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…
Multiple departments respond to fire in downtown Lockport
Firefighters continue to battle a blaze at a commercial building in Lockport. Shortly after 9 p.m., crews were called to 150 Washburn Street, at the corner of Walnut Street. Lockport’s…
Local law enforcement will be on the lookout for impaired drivers this weekend
Niagara County Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announces a unified initiative with local law enforcement agencies across Niagara County to combat impaired driving. This effort, part of a statewide campaign, combines…
Niagara County still accepting applications for Correction Officer positions
No Civil Service Test Necessary, Modified Residency Requirement Niagara County is now recruiting for corrections officers and is continuing a program that replaced the civil service written exam with a…
Cambria homeowner injured in barn fire
CAMBRIA — On May 3rd, 2025 at approximately 0849 hours, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Communication Center received a 911 call reporting smoke and flames coming from a barn in the…
Hartland fire that spread from garage to house under investigation
HARTLAND — On Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2153 hours, the Niagara County Communications Center received a report of a garage fire at 8432 Chapman Road. Sheriff’s Deputies and Fire…
Niagara County legislator raises traffic issues related to Amazon project
Niagara County Legislator Chris Robins is raising concerns related to the construction of the Amazon Distribution Center in the Town of Niagara. Robins said there are both immediate issues that…
NCSO releases names of those involved in fatal Newfane crash
NEWFANE — The parties involved in the fatal motor vehicle accident that occurred at 2707 Hess Road in the Town of Newfane on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 1007 hours,…