NIAGARA’S HISTORY: Somerset/Barker (photo)
This is a road-widening project in the fall of 1963, at the corner of Quaker and Lake Roads, looking north. A 1963 Ford Falcon sits in the lot of the…
Hinsdale woman charged with stealing from Walmart
ALLEGANY — A 25-year-old Hinsdale woman was charged with petit larceny on Tuesday, accused of stealing from Walmart. According to New York State Police, Troopers responded to the Walmart for…
Lancaster principal joins National Education Leadership Board
LANCASTER — Peter Kruszynski, principal of Lancaster Middle School, has been appointed to a four-year term on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP),…
Franklinville man charged with theft after turning self in
FRANKLINVILLE — A 24-year-old Franklinville man was charged with petit larceny after turning himself in for stealing a cell phone. According to New York State Police, Michael E. Collier stole…
HELEN BACH: Forest for the trees
So, as I mentioned in a previous column, there was PLENTY to do around Buffalo this past weekend, and, seeing as how I actually reside within walking distance of a…
Corwin intern leads mock debate
ALBANY — An intern in the office of Assemblywoman Jane Corwin had the privelidge of leading the 2016 “intern mock session” last week. Corwin, R-Clarence, sat next to the intern,…
Today’s forecast: Mostly sunny with a high near 72
The National Weather Service calls for mostly sunny skies today with a high near 72 and an overnight low around 51. Thursday, there’s a slight chance of showers after noon…
Ortt, Cuomo take different sides in farm labor lawsuit
ALBANY — State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo each made public declarations today in response to an NYCLU lawsuit against the state regarding labor practices on…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: Life in New York
Life in New York — Laura Pedersen Fulcrum Publishing 202 Pages This evening, author Laura Pedersen will be at the Lockport Public Library to discuss her new memoir, Life in…
Local gas prices trend upward
Gas prices in Buffalo and Rochester inched upward over the past week. In Buffalo, prices increased 2 cents to an average of $2.36, while in Rochester, prices went up 4…