Animal lovers across Western New York are encouraged to visit the Pet Connection Programs Inc. booth at the Erie County Fair, Aug. 6-17, and pick up one of the shelter’s popular Doggy Bags or Tabby Totes packed with goodies for your favorite four-legged friend! Pet Connection will once again be located in the Fair’s Bazaar Building.

The Valley Community Association will host their 3rd Annual “Wardstock”, presented by Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino, on Saturday, August 2nd at the Buffalo River Fest Park, located at 249 Ohio Street, Buffalo, NY from 3pm-11pm.

Musical acts Classic Jam (formerly known as The Trolls) and Leon & The Forklifts will headline the neighborhood celebration. Classic Jam is a local band who are celebrating their 50th Anniversary this year.  They played in the ‘60’s and ‘70’s at Bishop Timon High School dances, parish events, and local taverns and have continued to entertain throughout the years in the WNY area.  Leon & The Forklifts play both original music and covering a variety of artists including Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Elvis, Van Morrison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Pink Floyd, Sublime, and more.

MACHIAS, NY- Four people have been arrested in connection with a string of eight church burglaries throughout Cattaraugus and Wyoming counties, State Police said Sunday.

Thomas Archer, 18, Christopher Rose, 18, Danae Chiarilli, 18, and Christopher Boilard, 20, were charged with multiple counts of burglary, conspiracy and possession of burglary tools. The four have also each been charged with grand larceny and criminal mischief.

Investigators say the group took cash, safes, musical instruments and other items of value from the churches.

Additional charges for the four are expected from the Cattaraugus County and Wyoming County Sheriff departments.