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…
Pair charged with burglaries at 9 car washes, 3 self storage units, churches
On April 22, 2025, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation out of SP Lockport arrested Michael E. Tomaka, 39 of Buffalo, NY for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree, Burglary…
Tinted windshield leads to drug, weapons charges
On April 24, 2025, Troopers out of SP Lockport arrested Michael S. Wrzos, 45 of Lockport, NY for Criminal Possession of an Assault Weapon -D Felony (4 counts), Criminal Possession…
Niagara County Jail inmate charged with harassment following toilet water incident
LOCKPORT – Sheriff Michael Filicetti announces the arrest of 26 year old, Tyrell S. Handley, an incarcerated individual at the Niagara County Correctional Facility. According to NCSO, on March 29,2025,…
Three arrested in underage drinking detail
On Sunday March 16, 2025, the New York State Police in Lockport conducted an underage drinking detail in Niagara and Erie County. The following arrests were made: Georgia A. Thompson,…
Four sentenced to prison terms over 2022 Lockport shooting
LOCKPORT — Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced that four defendants are headed to State Prison for their roles in a November 7, 2022, house shooting on Hawley…