We’re about to let Western New York golfers in on one of nearby London, Ontario’s, best-kept secrets: River Road Golf Course. Opened in the 1990s, this par 72 public course challenges both professional and casual golfers.

Located at 2115 River Road, River Road Golf Course was built along the banks of the Thames River. A challenging 18-hole layout, holes vary from forgiving fairways to tight tree-lined terrain and offer a variety of scenic landscape. Extensive improvements were made in 2008 in regards to ease of play, allowing River Road to appeal to a more broad audience. Golfers will also enjoy the relaxing at-the-turn restaurant.

CLARENCE, NY - Erie County Thursday formally placed the future of an undeveloped, natural park located in the hands of the Town of Clarence.

The town is now responsible for the maintenance and operations of Beeman Creek Park. The transfer will give Clarence officials the ability to develop the park, as well as manage drainage issues within the park as they see fit.

"The acquisition of Beeman Creek Park further demonstrates the Town of Clarence's commitment to protect green space," said town Supervisor Scott Bylewski. "It will be cherished by generations as we strive to achieve our vision of protecting our rural and agricultural character."

The digging up of underground utilities is a significant and avoidable cause of gas and electric outages that can result in serious injuries and disrupt power delivery to neighborhoods. Today, August 11, (8/11) National Grid is pleased to a part of a statewide a safety and awareness campaign  encourage do-it-yourselfers and construction contractors to call 8-1-1 to request the marking of underground facilities prior to digging.

In upstate New York, National Grid has joined 200 organizations including utility companies, municipal governments and contractors in signing “The 811 Promise,” a written pledge that commits to safety procedures with Dig Safely New York, Inc., a regional effort to raise awareness for safety around digging projects.