🌱 Man Charged With 7 Burglaries + Purple Heart Documents Reach Heir

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Humid with a stray t-shower. High: 81 Low: 69.

Here are the top three stories today in Buffalo:

1. Jason L. Tyus was indicted for two more burglaries, totaling five he has pleaded guilty to since February. The two newest burglaries, involving breaking windows and opening the cash register at two different locations, were committed on Jul. 31. At the time of the burglaries, Tyus was waiting for sentencing for his burglaries on Feb. 10, Feb. 12, Mar. 9, and Apr. 8. He faces up to seven years in prison. (WIVB.com - News 4)
2. The Erie County Parks Department has warned Fall Fest vendors to be on the lookout for vendor scams. The Parks Department instructed all vendors to make sure they register through the form on the department's website. Vendors should then mail the form with a check or money order to the department. The Fall Fest is scheduled to take place Saturday, Oct. 15 at Como Lake Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (WGRZ.com)
3. Someone in Buffalo discovered the original Purple Heart documents for U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Adam Strauch in their attic. Using Western New York residents and genealogy resources, they were able to locate the next of kin and present them with the forms in a special ceremony. The items included the original Purple Heart certificate, a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol, and a letter from President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Congressman Brian Higgins reached out to the National Purple Heart Hall of Honor and expedited a request to enter the veteran into the hall. (Spectrum News)

Today in Buffalo:

• Collections Live: Study Skins, The Science of Preservation At Buffalo Museum of Science (10:00 AM)
• Mayor's Annual Senior Citizens BBQ & Picnic At Front Park (10:00 AM)
• Free Play Friday At The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Science After Hours event has returned to the Buffalo Museum of Science. Teams can gather clues from witnesses positioned around the Museum to solve the mystery. (Step Out Buffalo)
• Last night, the Beauty and the Beast Musical started in Kenmore. The cast features all young actors with ages ranging from seven and up. (WKBW 7 News Buffalo)
• The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens has an all-new exhibit. The exhibit features a variety of creatures crafted from floral and botanical arrangements. (Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens via Facebook)

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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.