Two Teens Killed in Crash in Clarence on Monday

Two Williamsville South High School Students Killed in Crash

Two teens are dead after a crash in Erie County.

New York State Police say they were called to the scene of a one vehicle collision at approximately 4:10pm on Monday, March 7, 2022.

Police say the car crashed into a tree on Delaware Road near Goodrich Road in the town of Clarence. Police say their investigation determined that the driver of a 2020 Jeep Cherokee was headed eastbound on Delaware Road. The driver, according to police, "crossed over into the oncoming lane, then exited the roadway on the north shoulder. The Jeep overturned and struck a tree."

The driver was identified as 17-year-old Luke T. Malinich of Amherst, New York. The passenger was identified as 17-year-old Lauren E. Taggart of Williamsville, New York. Both Williamsville South High School students were pronounced dead at the scene. In a written release police say that a high rate of speed was "believed to be a factor in this collision."

A note was sent to parents by the Williamsville Central School District advising them of the incident.

The NYSP says they are working with Williamsville South High School to help arrange services for students. The school will have mental health professionals at the school to provide support during what is a difficult time for staff and students.

Police say the investigation is active. Anyone with information that may be helpful is asked to call police.

The NYSP's Collision Reconstruction Unit and Bureau of Criminal Investigation are assisting in the investigation.

[AUTHOR'S NOTE: This post is for informational purposes and is based largely on information received from the New York State Police.]

Wynn Hospital at MVHS Construction Tour in Utica, NY

MVHS's Bob Schoefield ushered a tour of the current state of construction at the new Wynn Hospital in downtown Utica on Friday, February 11, 2022. The project is on-schedule and is expected to be completed and open in Fall of 2023.Bill

Gallery Credit: Bill Keeler

Wow! Look At This! "A Star is Born" 29 Celebs Who Were Born in Upstate New York

There is a whole lot of star power on display in this gallery. We feature 29 celebrities who were born in Upstate New York. Many of the names are instantly familiar, such as Lucille Ball and Kirk Douglas, but it is the lesser known stars that are the most fun.

You will recognize most of these people by their faces rather than by their names. Still, no matter how small the role they played in a film or TV show, these actors left an indelible mark wherever and when ever they appeared on screen.

I mean, seriously, who can ever forget Buffalo-born actor Sorrell Booke? Name ring a bell? No? How about his character "Boss Hogg" on the hit TV show "The Dukes of Hazzard?" Now I am sure you remember him!

This list totals 29 celebrities, but we have a feeling that we are missing some. So, if you know a TV or movie star that was born in New York outside of New York City, please let us know over on our Facebook page! We really do want to hear from you!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio

Own a Part of Your Childhood, The Catskill Game Farm is For Sale!

If you grew up in the Hudson Valley or tri-state area, the likelihood is you visited the Catskill Game Farm. If you're looking to relive those sweet childhood memories why not buy The Old Catskill Game Farm?

Gallery Credit: Zillow

Nostalgia Alert! 11 Awesome Vintage Upstate General Stores and Five and Dime Stores

We all have memories of those great little five-and-dime stores and general stores of our youth. They were the heartbeat of our communities. They sold just about everything, you could get a pretty good meal in most of them, and of course, the showstopper was always the rows of penny candies. Upstate still has plenty of these stores around (some of them 100, 150, 170 years old!). Here is a list to start you on your trip back to the general stores of your youth. They are all great!

Gallery Credit: Chuck D'Imperio