Three charged with welfare fraud
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — Three women were charged with welfare fraud following investigations by the Niagara County Department of Social Services and the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office Welfare Fraud Unit,…
James P. Stewart, III — May 28, 1940 – Sept. 15, 2016
James P. Stewart, III, 76, of Lockport, NY, passed from this life on Thursday, September 15, 2016 in Mount View Assisted Living in Lockport, NY. Born on May 28, 1940,…
Lockport library offers ‘Preschool Yoga’
LOCKPORT — A “Preschool Yoga” workshop will be held from 10 – 10:45 a.m. Friday in Lockport Public Library’s Orchard Room. Certified yoga instructor Donna Baia from Kidding around Yoga,…
Lighthouse Cafe features Darryl Whitcomb on Saturday
LOCKPORT — Starfield recording artist Darryl Whitcomb debuts at 7 p.m. Saturday at The Lighthouse Café, 555 Davison Road. Darryl is a singer/song writer/keyboardist who recently released the song “All…
Kenan Center hosting paint and wine nights
LOCKPORT — The Kenan Center is hosting a series of paint and wine events called “Paints Uncorked” in the Taylor Theatre Meeting Room. The evening activity allows attendees to create…
THESE OLD WALKIN’ SHOES: Does anybody really know what time it is?
EDITOR’S NOTE: “These Old Walkin’ Shoes” is a regular feature by All WNY contributor Craig Bacon on Niagara’s Water Cooler. We are running this particular column due to its high…
Two from Lockport charged with welfare fraud
LOCKPORT — A pair of Lockportians were charged Tuesday with welfare fraud, according to Niagara County Sheriff Jim Voutour Fourty-five-year-old Irving Burkhardt and 30-year-old Casey Roberts were arrested on several…
Ortt to dole out funds to Niagara County law enforcement
ALBANY — State Sen. Rob Ortt will present law enforcement agencies in Niagara County with a total of $50,000 in state funding for public protection efforts. Senator Ortt secured the…
Lockport fire determined to be arson
LOCKPORT — Lockport officials have declared that the massive fire at the High Tread International tire recycling facility on Aug. 10 was arson. Investigation by the Lockport Police and Fire…
North Tonawanda woman charged with welfare fraud
LOCKPORT — A 28-year-old North Tonawanda woman was charged with welfare fraud following an investigation by the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office. According to Niagara County Sheriff Jim Voutour, Jordan R.…