Erie County Sheriff’s Office mourns loss of K9 Cerros
BUFFALO — The Erie County Sheriff’s Office mourning the loss of retired K9 Cerros, who died Friday after an illness. The K9 team of Deputy Burdzy and Cerros were assigned…
State surplus vehicles to be sold
Surplus vehicle, highway equipment, and miscellaneous property auctions will be held next week in various locations in Western New York. The first local auction will be held Wednesday at the…
ALERT: Police identify elderly man found deceased in Allegheny River
New York State Police have released the identity of the man whose 83-year-old body was found deceased Wednesday in the Allegheny River. Police said, Robert L. Granger Sr. of Allegany…
Falls woman charged with DWI
NIAGARA FALLS — A 24-year-old Niagara Falls woman was charged Sunday with driving while intoxicated following a traffic stop on Niagara Street. According to New York State Police, Kristie Stroup…
Independence Party backs Alexander in NT race
NORTH TONAWANDA — The Niagara County Independence Party will back the candidacy of acting City Attorney Katherine D. Alexander in the Lumber City, Party Chairwoman Susan Agnello Eberwein announced Wednesday…
Today’s forecast: A chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high near 75
The National Weather Service calls for a slight chance of showers this morning and a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening with a high near 75 and…
EXPLORING THE NIAGARA FRONTIER: Reindeer moss – the edible lichen (or so they say)
In the Far North of Canada, reindeer moss is an incredibly important food for caribou. It has been estimated that it provides 50% of the nourishment for the hoofed beasts…
Scio men charged with multiple burglaries
SCIO — A pair of Scio men were charged with multiple counts of burglary by New York State Police following a lengthy investigation into burglaries in the towns of Wirt…
Ortt honors Town of Niagara veteran
ALBANY — State Sen. Rob Ortt honored United States Air Force veteran Ron Bassham, 81, during a special ceremony in the state’s capital on Tuesday. The Town of Niagara resident…