Obituary published Aug. 17, 2016
Below is a link to the obituary published on Aug. 17, 2016 Anthony Tullio Ciarfella, Jr. — March 15, 1940 – Aug. 15, 2016 Obituaries are published free of charge…
Helicopter shot down in Vietnam ‘lands’ in Tonawanda
TONAWANDA — A group of area Vietnam veterans held a dedication ceremony Wednesday morning for a memorial at Veteran’s Park, new home to an AH-1 Cobra helicopter that was shot…
Richburg man charged with issuing a bad check
PORTVILLE — A 28-year-old Richburg man was charged Tuesday with issuing a bad check. According to New York State Police, Troopers arrested Andrew J. Welk after receiving a complaint from…
Ortt pushes bill to cut ‘red tape’ for businesses
NORTH TONAWANDA — State Sen. Rob Ortt joined local business advocates and employees of Audubon Machinery at the North Tonawanda factory today to push for his proposed Red Tape Reduction…
Anthony Tullio Ciarfella, Jr. — March 15, 1940 – Aug. 15, 2016
Anthony Tullio Ciarfella, Jr., entered into rest on August 15, 2016. Born on March 15, 1940 to Italian immigrants, he was the son of Anthony T. and Maria (Spema) Ciarfella,…
Canisius announces ‘Young Alumni Ticket Plans’
BUFFALO — The Canisius College athletic department is re-launching its young alumni discount ticket program to say thank you to graduates of the last decade. The school is offering a…
Canisius’ Tyler named to pre-season All-MAAC Team
BUFFALO — Canisius Volleyball senior outside hitter Katlyn Tyler has been named to the 2016 Preseason All-MAAC Team, the conference office announced Wednesday. Tyler, a native of Pavilion, New York,…
Rapids Fire Co. awarded $67K grant
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — The Rapids Vol. Fire Co. will receive $67,545 in federal funding from the Department of Homeland Security to help first responders improve their ability to respond…
Hells Angels president sentenced on drug charges
ROCHESTER — A 64-year-old Monterey, Calif. man was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for a conviction on a pair of drug charges here in Western New York. According…
BPD investigating reported shooting
BUFFALO — The Buffalo Police Department is investigating a reported shooting that occurred this afternoon in the 100 block of Wohlers Avenue. BREAKING: BPD responding to a call of a…