The AAA reports the current average cost for a gallon of gas in the region is down to $4.09.  However, that's thirty-seven cents more than the national average of $3.72.  Typically, the difference is closer to twelve cents per gallon.

On Halloween, Greyhound is adding non-stop service between Buffalo and Cleveland.  There will be three daily roundtrips, with fares starting at $1.

The Town of Lockport Planning Board has given its approval for a Dunkin Donuts restaurant.  Business First reports the restaurant will be built at Dysinger and Beattie Roads, putting it in direct competition with a nearby Tim Hortons.

Verizon reported third quarter earnings per share of fifty-six cents per share.  That's up seven cents from a year ago.

KeyCorp net income for its third quarter was up less than one percent, but earnings per share were up a penny from last year, to twenty-three cents per share.