Today’s forecast: Rain and snow with a high near 38
The National Weather Service calls for rain showers this afternoon with a high near 38, then rain and snow showers this evening and overnight with a low around 31. Little…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: What’s with the dead birds in your yard?
In what seems to have become a rite of winter throughout Western New York, it’s almost certain that rural residents living within a couple of miles of large dairy farms…
Joan M. Hall — March 2, 1929 – Jan. 25, 2017
Joan M. Hall of Lockport, NY passed away on Wednesday January 25, 2017 at home. Born on March 2, 1929 in Lockport, she was the daughter of Homer and Edna…
Salamanca woman, Buffalo man facing drug possession charges
MACHIAS — A 26-year-old Salamanca woman was charged this evening with seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and a 31-year-old Buffalo man was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana…
Jane E. Allan — Aug. 22, 1924 – Jan. 23, 2017
Jane E. Allan of Lockport, NY passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017 after a long and fulfilling life. Jane was born to John and Mary (Weitz) Clifford on August…
Schneiderman speaks out on Trump executive order regarding sanctuary cities
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s Executive Order regarding “sanctuary cities”: “The President lacks the constitutional authority to cut…
Dispute over horse leads to charges for Newfane woman
CLARENCE — A Newfane woman was charged Tuesday with unauthorized use of a vehicle after a dispute over a horse on Keller Road. According to New York State Police, on…
Amy L. Soha — June 13, 1946 – Jan. 25, 2017
Amy L. Soha passed away January 25, 2017. Born in Lockport on June 13, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Roy G. and Amelia (Parrow) Wiseman, Sr. Amy…
Cheektowaga political operative pleads guilty to violating campaign finance laws
ALBANY — Long-time Cheektowaga Democratic political operative Frank C. Max, Jr., 64, pleaded guilty on charges that he filed a false campaign finance disclosure report and filed another campaign finance…
Barbara Klopfer — May 13, 1949 – Jan. 24, 2017
Barbara Klopfer went into rest on January 24, 2017 with family by her side. Born on May 13, 1949. Daughter of Jean and the late Eugene Swick. Barbara was married…