Ethel Tatarka — July 11, 1936 – Nov. 19, 2016
Ethel Tatarka passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016, following a short illness. Born July 11, 1936, in Lockport NY, Ethel is the daughter of Floyd and Doris (Foster) Bidleman. She…
Ransomville hunter charged over errant bullet
HARTLAND — A 48-year-old Ransomville man was charged with second-degree reckless endangerment, fourth-degree criminal mischief and discharging a weapon over a public highway following an incident on Hosmer Road. According…
Bills return from Cincinnati with win
CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Buffalo Bills are back to .500 following a 16-12 win today over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. Buffalo took the lead early as LeSean…
Canisius women’s basketball comeback bid falls short
The Canisius College women’s basketball team couldn’t overcome a slow start, and fell to the Akron Zips at the Koessler Athletic Center on Sunday,73-64. After getting outscored 31-13 in the…
NU men’s basketball falls despite season-high 30 points for Scott
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Matt Scott led all scorers with a season-high 30 points as the Purple Eagles fell to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, 78-65, on Sunday. Kahlil Dukes opened…
NU women’s basketball falls to Maryland
NIAGARA UNIV. — The Niagara women’s basketball team was defeated by No. 6/5 Maryland on Sunday afternoon. Coach’s Corner “There’s nothing for us to hang our heads about today,” said…
NFTA opts against fare hike
BUFFALO — Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority commissioners approved a $225.5 million budget for 2017 season, one which will not include a fare hike for riders. The $222.5 million budget assumes…
Erie Canal closes this evening
ALBANY — After nearly seven months of smooth sailing, the Erie Canal is closing for business as of 5 p.m. Having opened on April 27 — the earliest opening of…
Cuomo speaks out against discrimination, harassment in schools
ALBANY — New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, in a letter to State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia, requested that the State Education Department take immediate action to address these instances…