NCSO: Motorcyclist died after collision with deer, phone pole
LOCKPORT – On Monday, June 23rd, 2025, the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call reporting a motorcycle accident in the 4300 Block of Purdy Road in the Town…
Niagara County Youth Bureau summer lunches planned
The Niagara County Youth Bureau is sponsoring the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) again in 2025 and is pleased to announce the open program site locations. Free meals will be…
Lockport man sentenced to prison for stabbing death of Niagara Falls woman
LOCKPORT — Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced that Keith W. Hill, age 33, of Lockport was sentenced today by County Court Judge Caroline Wojtaszek to spend the…
Man sentenced to 20 years for ‘drug deal gone bad’ that led to death of teen
LOCKPORT — Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced that Luke D. Vaccarella, age 43, was sentenced today to serve 20 years in State Prison for his conviction of…
Lockport police investigating death of person who purportedly jumped from bridge into Erie Canal
On 06/09/2025, at about 10:56 a.m., the Lockport Police Department responded to the area of the Lockport Railroad Bridge for a report of a party that had jumped off the…
Peter L. Granite — June 4, 2025
Peter L. Granite, 97, of Lockport, NY, passed away on June 4, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in…
Lockport fire damage limited to just $60K
There was a lot of smoke but not much actual fire at Thursday night’s commercial structure fire on the corner of Walnut and Washburn streets in Lockport. According to the…
Multiple departments respond to fire in downtown Lockport
Firefighters continue to battle a blaze at a commercial building in Lockport. Shortly after 9 p.m., crews were called to 150 Washburn Street, at the corner of Walnut Street. Lockport’s…
Lockport contractor accused of bilking homeowners
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announces that Wayne A. Michalak, 52, of Lockport, was arraigned yesterday afternoon before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan on an indictment charging…
Transit Drive-In announces 2025 Retro Tuesday schedule
A sure sign of summer coming is the annual release of the Transit Drive-In’s Retro Tuesday schedule. Each Tuesday from May 27th until August 26th, the drive-in will devote one…