Gas prices continue to rise
Gasoline prices inched upward again this week locally, as well as across the country. The national average price for regular unleaded gasoline is now $2.24 per gallon, up three cents…
Local National Guard members promoted
LATHAM — Eighteen members of the New York Army National Guard hailing from Western New York were recently promoted in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. They…
Gas prices rise following OPEC deal
The price of gasoline rose across the board in the last week as a result of a weekend OPEC deal to cut output, according to AAA. The national average price…
Nominations sought for Orleans County Heritage Heroes awards
BATAVIA — Now in its fourth year, Genesee Community College and the Orleans Hub are proud to continue the Orleans County Heritage Heroes Awards which recognize the dedication and hard…
Aquarium of Niagara adds two to staff
NIAGARA FALLS — The Aquarium of Niagara recently welcomed two new additions to the staff; Richelle Swem is the new curator of animals, while Joe Weickart is the aquarium’s new…
Energy-efficient lights reducing seasonal electric demands
RENSSELAER — Holiday lighting is expected to add 750-800 megawatts (MW) to the level of electricity used by New Yorkers this season, the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) reports.…
GCC to offer new solar manufacturing course in January
BATAVIA — Beginning with the spring 2017 semester, Genesee Community College will offer a course on solar manufacturing. Introduction to Solar Manufacturing (CHE193), taught by Dr. Brian Fraser, assistant professor…
New York Power Authority fishing piers to close tonight
LEWISTON — New York Power Authority fishing facilities, including the fishing pier at the base of NYPA’s Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant, will close for the season at dusk.…
Grand Island’s Suthar named to Georgia State planning committee
ATLANTA, Ga. — Hiral Suthar of Grand Island was recently named to the 2017 Georgia State Undergraduate Research Conference (GSURC) Student Planning Committee. GSURC is an interdisciplinary undergraduate research conference…
Gas prices rise following OPEC announcement
Gas prices increased across the board in the last week, up a penny in Buffalo and Rochester, and up even more statewide and nationally, according to AAA. The price of…