Local National Guard members promoted
LATHAM — Several members of the New York Army National Guard hailing from Western New York have received promotions in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Major…
Several schools closed on Thursday
Several local school districts have announced that they will be closed on Thursday, mostly in Niagara County. Closures include: Attica Central Barker Central Cassadaga Valley Central CAO Head Start- Lockport…
Erich Wieser — Feb. 4, 1921 – March 5, 2017
Erich Wieser, age 96, of Newfane, entered into rest on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Born February 4, 1921 in Grose Rubzk, Poland,…
Newfane man charged with stealing purse from Lockport Walmart
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — A 45-year-old Newfane man was charged Sunday with fourth-degree grand larceny, accused of stealing a purse from a Walmart shopper. According to New York State Police,…
Kenneth L. Schulz — Jan. 12, 1926 – Feb. 23, 2017
Kenneth L. Schulz Of Newfane, NY husband of Mary Hayes Schulz entered into rest on Thursday February 23, 2017 in Newfane, NY. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY on…
Richard ‘Dick’ T. Wright — Nov. 26, 1937 – Feb. 21, 2017
Richard “Dick” T. Wright of Newfane, NY husband of Janet McKay Wright passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday February 21, 2017 at Niagara Hospice House. Born on November…
Roberta Sue Pritchard — Aug. 13, 1943 – Jan. 29, 2017
Roberta Sue Pritchard (Bentley) age 73, of Newfane, entered into rest on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at North Gate Nursing Home. Born August 13, 1943 in Lockport, Roberta is the…
David ‘Lane’ Malcomb — Oct. 26, 1932 – Jan. 28, 2017
David “Lane” Delano Malcomb of Newfane, NY, passed away January 28, 2017 in Buffalo, NY. Born on October 26, 1932 in Holly, WV to the late Marvin J. and Ercil…
Charlene Upton — March 11, 1967 – Jan. 28, 2017
Charlene Upton, age 49. Born March 11, 1967 in Newfane to Edith West and the late Clarence Sherman. She entered into rest on January 28th 2017. She passed peacefully in…
Gerald A. Taylor — Jan. 12, 1963 – Jan. 24, 2017
Gerald A. Taylor Of North Tonawanda, entered into rest on Tuesday January 24, 2017 at home, the son of Jacqueline Roger Taylor and the late Gene Taylor. He was born…