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SPRINGVILLE, N.Y. (WIVB) — A gas leak forced the evacuation of Springville High School on Thursday morning.

Here is a statement released by Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District Superintendent James Bialasik:

“This morning, a small gas leak was reported at Springville High School. Shortly after the report, the Springville Volunteer Fire Company arrived to assist and were able to quickly contain the leak.

As a precaution, high school students and staff were safely evacuated to Springville Middle School and are safe and accounted for. A small number of students and staff, who reported that they were not feeling well, were sent to Bertrand Chaffee Hospital.

Our staff and students were extremely cooperative throughout the process and everyone did a great job in evacuating the building safely and smoothly.

As always, the health and safety of our students and employees is the top priority and the fire company remains on site to clear the building and ensure that classrooms are safe for return.”

Springville-Griffith Institute Central School District Superintendent James Bialasik

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Food Truck Tuesdays will return in a matter of months during the 10th anniversary of Larkin Square.

Thursday morning, Larkin Development Group announced this year’s list of food trucks, as well as the bands set to play during the Wednesday evening KeyBank Live at Larkin concert series.

“We could not be happier to celebrate with the return of signature events Food Truck Tuesday and KeyBank Live at Larkin, as well as a few other special events throughout the summer,” Larkin Square Manager Harry Zemsky said. “We look forward to welcoming new and returning guests to Larkin Square for great live music, food and fun.”

The first Food Truck Tuesday will be happening June 7 from 5-8 p.m. The event will continue every Tuesday through August 30. Here’s who’s coming:

Al DenteAmys TruckAndersons Truck (new to Larkin)Breezy Bowls (new to Larkin)Caribbean FlavaCookie ComaDirty Chicken and WafflesFalafel BarFat Bob’sFlaming FishGreen Acres Ice CreamHen House (new to Larkin)House of MunchIce Cream and ChillJ&L BBQKCaféKT Caribbean CuisineLavin’s Food TruckLukas Latin Kitchen (new to Larkin)Lugia’s on WheelsM&S Street EatsMacarollinMother CluckersRob’s KabobsShare Kitchen & BarSome Like it HotSpaghetAboutIt (new to Larkin)Steaksters (new to Larkin)Sun CuisineSweet Lisa’sSweet Melody’sTaffy’sThai Me UpThe Cheesy ChickThe Great Aussie BiteThe Great FoodiniThe Meatball Truck Co.The Polish VillaTiny ThaiTomaso’s (new to Larkin)Venus Greek

Every vendor will have at least one dish for sale that’s certified as a healthy option by the Independent Health Foundation. Admission and parking for Food Truck Tuesdays will be free.

The Wednesday night concerts begin June 8 and run through August 31, except for July 13. That day, a special ticketed concert will be held. Each performance is scheduled for 5-8 p.m.

June 8 – Vitamin DJune 15 – Farrow & FriendsJune 22 – Talking Dead HeadsJune 29 – Sportsman’s Americana Music Foundation Night with Twang GangJuly 8 – Universal PhunkJuly 13 – Special ticketed event to be announcedJully 20 – Critt & the Buffalo Music ClubJuly 27 – Organ FairchildAugust 3 – Suri Appleby & Curtis LovellAugust 10 – Miller & the Other SinnersAugust 17 – Alex McArthur Sings Stevie WonderAugust 24 – Grosh & GuestsAugust 31 – Brothers for Life: A Tribute to Jerry Livingston

Along with Food Truck Tuesday and the KeyBank Live at Larkin series, the Larkin Square Author Series is coming back, too.

May 31 – Ann Hood (Fly Girl) – 5:30 p.m.June 23 – Lauren Belfer (Ashford Hall) – 5:30 p.m.

More events happening this summer at Larkin Square can be found here.

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The winner will be revealed, as voted on by you, on Friday morning on News 4 Wake Up!

*Winning locations must be within the WIVB-TV viewing area.

MORE | See the past Buffalo’s Best winners here.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A correction officer who recently pled guilty to promoting prison contraband is no longer with the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.

Jason Stachowski, 48, a resident of Buffalo, had been accused of giving a cell phone to an inmate. His arrest stemmed from an anonymous tip received in December. The tip was about an inmate who had a cell phone at the Erie County Correctional Facility in Alden.

Stachowski was pulled over in January — an encounter where deputies say he “was confrontational and tried to flee.” Since then, he had been suspended without pay. Effective February 17, Stachowski was no longer an employee of the Sheriff’s Office.

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Stachowski’s guilty plea to the felony charge came earlier this month. If he completes a program through Buffalo Veterans Treatment Court, his charge will be reduced to a misdemeanor.

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BOSTON, N.Y. (WIVB) — A driver is dead following a two-car crash in the Town of Boston.

Wednesday around 2:30 p.m., New York State police say Justin Mendyke was headed north on Boston State Road when he veered into the other lane and hit another vehicle head-on.

The 39-year-old Depew man was pronounced dead at the scene. The other driver was taken to ECMC for non-life threatening injuries.

Police are investigating this crash.

ARCADE, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Take 5 ticket worth nearly $40,000 was recently sold in Wyoming County.

The ticket for the April 20 evening drawing, worth $39,688, was purchased by someone at the Tops on W. Main Street in Arcade.

The winning numbers for the drawing were: 6-21-25-26-34.

A winning lottery ticket can be cashed up to a year from the date of the drawing. More information on the New York Lottery can be found here.

LOCKPORT, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Lockport woman has been accused of driving drunk with two young kids in the vehicle.

On Wednesday evening, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office says Karen Trinkwalder, 38, was seen driving near the intersection of Lake Avenue and Old Niagara Road. At the time, they say she appeared to be drinking an alcoholic beverage while behind the wheel.

Trinkwalder was stopped in the parking lot of the Crosby’s on Lake Avenue. At the time, two children, ages 6 and 8, were inside the vehicle, they say.

After giving her sobriety tests, deputies arrested Trinkwalder, charging her with DWI, possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

The children were placed in the care of a family member and Trinkwalder was remanded to the Niagara County Jail pending arraignment.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A cat is dead after a Wednesday evening house fire on Alma Avenue in Buffalo.

The fire broke out just after 6 p.m. at 106 Alma Ave., according to Buffalo Fire.

Damage to the house is pegged at $120,000.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — During Wednesday’s Buffalo Board of Education meeting, the board took time to salute a security guard who was shot during a violent attack outside McKinley High School.

Walker was shot while running to help a student who was stabbed outside McKinley back on February 9. He said he’s blessed that he’s doing better after that horrible day, but he doesn’t consider himself a hero.

“I’m always there to help, no matter what. If it’s when I’m on duty or not. If people like to call me that, it’s fine, but I’m just me, I’m Bradley Walker, I just want to help somebody, that’s it,” Walker said.

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Two teenagers are charged, one for shooting Walker, and another for the assault on the student.

McKinley’s teachers and another security officer were also honored Wednesday night.