🌱 Man Arrested For Drug Possession + Buffalo Bus Driver Shortage

Hello all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening these days in Buffalo. Let's do it...

📣 Our readers love to celebrate good news! You can now shout out your big announcement at the top of the Buffalo Daily newsletter. Whether it's a grand opening, new product for sale, birthday, anniversary, engagement, wedding or new baby, let everyone celebrate alongside you! Submit your announcement here.

First, today's weather:

Showers and a heavier thunderstorm. High: 82 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories in Buffalo today:

1. On Monday, a 24-year-old man was arrested in Gowanda for outstanding warrants in Erie County and the City of Buffalo. Ethan McHale was pulled over by police officers on Edgewood Drive and was arrested and charged with felony counts of criminal possession of a narcotic and criminal possession of a stimulant. McHale was also charged with addition to two misdemeanor counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance and one count of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. (WIVB.com - News 4)
2. The national bus driver shortage is expected to impact the Buffalo Public School District this year, officials say. The school district is expected to consider options for families to self-transport their children so the "most-in-need" students can receive yellow bike service. Public schools are asking parents whose children use the bus system to fill out this survey to help them evaluate their needs. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
3. The Erie County Department of Parks and Recreation announced improvements coming to a number of Erie County parks. On Tuesday, the department said that millions of dollars will be invested into park restoration projects. Among the projects announced are restoring the Wendt Beach Park mansion, the horse stables in Derby, historic WPA structures in Emery in South Wales, and Ellicott Creek Park in Tonawanda. (Spectrum News)

Today in Buffalo:

• Wellness Walks At Tifft Nature Preserve (10:00 AM)
• Vacation Fun Club At Buffalo and Erie County Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Family Storytime At The Concord Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The JCC Buffalo invites you to come out tonight for a Poolside Concert Series with Son BoriKua! The event is free and open to the community. To attend, register here. (JCC Buffalo via Facebook)
• Uplift Nutrition is a smoothie and juice spot in Buffalo that is all about spreading positive vibes. Learn more at the link. (Step Out Buffalo)
• Shopping for windows in Buffalo? You can buy 5 windows, and get 1 free from Window Factory Outlet. (Step Out Buffalo)

Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Dan Casarella

About me: Dan Casarella is a writer, podcast producer, and small business development specialist who formerly worked in late-night television. He’s produced many talk segments, including with President Joe Biden, Kobe Bryant, and Chadwick Boseman. Dan studied Media Studies and Production at Temple University. He also enjoys running, painting, and the highs and lows of Philadelphia’s sports teams.