Poloncarz opts out of Congressional race
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced today that he would not be seeking the soon-to-be vacated Congressional seat currently held by Brian Higgins. Higgins announced in early November that he…
Amherst PD detective put on leave following federal complaint
The Amherst Police Department reported today that Detective Gregory Trotter has been put on administrative leave. According to a post to the police department’s social media, a complaint has been…
Wilson fire under investigation
WILSON — On December 6, 2023. at 0822 hours, Niagara County Emergency Communications received a call over the radio from an Assistant Fire Chief from Wilson Fire Co., reporting a…
Big Ditch explains reasoning behind Lockport tap room
Big Ditch Brewery, which recently announced it would be opening a new tap room in downtown Lockport, posted an explanation to their blog on Friday explaining their thought process. According…
Porter barn fire under investigation
PORTER — On December 3rd, 2023 at 2145 Hours, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a 911 call reporting a possible barn fire at 3742 Dickersonville Road. A…
First Erie County overdose death linked to carfentanil – an opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl
The Erie County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed the first Erie County opioid-related overdose death linked to carfentanil, a synthetic opioid that is about 10,000 times more potent than morphine…
Fire in Ransomville mobile home community under investigation
RANSOMVILLE – On November 29th, 2023 at 15:21 Hours, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch Center received a call reporting a house fire at 999 Balmer Road Lot C16. Niagara…
School bus crash in Wellington under investigation
On November 27, 2023, Troopers out of SP Wellsville responded to a collision involving a bus and a vehicle on State Route 19 in the town of Wellsville, NY. Investigation…
Man charged with stalking, impersonation
On November 8, 2023, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Clarence and SP Penfield arrested Thomas M. McCorry, 48 of Penfield, NY for Stalking 3rd degree, Criminal Impersonation…
Niagara County Legislator Tony Nemi appointed to two committees by state organization
Niagara County Legislator Tony Nemi has been appointed to the Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Employee Relations Standing Committees by the New York State Association of Counties (NYSAC). NYSAC is bipartisan…