Six new submissions for #AllWNYPhotos contest
There were six submitted entries on Thursday to the September “#UpInTheAir” themed #AllWNYPhotos contest — all submitted via email. The first, a photo of the Buffalo Lighthouse comes from Christine…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: The Southern Tier’s war on porcupines
I have a love-hate relationship with porcupines, the giant tree-climbing rodent of the Southern Tier. If I encounter the prickly creatures in the forest I can’t help but enjoy their…
Today’s forecast: A chance of showers with a high near 64
The National Weather Service calls for a chance of showers today with a high near 64 and a low around 55. Saturday, showers are likely with a high near 67…
Sabres drop Toronto in St. Catherines contest
ST. CATHERINES, Ont. — The Buffalo Sabres have a 2-1 record in the pre-season thanks to a fourth-round shootout goal by forward Matt Moulson against the Toronto Maple Leafs at…
Robert A. ‘Art’ Gladow — May 23, 1931 – Sept. 29, 2016
Robert A. “Art” Gladow, age 85, of Newfane, entered into rest on Thursday, September 29, 2016 at Eastern Niagara Hospital in Lockport. Born May 23, 1931 in Lockport, Art is…
Ashville man charged with trespassing
PANAMA — A 28-year-old Ashville man was charged Thursday with second-degree criminal trespassing. According to New York State Police, Matthew Mecusker arrived at a residence in Panama uninvited and pushed…
THE THOMAS LOOP: Boots, Brews & Bacon is Friday, Saturday
Balabans LLC presents Boots, Brews & Bacon – a country/blues music themed event, held Friday, September 30th through Saturday, October 1st – Seneca Square at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino.…
Cheektowaga man pleads guilty to child pornography charges
BUFFALO — Twenty-six-year-old Alexander Burton Blake of Cheektowaga pleaded guilty to distributing and possessing child pornography involving prepubescent children, before Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci. The charges carry…
Final defendant sentenced in credit card scheme
BUFFALO — A 24-year-old citizen of Cuba was sentenced on Thursday to 12 months in prison following a conviction of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The defendant was also ordered…
Williamsville man charged with possession of child porn
BUFFALO — A 48-year-old Williamsville man was charged Thursday with possession of child pornography depicting minors less than 12 years of age. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20…