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• Erin Moran, Joanie Cunningham in “Happy Days,” dies at 56

  23-04-2017 19:37 via wivb.com
  
  NEW YORK (AP) — Erin Moran, the former child star who played Joanie Cunningham in the sitcoms “Happy Days” and “Joanie Loves Chachi,” has died. She was 56.Moran was found dead Saturday by emergency responders after a dispatcher for the Harrison County, Indiana, sheriff’s department received a 911 call, the department said. The cause of death has not been determined. An autopsy is pending.
  A Burbank, California, native, Moran began acting in TV and movies
  
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• City doubles field fees for adult recreational sports leagues

  23-04-2017 17:50 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- Ken Cosby plays kickball at Delaware Park in the Spring. He’s not happy with the city’s decision to raise league fees from $100 to $200 to use the park.
  “My team members, they’re wondering as to why and what the city in return is giving us,” Cosby told News 4.
  “They don’t fix the diamonds, they don’t chalk the diamonds. They barely cut the lawns,” said Joe Trimper, who plays softball.
  According to the City’s D
  
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• Residents invited to weigh in on Canalside experience

  23-04-2017 16:00 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Canalside’s new management group is looking for input from Western New Yorkers about their Canalside experience.
  Canalside Management Group (CMG) has created the Canalside Community Survey, which can be taken confidentially online at www.CanalsideResearch.com.
  The survey consists of 25 questions, covering topics such as concerts, dining options, water sports, and activities offered. It takes five minutes to complete.
  .“We know there are many asp
  
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• Skydiver killed in accident in Orleans County

  23-04-2017 06:10 via wivb.com
  
  BARRE, N.Y. (WIVB) — A skydiver from Rochester has died after falling into an orchard in Barre.
  It happened at 7:23 p.m. Saturday at Pask Road near Pine Hill.He died at the scene, according to the Orleans County Coroner, Rocky Sidari.
  Two skydivers with the Western New York Sky Diving Club flew out of Pine Hill Airport around 7:00 p.m. for a sport jump.Witnesses told Sheriff’s investigators the other skydiver began searching for the victim after safely landing.Investigators say the v
  
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• Man in custody after SWAT call in Buffalo

  23-04-2017 05:56 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB)- A 35 year old man is in custody after police say he barricaded himself inside a home and was apparently firing shots out of a downstairs window.
  It happened on the first block of Keystone St. at about 2:00 p.m.
  Police say they safely removed six people from an upstairs apartment.
  The man surrendered to police at around 3:30 p.m. and was taken to ECMC to be evaluated.
  He is in police custody.
  Police say no one was injured and charges are pending.
   
  
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• Driver tells police he drank “lots of Jack and Cokes” after crashing truck

  23-04-2017 05:55 via wivb.com
  
  TONAWANDA, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Tonawanda man faces a DWI charge, among others after police say he drove drunk and crashed his pickup truck into a pole on Young Street.
  Tonawanda Police say 28-year-old David Fuhrman fled the scene on foot after the crash. Officers found him a short time later in a backyard off Fremont Street.
  Police say he was bleeding from his face and neck. He was taken to ECMC for treatment for injuries and a blood draw for alcohol.
  On the way to ECMC, Fuhrman told poli
  
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• First responders pack sandbags in Olcott to prepare for rising water

  23-04-2017 05:50 via wivb.com
  
  OLCOTT, N.Y. (WIVB)- It’s was team effort to fill 60,000 sandbags in Olcott on Saturday.
  More than 100 firefighters from Niagara County helped the Olcott Fire Company and other local agencies prepare for rising waters. They worked to reinforce the northern shore.
  “Setting sandbags for the residents, hoping to delay the water and try to keep them in their houses as long as we can,” said Chief Stephen Miller, with the Olcott Fire Company.
  Lake Ontario is higher than it has b
  
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• One person injured in east side shooting

  23-04-2017 05:46 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Buffalo Police are investigating a shooting.
  It happened in the first block of Crossman Avenue at 9:30 p.m. Saturday.
  Buffalo Police say one person was shot and their injuries appear to be non-life threatening.
  No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to call or text the Confidential TIPCALL Line at (716) 847-2255.
  
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• 30 in 30: Offensive lineman Ryan Ramczyk

  23-04-2017 04:55 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – Ryan Ramczyk’s path to NFL Draft scouting boards has been an impressive one. Four years, ago after high school, he decided to stop playing football and remain close to home. He atteneded a division III school in Wisconsin before Paul Chryst and the Badgers scooped him up. Now he is one of the top offensive linemen in this year’s class.
  “I would say every single game I played helped me grow stronger and develop into the player I am today.”
  
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• March for Science draws thousands to protest budget cuts

  23-04-2017 04:38 via wivb.com
  
  BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Medical professionals, scientists, mathematicians and supporters made it clear Saturday, that they will fight to preserve science and its important role in society.
  More than 2,000 people marched from Soldiers Circle to Delaware park. It was just one of 600 ‘March for Science’ rallies worldwide.
  Those that took part in the march say there’s a growing attack on science.
  “I was at the first earth day and the issues are still even more important
  
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