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lockportjournal.com · Barker, NY

Barker and Lockport Lions learn about service

Lions International Director Dr. Mark Mansell was the guest of honor at the District 20N fall Conference. He reminded those present that International President Mark Lyon’s theme is Rooted in Service. Then asked the group what they thought service was. He followed that with five different definitions. Members from Barker and Lockport participated.The first type of service is direct service. This is when Lions take their time, energy and talent to do something to improve our community. Mansell’s examples included doing vision screening, hosting a food drive, and reading to children. When we are positive, present and follow through on all parts of a job, Lions build trust.kAmx?5:C64E D6CG:46 :D 5:776C6?E] |2?D6== 567:?65 E92E 2D E96 E:>6D H96? H6 9@DE 2 7F?5C2:D6C] %96?[ E96 >@?:6D C2:D65 2C6 FD65 7@C 2 {:@?D AC@;64E] xE >:89E 36 8:G:?8 2 D49@=2CD9:A @C DFAA=J:?8 E96 42>6C2 7@C G:D:@? D4C66?:?8] “(6 E6== E96 DE@CJ @7 H9@ H6 2C6 2?5 H92E H6 5@ H96?

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lockportjournal.com · Lockport, NY

Nearby: Lockport, NY

Barker Outdoors coming to town to offer high tech field optics, locally made equipment

The former Boy Scouts of America building at 7121 Rochester Road in the Town of Lockport will become a retail store offering the things that outdoor people need to always be prepared.Local inventor Jeff Barker is moving his business, Barker Outdoors, to the location, offering night vision technology, daytime optics, trail cameras, spotting scopes and his patented ball-head mounting system to adapt tripods.kAm“(6 5@ ?@E D6== 8F?D @C 2>>@[ 3FE H6 D6== 6G6CJE9:?8 6=D6 7@C E96 9F?E:?8 :?5FDECJ[” q2C<6C D2:5] “(6 >2J 86E :?E@ 7:D9:?8] %92E’D 2 9F86 DA246]”k^Am kAm“x DE2CE65 AC652E@C 9F?E:?8 2?5 76== :? =@G6 H:E9 E96 E649?@=@8J @7 AC652E@C 9F?E:?8] ~FC @AE:4D 2C6 FD65 AC:>2C:=J 7@C ?:89E 9F?E:?8 ?F:D2?46 2?:>2=D[” 96 D2:5 @7 4@J@E6D 2?5 7@I6D] “*@F 42? ?@E FD6 E96C>2= @AE:4D 7@C 566C F?=6DD J@F 92G6 ?F:D2?46 A6C>:ED]”k^AmkAmq2C<6C D2:5 H96?

lockportjournal.com · Lockport, NY

Nearby: Lockport, NY

Homeless Alliance shelter still a distant goal

A proposed emergency shelter for the homeless in Lockport could be at least a year away, and the group pursuing the project has yet to secure funding or an agreement to use its preferred location.At a Common Council public work session, Mike Tucker, who was named the city’s homeless coordinator last December, said he had walked through the former school at St. John the Baptist Church on Chestnut.kAm(96? 2D<65 23@FE 2 E:>67C2>6 7@C AFC492D:?8 E96 7@C>6C D49@@=[ %F4<6C D2:5 7:CDE E96 {@46=6DD p==:2?46 ?665D E@ =682==J 6DE23=:D9 :ED6=7 2D 2 ?@?\AC@7:E @C82?:K2E:@?] %96 8C@FA 92D ?@E C646:G65 7F?5:?8[ 96 D2:5[ 2?5 ?@ 7F?5:?8 2AA=:42E:@?D 92G6 366? DF3>:EE65 D@ 72C]k^Am kAm“~?46 H6 7:?5 2 A=246[ H6’== =@@< 7@C D@>6 8C2?ED[” 96 D2:5]k^AmkAmx? 6DE:>2E:?8 E96 E:>6 ?66565 E@ @3E2:? 7F?5:?8[ AFC492D6 C62= 6DE2E6[ 2?5 252AE :E 7@C 6>6C86?4J 9@FD:?8[ %F4<6C D2:5 2 D96=E6C AC@;64E H@F=5 =:<6=J ?@E 368:? F?E:= a_ag]k^AmkAmx? E96 >62?E:>6[ E96 $2=G2E:@? pC>J @7 {@4 g A]>] E@ g 2]>] @?

The Bona Venture · Youngstown, NY

Nearby: Youngstown, NY

Bonaventure drops season opener to Youngstown State

Tweet Photo courtesy of gobonnies.com BY: GRADY McCAFFREY; STAFF WRITER ST. BONAVENTURE, N.Y. — The St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball team lost to Youngstown State University, 79-71, on Monday, Nov. 2 in the Reilly Center. This contest marked Mike MacDonald’s first game as the head coach of the Bonnies. The first half started with a quick 5-0 run from Youngstown State. Bonaventure forward Ben Bill responded with a floater at the 17:30 mark to put the Bonnies on the board. Bonaventure led 36-32 at the end of the first half. Both teams struggled offensively to start the second half. However, Youngstown State took control for the next 15 minutes. It led 58-49, its largest lead of the game, at the 8:50 mark. Bonaventure then responded with their own 14-2 run over the next three minutes. The Reilly Center erupted for the first time all game following Bonaventure guard Zach Philipkoski’s and-one three at the six-minute mark to tie the game at 60.

Observer · Buffalo, NY

Nearby: Buffalo, NY

Maryann J. “Jackie” Olszewski

, 87, of Silver Creek, NY passed away Wednesday evening November 4, 2026 at the Chautauqua Nursing and Rehab Center in Dunkirk, NY. She was born in Buffalo, NY on June 19, 1939 the daughter of the late Stanley and Marie (nee Berger) Tytka. She married the love her life, John Olszewski on November 30, 1958 in Buffalo, NY. Jackie is survived by her beloved husband for 67 years, John Olszewski; two loving children, Lynne (Steven) Schmitt of Fredonia, NY and Dr. John Olszewski III PHD of Cincinnati, OH; a cherished granddaughter, Katrina Hughes of Dunkirk, NY; a dear brother, James (Susan) Tytka of Silver Creek, NY; also survived by nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Hughes and a brother, John Tytka. Jackie graduated from Silver Creek High School in 1957. She worked for many years at M& T Bank in Silver Creek as a bookkeeper. She was co-owner with her husband John of Harrington Candies in Fredonia, NY.

Ithaca Times · Buffalo, NY

Nearby: Buffalo, NY

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The Oswegonian · Brockport, NY

Nearby: Brockport, NY

Borggaard plays hero again, wins Lakers second consecutive overtime contest

Eric Palmeri November 9, 2026 4 min read Austin Borrgaard was once again the man of the hour Saturday night, netting his second consecutive overtime game winner to lift Oswego State past SUNY Brockport on Saturday, Nov. 7. Borrgaard, a consistent piece for the Lakers through four games this season, sniped through his second overtime-winner in just as many games, during an odd-man rush with teammate Nico Paone in the overtime frames. The Lakers now sit at 3-1-1 on the season and No. 9 in the latest U.S. Collegiate Men’s Hockey poll, preparing to likely shoot up in the rankings after defeating No. 5 Geneseo on Friday, Nov. 6. View this post on Instagram The Lakers started the night off sluggishly as the Golden Eagles came to play despite their 1-2 record. Kyle Kussman blasted one home from the blue line into heavy traffic, causing Michael Manzi to lose track of the puck and let it squeak into the net.

Observer · Orchard Park, NY

Nearby: Orchard Park, NY

Bills eye best start since 1991 at Jets

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — The Buffalo Bills are off to their best start in 33 years, Josh Allen and the high-scoring offense are clicking, and they’re tied for the top record in the NFL. In a season during which many things have gone right so far, the Bills know better than to overlook a struggling AFC East rival when they face the New York Jets on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. “This is a division game on the road, it’s going to be as hard as it gets, right?” first-year coach Joe Brady said. “We showed that we can go on the road and win a hard game. We’ve got to go do it again. “And if we think otherwise, then I’m not doing a good enough job.” Coming off a 23-6 victory at Minnesota on Monday night, Buffalo is 7-1 — tops in the AFC and tied for the NFL lead with San Francisco. It’s the first time since 1993 the Bills have opened a season 7-1 or better.

New York Observer · Boston, NY

Nearby: Boston, NY

Observer’s Top Five Must-See Gallery Presentations of ADAA Fair 2026

After taking 2025 off, the Art Dealers Association of America (ADAA) has returned to the Park Avenue Armory with a new name and revised format for its longstanding signature fair. Opening this evening in preview, ADAA Fair runs November 13-16 with 63 participating galleries spanning historical, modern and contemporary art. That’s 12 fewer than in 2024, and that’s not the only change. This year’s event has put a notably greater emphasis on presentations by regional American galleries and newer ADAA members, with exhibitors from Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis, Nashville, Miami, Dallas and elsewhere. “The American gallery landscape extends well beyond New York and Los Angeles,” executive director Kinsey Robb told Observer earlier this week. “Across the country, exceptional dealers are building ambitious programs, supporting artists, developing collectors and contributing significantly to their cultural communities.” The fair’s philanthropic priorities have also changed.

Artvoice · Boston, NY

Nearby: Boston, NY

Anthony Clark, Comedian And 'Yes Dear' Star, Dies At 62

TV & FilmAnthony Clark, Comedian And 'Yes Dear' Star, Dies At 62TTroy Smith · November 12, 2026Troy SmithSharefXin✉Anthony Clark, the stand-up comedian who starred as Greg Warner on the CBS sitcom “Yes, Dear,” died Tuesday at age 62.His former co-star Mike O’Malley announced the death on X on Wednesday. “Anthony Clark died yesterday,” O’Malley wrote. “When my wife Lisa and I were dating back in the mid-nineties, Anthony was already famous in Boston, regularly selling out comedy shows. He was so unique, one of those comics who is laughing along with you at the absurdity of his stories and observations.”Deadline reported that Clark died from complications related to pneumonia, though no official cause has been announced.