NCSO: Motorcyclist died after collision with deer, phone pole
LOCKPORT – On Monday, June 23rd, 2025, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a motorcycle accident in the 4300 Block of Purdy Road in the Town…
State Police issue 766 speeding tickets in WNY during annual ‘Speed Week’campaign
The New York State Police today announced that Troopers issued 27,208 total traffic tickets during the special “Speed Week” traffic enforcement campaign. “Speed Week,” which was conducted from Monday, June…
GUEST VIEW: National designation among the recent Erie County highlights
By Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz I’ve been incredibly busy over the past month with meetings, phone calls, administrative duties, and taking tours of some of the small businesses…
Niagara County and NT broker agreement to combat blight at former Lowry Middle School
Niagara County Legislator Rich Andres and North Tonawanda 2nd Ward Alderman Frank DiBernardo announced today a new access agreement between the Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corporation (NORLIC), the county’s…
State police to target speeding, aggressive driving
The New York State Police will target speeding and aggressive drivers during a special weeklong traffic enforcement initiative. This year’s “Speed Week” enforcement campaign starts Monday, June 9, 2025, and…
Lockport police investigating death of person who purportedly jumped from bridge into Erie Canal
On 06/09/2025, at about 10:56 a.m., the Lockport Police Department responded to the area of the Lockport Railroad Bridge for a report of a party that had jumped off the…
Wheatfield fire under investigation
WHEATFIELD – On 06/09/2025 at approximately 02:42 hrs, The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a telephone call reporting a structure fire at 2217 Cayuga Drive in the Town…
Newfane fire under investigation
NEWFANE – On Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 1647 hours, the Niagara County Communications Center received a report of a possible shed fire at 7139 Ellicott Road. Responding fire personnel…
County clerks warn of DMV scam
The County Clerks in Orleans and Niagara Counties today warned residents that a text scam involving fake Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) notifications has been circulating extensively to residents of…
Lockport fire damage limited to just $60K
There was a lot of smoke but not much actual fire at Thursday night’s commercial structure fire on the corner of Walnut and Washburn streets in Lockport. According to the…