Zoar Tragedy...

WNY Outdoors / Zoar Valley - The Cattaraugus Creek in the Town of Persia is a popular outdoors destination. Unfortunately, it can also be a dangerous place and once again has been deadly. A tubing accident occurred Thursday evening claiming the life of a Buffalo woman in the Zoar Valley. The Sheriff reported it as an apparent drowning. Our sympathy to the victims family and friends.

Wild Weather...

Weather - This summer has certainly been a crazy one. Rain has been common and cooler temperatures are below average. What's next, well, a tornado. A confirmed F1 category storm landed in Corfu to Darien yesterday. Power was lost, several buildings were damaged, and trees were toppled, but fortunately no injuries were reported. The National Weather Service reported the destruction was four miles long and a hundred yards wide. Residents and businesses are cleaning up today.

Football Camp...

Bills Fan - The Buffalo Bills Training Camp opens at St. John Fisher College, near Rochester, today. Fan admission at the camp is free. For practice schedule and other information visit the team web. Media hype is heavy with the new addition of Terrell Owens to the offense. The team also continues to make roster moves by signing more draft picks. The closer the new NFL season gets, the more interesting it becomes.

The Giant Leap...

History - The foundation for exploring worlds beyond our own began four decades ago. Today is the 40th anniversary of mankind walking on the moon. The NASA dream became reality in 1969 and is probably the greatest scientific mission of our lifetime. The Apollo-11 lunar landing on the moon was an amazing journey by astronauts Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins. It has become a historic event that is commemorated worldwide. Go to NASA.gov for more information.

The T.O. Show...

Bills Fan - The Buffalo Bills newest wide receiver, Terrell Owens, has a reality show on VH1 that premieres on Monday night at 10PM. The outspoken star is one of the greats in NFL history. The behind the scenes look will focus on T.O.'s personal life. For more info on the series, visit The T.O. Show online.

Polish Heritage...

WNY Polonia - The bad weather has cut some event traffic short this summer. A large crowd is still expected for the biggest event in the Polish-American community in Western New York. The Town of Cheektowaga Polish-American Festival continues this weekend at Cheektowaga Town Park, on Harlem Road. The annual Pulaski Parade will start at the Thruway Plaza, at 1:30 PM on Sunday, and end at Town Park. The event commemorates Polish born General Casimir Pulaski, the Father of American Cavalry and a Revolutionary War hero. Internationally known band, the Mummers, will lead the march and it is free to the public. For more info visit the AmPol Eagle.

Wednesdays on the Gorge...

Music - With summer in full swing there is plenty to do in Western New York. A great place to visit on a Wednesday night is Artpark, in Lewiston, for the free Wednesdays on the Gorge concert series. The outdoor amphitheatre opens its lineup on July 15th at 6:30PM with Big Bad Voodoo Daddy. All concerts are held rain or shine.

The Fourth of July...

Pipeline - All Americans celebrate Independence Day on the 4th of July. The holiday commemorates the Declaration of Independence in 1776. However you enjoy this historic tradition, fireworks, parades, picnics, concerts, sports, etc... remember a patriotic display of the flag of the United States.

More Needs...

Sabres Fan - Summer is here and hockey is far from the minds of most WNYers. However, after two seasons with no playoffs, expectations are that changes are needed. The team recently drafted some larger, supposedly more rugged players. That impact will likely not be seen for a few years, and if past history is any indication, GM Darcy Regier is no genius. The free agency period has already begun in the NHL and high profile players are signing everywhere but here. Where does that leave the Sabres and can we expect growth from youth? Losing Spacek and replacing with Montador on defense is a wash, if we're lucky. More of the same it seems. Ruff and Roy on Olympic teams is no consolation either. At least the Bills make moves to keep it interesting.

Canada Day...

Outdoor Activities - Today our neighbors to the north celebrate their 142nd Birth Day as the Americans wait til this weekend, for the 4th of July. Lets join them at the binational Friendship Festival. Numerous events in Fort Erie and Buffalo begin today and will continue thru July 5th. You can download a schedule of events at Mather Arch and Riverside Park.