Walter “Wes” Confer, III — Oct. 2, 2025
Walter “Wes” Confer III, 55, of Wheatfield, NY, passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2025 in Wheatfield, NY. Born in Niagara Falls, Wes was the beloved son of Roberta “Bobbie”…
Six arrested in multi-agency partnership targeting exploitation of children
New York State Police in partnership with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Town of Lancaster Police Department successfully conducted an operation targeting individuals involved in the online exploitation…
NCSO responds to boat fire in Porter driveway
PORTER — On 10/06/2025 at approximately 1312hrs, The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center received a call reporting a boat on a trailer that was on fire at 902 Balmer…
Former treasurer sentenced for stealing $450K from volunteer fire company
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that James Hoffman, 42, Depew, was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge James F. Bargnesi. He received an indeterminate sentence…
Buffalo woman ordered to perform community service for obstructing police investigation
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that Cariol J. Horne, 57, of Buffalo, was sentenced this morning before Buffalo City Court Judge Tiffany R. Perry to a one-year…
AAA: Local gas prices steady from a week ago
The national average price for a gallon of gasoline is $3.13, down one cent from last Monday. One year ago, the price was $3.17. The New York State average is…
Road closures announced in Town of Lockport
The Niagara County Department of Public Works (DPW) today announced Rapids Rd will be closed between the Bartz-Crosby Road intersection and Raymond Road beginning Monday, October 6. Detour signs will…
Vitamin String Quartet to play Music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton and Beyond at UBCFA
BUFFALO — The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts (UBCFA) presents pop-culture instrumentalists Vitamin String Quartet (VSQ) tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre.…
UB’s Snow, Drennan honored by MAC
BUFFALO – Wide receiver Victor Snow and punter Dylan Drennan were named the Mid-American Conference Offensive and Special Teams Players of the Week, respectively, the league announced on Monday. Both…
Schuwanna Calhoun — Oct. 10, 2025
SCHUWANNA CALHOUN entered into eternal rest on October 5, 2025. She leaves to cherish her memories a host of loving family and friends.