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 Benford’s 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.
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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 back… (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.

šŸ—ž 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)

Ok Orchard Park! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Orchard Park

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Orchard Park

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.