Falls woman charged with DWI
NIAGARA FALLS — A 24-year-old Niagara Falls woman was charged Sunday with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Niagara Street. According to New York State Police, Kristie Stroup…
Independence Party backs Alexander in NT race
NORTH TONAWANDA — The Niagara County Independence Party will back the candidacy of acting City Attorney Katherine D. Alexander in the Lumber City, Party Chairwoman Susan Agnello Eberwein announced Wednesday…
Today’s forecast: A chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 75
The National Weather Service calls for a slight chance of showers this morning and a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening with a high near 75 and…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Reindeer moss – the edible lichen (or so they say)
In the Far North of Canada, reindeer moss is an incredibly important food for caribou. It has been estimated that it provides 50% of the nourishment for the hoofed beasts…
Scio men charged with multiple burglaries
SCIO — A pair of Scio men were charged with multiple counts of burglary by New York State Police following a lengthy investigation into burglaries in the towns of Wirt…
Ortt honors Town of Niagara veteran
ALBANY — State Sen. Rob Ortt honored United States Air Force veteran Ron Bassham, 81, during a special ceremony in the state’s capital on Tuesday. The Town of Niagara resident…
Rollerskate Night at Riverworks planned for Friday
The last Rollerskate Night at Riverworks of the spring season happens will take place from 7 – 11 p.m. Friday. The Friday night skate sessions began earlier this month, with…
Albion man charged with aggravated DWI
PINCKNEY — A 31-year-old Albion man was charged Tuesday with aggravated driving while intoxicated for a reported .29 percent blood alcohol content. According to New York State Police, Troopers were…
Road closures in Niagara County
There are three planned road closures in Niagara County today. In the Town of Lockport, Rapids Road will be closed from Old Beattie Road to Raymond Road for the day…
ALERT: Air quality alert in effect today
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has issued an air quality alert throughout most of Western New York today. The alert, in effect from 11 a.m. to 11…