Topical Snowmobiler volunteers provide key response to blizzard emergency By Robert J. McCarthy News Political Reporter Dec 26, 2022 Dec 26, 2022 Updated Feb 17, 2026 0 Snowmobiles travel along South Park Avenue in Lackawanna on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022. Harry Scull Jr./Buffalo News Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Robert J. McCarthy News Political Reporter Erie County may have proved no place for man, beast nor cars over the past few days, but snowmobiles found their element – as well as a vital role.kAmx? E96 7246 @7 2 5C:G:?8 32? 2?5 D?@H\4=@8865 DEC66ED :>A6?6EC23=6 E@ G69:4=6D[ G@=F?E66CD @? 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