Bruce T. McMullen – Feb. 6, 2021
A former Bakers Assistant at Jet Donut’s, in Tonawanda, New York, Bruce T. McMullen, passed away at the age of 62. Beloved husband of the late Christina (nee Liwak) McMullen…
Elizabeth C. Dershem — Feb. 5, 2021
It is with great sadness that the family of Elizabeth Caroline Dershem announces her passing on February 5th, 2021. Elizabeth was born in Lockport, New York on July 3rd, 1926…
Congressman Higgins announces passage of apprenticeship legislation
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced the passage of H.R. 447, the National Apprenticeship Act. The bill invests more than $3.5 billion over the next 5 years to expand Registered Apprenticeships,…
State urges FDA to take swift action on toxic metals in baby food
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action and protect the health and well-being of babies across…
NU’s Kratholm selected as candidate for Senior CLASS Award
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Nicholas Kratholm is one of 30 NCAA Division I men’s basketball student-athletes selected as a candidate for the 2020-21 Senior Class Award announced on Monday. An…
Jerome J. Kern — Feb. 5, 2021
Jerome J. Kern, 91, died on February 5, 2021 in his hometown of Lockport, NY. Born March 27, 1929, he was the son of Jacob and Lydia (Rosenberg) Kern. He…
David M. Castilloux — Feb. 5, 2021
CASTILLOUX – David M. Of Buffalo; entered into rest suddenly on February 5, 2021. Devoted father of Bentley James Castilloux; loving son of Diane E. (nee Busch) and David J.…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: Ordinary Hazards
Ordinary Hazards – Anna BrunoAtria Books272 Pages I must confess that I absolutely judge a book by its cover. Not only the actual cover, but the summary on the inside…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: George Washington & the New Nation (1783-1793)
George Washington & the New Nation (1783-1793)-James Thomas FlexnerLittle Brown & Company466 Pages It seems like I cruised through the third volume of James Flexner’s biography on George Washington. It…
LITERALLY THE BEST REVIEWS: George Washington: Anguish & Farewell (1793-1799)
George Washington: Anguish & Farewell (1793-1799)-James Thomas FlexnerLittle Brown & Company554 Pages My first biography of George Washington finally drew to a close after a month-long reading of James Flexner’s…