Scattered power outages throughout WNY
There are a handful of weather-related scattered power outages for both NYSEG and National Grid customers throughout Western New York. The largest outages — in terms of affected customers —…
Allan J. Lester — Oct. 10, 1945 – Nov. 19, 2016
Allan J. Lester of the Town of Pendleton, NY, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016, in Niagara Hospice House, Lockport, NY. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY, on…
State offers free camping through end of year
New York State Parks are looking to get people camping … in the winter. Starting now and running through the end of the year, anyone who books and stays two…
Ethel Tatarka — July 11, 1936 – Nov. 19, 2016
Ethel Tatarka passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016, following a short illness. Born July 11, 1936, in Lockport NY, Ethel is the daughter of Floyd and Doris (Foster) Bidleman. She…
Susan Terese Hughes — Oct. 12, 1964 – Nov. 18, 2016
Susan Terese Hughes passed away Friday November 18, 2016 in Strong Memorial Hospital. Born in Rutland, VT, she was the daughter of Edward and Joyce Soulia Sanderson. Susan served on…
Ransomville hunter charged over errant bullet
HARTLAND — A 48-year-old Ransomville man was charged with second-degree reckless endangerment, fourth-degree criminal mischief and discharging a weapon over a public highway following an incident on Hosmer Road. According…
Bills return from Cincinnati with win
CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Buffalo Bills are back to .500 following a 16-12 win today over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Buffalo took the lead early as LeSean…
NFTA opts against fare hike
BUFFALO — Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority commissioners approved a $225.5 million budget for 2017 season, one which will not include a fare hike for riders. The $222.5 million budget assumes…
Erie Canal closes this evening
ALBANY — After nearly seven months of smooth sailing, the Erie Canal is closing for business as of 5 p.m. Having opened on April 27 — the earliest opening of…