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Let's get proper retro: AFL needs to turn back the clock on all the unnecessary rule changes - even for just a week
AFL fans don’t always agree on everything; in fact, they rarely agree on anything if we’re completely honest. But one thing I’m very confident we can all high-five on is the celebration of our history that is Retro Round. Everyone loves thinking back to the 70s, 80s, 90s or whatever their particular footy-watching golden era happened to be. They love the nostalgia of the old playing strips and the anticipation of which one, legendary or lairy, they’ll wear this year.
Education Matters…
To the Patrons of Littlefield ISD: Happy Fall! Congratulations to Teresa Mitchell for being chosen as the KLBK Teacher of the Week. Teresa teaches 4th grade. LISD is proud of you! We have completed our first six weeks of school! It seems like yesterday that we were meeting and greeting students for the first day of school.
Cognitive diversity: get the best out of your team.
By Mike Read, executive leadership coach and Founder of management consultancy Pigs Can Fly Too. *** If I knew then what I know now. When I say ‘then’, I mean as an advertising executive, dating back to the mid-90s through to early noughties. And when I say, ‘knew what I know now’, I mean a whole bunch of things relating to leadership, both internally and in relation to clients.
Education Matters!
To the Patrons of Littlefield ISD: Happy Labor Day! I trust your holiday will be filled with time to share with family and friends. This is a reminder that we will be out of school on Monday, September 4 and will return on Tuesday at regular time. Be safe and enjoy your time! Homecoming 2023 is here! With that being said, there will be numerous activities at our campuses throughout the week. I encourage to look at our school website for the most up to date list.
Supt. Mike Read gives update on New High School construction
Body I trust your summer is going well! It is hard to believe we are less than three weeks away from the start of another school year. We will be having our preregistration on Tuesday, August 1 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Wildcat Gymnasium. I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to get your child(ren) enrolled for the 20232024 school year. If you have any questions, please contact your building principal for specific details, etc. School officially starts on Monday, August 14.
Bond Election set for May 7, 2022
We are down to 33 days of school this year! There are lots of activities on the horizon as we prepare to finish the 21-22 school year out on a positive note. Our students in grades 3-11 will begin STAAR testing in April and May in the following subjects: English, Math, History and Science. Please visit with your child(ren) about the importance of testing and giving their BEST effort on each of these exams.
WATCH: Man flies over Orchard Park, draws Bills logo in the air
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — If this doesn't scream "Let's Go Buffalo," nothing else will. It appears a man who owns a private aircraft took off Friday morning around 11 a.m. from the Buffalo-Lancaster Regional Airport and went on a joyride over Orchard Park and drew a Buffalo Bills logo in the air over Bills Stadium and surrounding areas.
Zamboni catches fire in Rochester; video goes viral on social media
Russ Bitely also shared out a picture of the incident with the caption, "NBD. Just 2020 being 2020. ROCHESTER, N.Y. — A zamboni that caught on fire in Rochester is going viral on social media. A video posted to Twitter late Wednesday night of a zambino on fire, still riding on the ice, has over 700,000 views as of Thursday afternoon. Russ Bitely, who captured the moment and posted it to social media, gave WGRZ permission to share the video and picture he took. You can watch Russ' video below.
Fans in the stands? Bills say they observed how Miami executed their plan
Bills When asked about a potential stadium reopening, the team said, "We observed how they executed yesterday." The team would not answer any further questions Author: Mike Read Published: 11:27 AM EDT September 21, 2020 Updated: 11:27 AM EDT September 21, 2020 ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Back in August, the Buffalo Bills announced there will be no fans in the stands for the first two home games of the 2020 season due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Country-pop artist Kane Brown concert to be screened at Transit Drive-In
LOCKPORT, N.Y. — To wrap up the summer here in Western New York, another concert will be screened at the Transit Drive-In. Country-pop singer Kane Brown will perform virtually at the drive-in on Saturday, September 26. Similarly to the recent drive-in concerts held by Garth Brooks and Blake Shelton, this concert will be presented by Encore and filmed exclusively for a drive-in audience. Tickets for the event will go on sale Thursday, September 10 and admission to the show is $76 per vehicle.
Bills advance to final round of FOX Sports 'Best Fan Base in NFL' poll
This year, BillsMafia is up against fans from the New Orleans Saints for the "Best Fan Base in the NFL" title. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Western New Yorkers don't need a poll to know that BillsMafia is the best fan base in the NFL, but bragging rights would be nice. For the second year in a row, the Buffalo Bills fans have advanced to the final round of FOX on NFL's "Best Fan Bases in the NFL" poll. This year, BillsMafia is up against fans from the New Orleans Saints for the "Best Fan Base in the NFL" title.
Bartstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy 'very serious' about buying naming rights to Bills Stadium
Barstool Sports founder and president, Dave Portnoy, says the company is "very serious about buying the naming rights of the Buffalo Bills stadium" ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — Barstool Sports Stadium? That could be a possibility. After it was announced by the Buffalo Bills Thursday morning that the team has named the stadium "Bills Stadium", one popular social media influencer took to Twitter to give feedback.
MLB Commissioner in Buffalo to see Sahlen Field
A spokesperson for the Blue Jays tells 2 On Your Side that the commissioner is visiting Buffalo today for a few hours and that he will be here to see Sahlen Field. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Ahead of the Toronto Blue Jays double-header against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday in Buffalo, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is visiting Sahlen Field. A spokesperson for the Blue Jays tells 2 On Your Side the commissioner is visiting Buffalo today for a few hours and that he will be here to see Sahlen Field.
NFL possibly looking to have fans in stadium this season in Orchard Park
The NFL sent out a survey to some Bills season ticket holders asking them a wide-range of questions. ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — It looks like the National Football League is exploring the possibility of allowing fans into the Orchard Park stadium this season.
YMCA Turkey Trot to go virtual this year
The YMCA Buffalo Niagara announced Friday morning that the 125th annual Turkey Trot will happen virtually this year. BUFFALO, N.Y. — Yes, there will be a Turkey Trot this year, but it will be different. The YMCA Buffalo Niagara announced Friday morning that the 125th annual Turkey Trot will happen virtually this year, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Online registration will open at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2020.
Grab N Go Carnival food event coming to Eastern Hills Mall this weekend
The event will feature carnival food favorites including fried dough, funnel cakes, corn dogs, cotton candy, sno-cones and more. WILLIAMSVILLE, N.Y. — With many fairs and carnivals cancelled this year, Hammerl Amusements is finding a way to bring the carnival food to you in a safe, fun way. The family-owned and operated carnival announced that they will be hosting a Grab N Go Carnival Food Event at the Eastern Hills Mall.
Pop-up drive-in rolls into North Buffalo
A new alternative pop-up cinema experience will have their first showing this weekend. BUFFALO, N.Y. — With movie theatres still closed due to COVID-19, the demand for drive-in movies and theatrical production is high. A new alternative pop-up cinema experience will have their first showing this weekend. Dark Alley Drive-In will kick-off their screenings with “Purple Rain.” The screening is located at 1001 Hertel Avenue in North Buffalo.
Police: Chautauqua County man arrested for multiple charges following night of ruckus
Joseph I. Chadwick, 19, is facing multiple charges following a night of ruckus in the Town of Cherry Creek. JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — New York State Police say a night of ruckus lead to a Chautauqua County man being arrested Tuesday and is faced with multiple charges. Troopers were dispatched to a domestic dispute in the Town of Cherry Creek around 9 p.m. on Sunday with what started as a verbal altercation with family members, turned physical quickly. Authorities say Joseph I.
Take part in Erie County, Albright-Knox’s Park Art Challenge
To take part in the challenge and share your photo, you must use the hashtag: “#ErieCountyParkArt.” BUFFALO, N.Y. — Are you looking for a fun, interactive activity to get you out of the house and into some local parks? Erie County and Albright-Knox have teamed up for a 'Parks Art Challenge.' The art museum took to Twitter to share their first challenge: try to find a bridge or cave in a park throughout Erie County and take a picture of it.
Liquor-infused ice cream and other frozen desserts coming to NYS
Gov. Cuomo signed legislation Monday that will allow for the manufacture and sale of ice cream and other frozen desserts to be made with liquor. ALBANY, N.Y. — Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation Monday that will allow for the manufacture and sale of ice cream and other frozen desserts to be made with liquor. In July 2018, Governor Cuomo signed a bill allowing for the sale of beer and hard cider ice cream.
Report: Bills sign former Jets G Brian Winters
bills This signing comes after it was announced that Bills starting right guard Jon Feliciano is out indefinitely after having surgery to repair a torn pectoral muscle. Author: Mike Read Published: 5:30 PM EDT August 3, 2020 Updated: 5:30 PM EDT August 3, 2020 BUFFALO, N.Y. — According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Buffalo Bills have signed right guard Brian Winters after he was released by the Jets on Sunday.
Burchfield Penny Art Center to re-open this week
local The museum announced Monday they will re-open for members only on August 7 – August 9 and will re-open to the general public August 14 – August 16. Author: Mike Read Published: 10:10 AM EDT August 3, 2020 Updated: 10:10 AM EDT August 3, 2020 BUFFALO, N.Y. — After being closed for the past five months, the Burchfield Penny Art Center will re-open this weekend.
Grand Island residents demand public hearings; plans protest before Amazon vote
The Grand Island Town Board will be voting Monday night about when to hold a public meeting regarding the project. GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — The Coalition for Responsible Economic Development for Grand Island will be holding a peaceful protest Monday in response to proposal to build a 3.8 million square foot Amazon warehouse on the Island.
Munro adds 5-year pump station warranty with Hunter
Golf course managers and superintendents face quite a few challenges while maintaining golf courses. It’s safe to say that the lush, beautiful playing surfaces that we enjoy on golf courses don’t just happen. But you already knew that. We know it takes hard work, dedication and patience to ensure that our golf courses look fantastic during the season.
Boundless Plains: Asylum Seekers in Indonesia
This campaign started on Nov 10 and will close on December 20, 2014 (11:59pm PT). This campaign will receive all funds raised even if it does not reach its goal.
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