Barker Lions learn about Music Boosters
BARKER — The Barker Lions Club got a visit at its recent meeting from Nancy Pettinger and Maria Cantella of the Barker Music Boosters. For eight years, the Music Boosters…
Barker man sentenced for distributing methylone
BUFFALO — A 40-year-old Barker man who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute methylone, was sentenced to 200 months in prison this morning. Assistant U.S. Attorney Frank T.…
Barker Lions kick off year with visit from district governor
BARKER — Lions Club District Governor John Haak was the guest speak Wednesday at the season’s opening meeting of the Barker Lions Club. Introduced by Zone Chair Tom Watt, Haak…
Obituaries published Aug. 31, 2016
Below are links to the obituaries published on Aug. 31, 2016 Donald E. Mosher — Sept. 2, 1927 – Aug. 31, 2016 Norine M. Wendt — Nov. 7, 1929 –…
Jack Hefferon — March 21, 1941 – Aug. 30, 2016
Jack Hefferon, 75 of Barker, entered peacefully into rest on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, surrounded by his loving family and the compassionate embrace of Hospice care. Jack was born March…
Barker’s Costello honored by peers
BARKER — As a young businessman, Melvin Jones joined the Business Circle, a businessmen’s luncheon group, and was shortly elected secretary. This group was one of many at that time…
Three Niagara County beaches closed
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — Three Niagara County beaches are closed today due to potential health concerns, according to the Niagara County Department of Health. Olcott Beach has been labeled as…
Barker man charged with DWI
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — A 21-year-old Barker man was charged Saturday with DWI following a Keck Road traffic stop. According to New York State Police, Troopers had stopped to check…
Barker Lions to spend night at the races
RANSOMVILLE — Current and past Lions Club members from across Western New York are invited to participate in Lions Know at the Races at the Ransomville Speedway Aug. 5. The…
NIAGARA’S HISTORY: Somerset/Barker (photo)
This is a road-widening project in the fall of 1963, at the corner of Quaker and Lake Roads, looking north. A 1963 Ford Falcon sits in the lot of the…