Amherst doctor sentenced with health care fraud
BUFFALO — Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today Dr. Albert R. Cowie, 38, of Amherst, NY, who was convicted of obtaining controlled substances by fraud and health…
Francis X. Francis — Jan. 30, 2017
FRANCIS – Dr. Francis X. Of Amherst, NY, entered into rest January 30, 2017. Beloved husband of Georgia (nee Goetzmann) Francis; devoted father of Linda R. Hilbert, Helen L. (Neal)…
2 indicted on cocaine charges
BUFFALO — A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Tyrone Pennick, 40, of Amherst, and Geneva Smith, 30, of Buffalo, with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute,…
7 from WNY named to Oneonta Provost’s List
ONEONTA — A total of 200 SUNY Oneonta students, including seven from Western New York, earned Provost’s List honors for the fall 2016 semester. To qualify for the Provost’s List,…
15-year-old picked up for speeding — mom charged
AMHERST — A 37-year-old Tonawanda woman is facing three counts of endangering the welfare of a child, accused of allowing her 15-year-old drive with her 10-year-old and three-year-old in the…
Amherst woman charged with drugged driving, pot possession
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — A 22-year-old Amherst woman was charged Saturday with driving a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs and unlawful possession of marijuana following a disturbance call. According…
Amherst man sentenced on drug charge
BUFFALO — Daryl Vandermark, 45, of Amherst, who was convicted of conspiracy to import into the United States Alpha-PVP, was sentenced to 12 months in prison by U.S. District Judge…
Angela L. Leighton — Feb. 28, 1973 – Dec. 30, 2016
Angela L. Leighton of Amherst, NY, formerly of the Tuscarora Nation, passed away Friday, December 30, 2016, in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital, Amherst, NY. A member of the Snipe Clan,…
Sears to close two local stores
Two local Sears stores will close in the coming months. The stores at the Walden Galleria and Boulevard Mall will begin liquidation sales Jan. 6 with an anticipated closing by…
Local Guard soldiers re-enlist
LATHAM — Major General Anthony P. German, the Adjutant General, announces the recent reenlistment of 14 Western New Yorkers who are members of the New York Army National Guard in…