Afternoon News Brief
Written by Tom Tharp on January 17, 2024
The New York State Thruway Authority has announced a new commercial vehicle ban from Exit 46 in Henrietta to the Pennsylvania state line. This new ban follows a similar one days ago during the winter storm that gripped much of Western New York. That ban was lifted Monday morning. The ban also impacts Interstate 190 in both directions until further notice.
Wayne Central School was evacuated Tuesday because of a threatening voicemail according to Superintendent Joe Siracuse. He said that a staff member received the voicemail, which he characterized as vague, on a school phone. He said it warranted the evacuation of the High and Middle Schools. An investigation found no credible threat, and students were able to return to the high school.
The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating its 52nd Annual Awards Ceremony on March 2nd at Batavia Downs Casino. Being honored this year are the Business of the year: Alabama Hotel, Agricultural Business of the year: Offhaus Farm Inc., Special Anniversary: Volunteers for Animals, Special Recognition: Holland Land Office, and Genesean of the Year goes to Michelle Gillard. Tickets are $60.00 per person, or a table of 8 for $440.00. The evening begins at 5 p.m. with Hors Oeuvres, Entrée Tables & Cash Bar (no formal sit-down dinner is to be served). The Award Program starts at 7 p.m. where dessert and coffee will be served.
When fans saw Bills star linebacker Terrel Bernard get carted off the field in the team’s wild-card win over the Steelers, it looked like he was done for the season. Instead, it appears to just be an ankle sprain, and he’s now listed as day-to-day. He’s just one of several Bills players currently nursing an injury ahead of Sunday’s divisional round showdown against the Chiefs. There’s currently eight players, not including Bernard, listed as day-to-day going into the week: Cornerback Rasul Douglas, Cornerback Taron Johnson, Cornerback Christian Benford, Wide receiver Gabe Davis, Safety Taylor Rapp, Linebacker Tyrel Dodson, Linebacker Baylon Spector, and Punter Sam Martin. Douglas, David, Rapp and Dodson all missed the matchup against Pittsburgh, but the others on the list were all hurt during the team’s win.
Singer, songwriter and producer Lionel Richie announced the extension of his “Sing A Song All Night Long” tour which includes a stop at Buffalo’s KeyBank Center on June 15. Richie will be joined by special guests Earth, Wind & Fire. Tickets will be available starting with artist presales beginning on Wednesday at 10 a.m. A KeyBank Center presale will be held Thursday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The general on-sale will begin on Friday at 10 a.m. on the Ticketmaster website.