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…
Obituaries published Sept. 13, 2016
Below are links to the obituaries published on Sept. 13, 2016 Donald A. Miller — Feb. 21, 1944 – Sept. 12, 2016 Wilfred H. Gillings Jr. — Jan. 17, 1934…
Wilfred H. Gillings Jr. — Jan. 17, 1934 – Sept. 7, 2016
Wilfred H. Gillings Jr. passed away September 7, 2016 in Pennsylvania. Born in Lockport on January 17, 1934 he was the son of Wilfred and Blanche (Hollenbeck) Gillings, Sr. Wilfred…
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…
Obituaries published Sept. 8, 2016
Below are the links to the obituaries published on Sept. 8, 2016 Pauline (Goetze) Pratt — March 3, 1933 – Sept. 6, 2016 James L. “Jimmy” Delaney — Nov. 2,…
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.…
EPA to hold meeting tonight on Lockport cleanup
LOCKPORT — A public meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the 4-H Training Center on the Niagara County Fairgrounds concerning a $23 million proposal to clean up contamination…