Four charged in Niagara County drug bust
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO — Acting U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Ramone Westbrook, 27, Rico Freeman, 33, Corey Bradberry, 34, all of Niagara Falls; and Darius Dix,…
Four WNY students earn awards at research conference
STAFF REPORTS ELMIRA — Four Western New York-area students attending Elmira College received awards at the 8th Annual Student Research Conference on May 10. More than 40 Elmira students, representing…
Kenan Center to offer family yoga and mindfulness classes
STAFF REPORTS LOCKPORT — The Kenan Center is planning two yoga and mindfulness programs for families on June 10 and 24. Both yoga classes will take place at the Kenan…
Duane A. ‘Stew’ Schoelles — March 4, 1931 – May 11, 2017
Duane A. “Stew” Schoelles of the Town of Niagara, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017. He was born in Lockport, NY, on March 4, 1931, the son of the…
Local residents receive RIT Excellence in Student Life awards
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER — Twenty-five graduating students from Rochester Institute of Technology received an Excellence in Student Life award on May 8 for fostering and encouraging the goals of engagement…
Gary B. Fitch — July 12, 1935 – May 9, 2017
Gary B. Fitch of Olcott, beloved husband of Patricia MacKearnin Fitch entered into rest on Tuesday May 9, 2017 in Lockport, NY. He was born in Buffalo, NY on July…
Medina man accused of threatening motorcyclist with a bat
STAFF REPORTS TOWN OF LOCKPORT — A 46-year-old Medina man was charged Monday with second-degree menacing, second-degree harassment and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon following a road rage incident.…
Lockport career fair slated for Wednesday
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com County lawmakers attend the Spring Job Fair, held March 29 in Niagara Falls. LOCKPORT — Niagara Director of Employment and Training Donald Jablonski said that successful hiring…
Winifred Mae Herman — Dec. 14, 1921 – May 1, 2017
Winifred Herman, age 95, went to heaven from Florida, Monday May 1, 2017. Born December 14, 1921 in Lockport New York. Winifred is the daughter of Harry and Lillian (Thorne)…
Niagara County sells historic building to Greater Lockport Development Corp. for $1
STAFF REPORTS news@allwnynews.com LOCKPORT — County lawmakers overwhelmingly backed a resolution Tuesday that will transfer a surplus building in Lockport’s downtown to the city in a move intended to help…