Raymond L. ‘Louie’ Oates — June 9, 1925 – Sept. 28, 2016
Raymond L. “Louie” Oates passed away Wednesday September 28, 2016, in Absolut of Gasport under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Lockport on June 9, 1925, he was the…
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…
Buffalo man pleads guilty to drug charge
BUFFALO — A 40-year-old Buffalo pleaded guilty on Thursday to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, punishable by a maximum of 20 years in prison and a $1…
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…
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…
LRGP member sentenced on RICO, drug charges
BUFFALO — A 33-year-old Buffalo resident who was convicted of RICO conspiracy and conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine, was sentenced Thursday to 168 months in prison by U.S. District Judge…
Buffalo State, Fredonia set to kickoff third year of ‘Battle by the Lake’
Buffalo State and Fredonia are set to rekindle their rivalry starting this Saturday as part of the third annual “Battle by the Lake” competition with men’s and women’s soccer games.…
Purple Eagles to compete at Rocket Invite
The Niagara men’s tennis team continue its fall schedule at the 2016 Rocket Invitational from Friday through Sunday. The Purple Eagles are back on the court after competing in the…
Polka named NU women’s golf coach
NIAGARA UNIV. — Former Niagara golfer Jason Polka (’10) has been named the head coach of the Purple Eagles women’s golf team. “I’m very excited to be returning to Niagara…