Edward E. Oswalt — Nov. 22, 1942 – Dec. 12, 2016
Edward E. Oswalt, age 74 of Albion, entered into rest on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Orchard Manor in Medina. Born November 22, 1942 in Seward, PA. Edward is the…
Jean Wilma Fischer (Atkinson) — April 8, 1932 – Dec. 13, 2016
Jean Wilma Fischer (Atkinson), age 84, entered into rest on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at Absolut Care in Gasport. Born April 8, 1932, Jean is the daughter of the late:…
State signs on to lawsuit against drug companies
NEW YORK – Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today joined with 19 other state attorneys general in filing a federal lawsuit against generic drug-makers Heritage Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Aurobindo Pharma USA,…
AAA study says missing 1-2 hours of sleep doubles crash risks
Drivers who miss between one to two hours of the recommended seven hours of sleep in a 24-hour period nearly double their risk for a crash, according to new research…
Betty Lou Krug — Aug. 13, 1940 – Dec. 14, 2016
Betty Lou Krug of Lockport, NY, passed away on Wednesday December 14, 2016 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born on August 13, 1940 in Erie, PA, she was the daughter…
ALERT: Closings for Dec. 15
Several schools, businesses and community organizations are closed today or delayed their opening, largely on account of the temperature. The wind chill is expected to be below zero for much…
Today’s forecast: Cold with a chance of snow
The National Weather Service calls for partly sunny skies today with a 50 percent chance of snow and a high near only 17. The wind chill is expected to be…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: After recent decline, wild turkey populations are on the rebound
Over my 42 years I’ve seen some significant swings in wild turkey populations on the Niagara Frontier. Over the first half of my life, turkeys were common in the Southern…
GM to invest in Tonawanda, Lockport, Rochester plants
TOWN OF TONAWANDA — General Motors will invest $334 million in new machinery and equipment at its Tonawanda, Lockport and Rochester plants to produce future engine and component products. The…
NYSP: K-9 finds 5 1/2 pounds of pot in Pa. man’s car
HIINSDALE — Two Bradford, Pa. men were charged on Saturday with criminal possession of marijuana following a traffic stop on I-86. According to New York State Police, Robert Gamet Jr,…