Higgins’ staff to meet with constituents
Staff from Congressman Brian Higgins’ office will be available to meet with constituents in the 26th Congressional District on four occasions in the next nine days as part of the…
Clarence man charged with petit larceny, trespassing, resisting arrest
NEWSTEAD — A 21-year-old Clarence man was charged Friday with petit larceny, trespassing, resisting arrest and obstruction. According to New York State Police, Troopers had responded to a Sandhill Road…
West meets WNY — ‘Saint Pablo’ tour to stop in Buffalo
Kanye West is is stopping in Buffalo on Aug. 27 as part of his “Saint Pablo” tour in promotion of the recently released “The Life of Pablo.” The at-times controversial…
Teen found dead in Erie Canal
GAINES — A 17-year-old Albion boy was found dead in the Erie Canal early this morning. Raymond Kingdollar was found by a passerby near Gaines Basin Road. He was pronounced…
Today’s forecast: Sunny with a high near 72
The National Weather Service calls for sunny skies today with a high near 72. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 54. Wednesday will be mostly sunny with…
Tractor trailer downs lines, closes Ward Road in Wheatfield
WHEATFIELD — A tractor trailer brought down utility lines on Ward Road between Niagara Falls Boulevard and Church Road around 5:30 a.m., closing the road for up to six hours.…
Six charged with DWI in Memorial Day weekend blitz
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — The Niagara County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that six people were charged with driving while intoxicated between May 27 and May 31 as part of a…
Hartland man accusing of slashing tires
LOCKPORT — A Hartland man is facing criminal mischief charges after New York State Police say he slashed two tires on a BMW. NYSP charged Nicholas Pleace on Wednesday, accusing…
Thruway Authority, Canal Corp. have new director
A former Connecticut mayor will serve as the new Executive Director for the New York State Thruway Authority and Canal Corporation, pending State Senate approval. Bill Finch was nominated Monday…
Ohio man charged with weapon possession at border
LEWISTON — A 56-year-old Ohio man was charged Saturday with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon after being refused entry to Canada with a handgun. According to New York State…