🌱 Buffalo PD K9 Fundraiser + Teen Indicted In McKinley Shooting

Buffalo NY

04 March, 2022

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Happy Saturday, neighbors! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. First, today's weather: Cloudy, a sprinkle; milder. High: 49 Low: 46. 🏡 Are you a local real estate agent? Let us help you generate leads, build your brand in Buffalo and stand apart from the competition. Click here to learn more. Here are the top 3 stories in Buffalo today: City Creatures Animal Hospital is hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Buffalo Police Department's K9 unit. The second annual Blue Line for Buffalo event will feature a hockey game between the city's police and fire departments. The event, which will take place March 18 at the LECOM Harborcenter, will also include a silent auction, basket raffles, and meet and greets with the department's K9s and handlers. (WGRZ.com)A teenager who was allegedly involved in the shooting of a security officer at McKinley High School was indicted on Friday morning. The teen is one of two 17-year-old suspects prosecutors say were involved in the beating and stabbing of another student on Feb. 9, when the security officer was shot while attempting to intervene. Both suspects are currently in custody at the Erie County Youth Services Center and will return to court on March 23 for a pre-trial conference. (WIVB.com - News 4)A Buffalo composting company is partnering with local restaurants to help the environment. Buffalo Worm Works takes food scraps from participating restaurants and feeds them to worms, creating a nutrient-rich compost that local farmers and gardeners can use to fertilize their soil. "The worms have the answer for us," said John Tarrant, one of the company's founders. (Spectrum News) Today in Buffalo: 44th Annual Shamrock Run At Old First Ward Neighborhood (12:00 PM) LEGO Club At Buffalo And Erie County Public Library (1:00 PM) Cultivate Cinema: Cabaret At Central Library (1:00 PM) From my notebook: A book can bring great comfort to a child who has lost a baby sibling. By donating just $12 today to the Western New York Perinatal Bereavement Network (WNYPBN), you can help provide this comfort. (Facebook) Spring 2022 registration is now open for Performing Arts classes at JCC Buffalo! Secure your spots now for the School of Dance, School of Theater, and School of Music. (Facebook) The Outer Harbor Concert Series inaugural season will kick off featuring Grammy award-winning music superstar T-Pain! Tickets are available now through the Buffalo Waterfront. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: FREE WEBINAR | Michelangelo, Masaccio and Giotto: The Chapels that defined the Renaissance (March 8) How to Promote a Healthy Microbiome and Improve Your Gut Health (March 9) Buffalo Charter School Fair (March 19) Add your event Loving the Buffalo Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers That's it for today! See you Monday morning for your next update. — Sean Peek About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.