The Buffalo News reported today that the Town of Amherst last Monday became the first Erie County municipality to pass a law that would prohibit drivers from composing, reading or sending a text message while behind the wheel. Violators face a $150 fine for each offense. It also reported that the Cattaraugus County Legislature passed a similar law in June. Niagara County and Erie County legislatures are expected to vote on similar proposed laws in the coming weeks.

Heroic Bus Aide Shields Child
The heroic acts of a local bus aide shielded a 4 year old child in a school bus rollover accident yesterday. A car driver failed to stop at the intersection of County and Strickler Roads in Clarence New York about 7:30 AM and hit the bus t-bone.