Olcott Beach re-opened to swimmers
OLCOTT — The Niagara County Dept. of Health has re-opened Olcott Beach to swimmers. The beach had been closed due to unsafe bacteria levels in the water, but new testing…
Bloody burglar sentenced to 10 years
BUFFALO — A 53-year-old Buffalo man who left some of himself behind at his burgled homes was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his involvement in five burglaries. According…
Tickets still remain for wine festival
LEWISTON — Tickets still remain for this weekend’s Niagara USA Wine Festival, to be held from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday at Academy Park…
Town of Niagara Police looking for video game thief
TOWN OF NIAGARA — The Town of Niagara Police are asking the public’s help in finding a man they say stole several items from Oogie Games on Military Road in…
Free diabetes workshops offered
Free diabetes self-management workshops are being offered. Two workshop series are scheduled to begin Aug. 2 at the Pendleton Town Hall and Aug. 10 at the American Legion in Niagara…
Amherst PD looking for cell phone bandit
AMHERST — The Amherst Police Department is looking for a suspect accused of stealing a pair of cell phones on Tuesday. According to Amherst PD, the 5-foot, 9-inch black male…
Today’s forecast: Mostly cloudy with a high near 82
The National Weather Service calls for mostly cloudy skies today with a high near 82 and a low around 66. Saturday, there’s a chance of showers with a high near…
Bisons edged by Chiefs in series opener
The Buffalo Bisons had a chance to snap their losing skid against an opponent mired in one of their own, but failed to do so as the Syracuse Chiefs escaped…
Buffalo woman pleads guilty in meat cleaver attack
BUFFALO — A 46-year-old Buffalo woman faces a possible 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to attacking a 17-year-old girl with a meat cleaver. Mercedes Rosado of Buffalo has…
Park hits 3 homers in Wings 13-5 Win
PAWTUCKET, RI — Byungho Park lifted three of the club’s season-high five homers as the Rochester Red Wings snapped a four-game skid with a 13-5 drubbing of the Pawtucket Red…