More than 1,000 without power in Lockport
LOCKPORT — More than 1,000 NYSEG customers are currently without power — and will be for the next 90 minutes or so according to the power company. The outage, which…
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,…
Hot dog: Louie’s celebrates opening of seventh location
NORTH TONAWANDA — Webster Street was done “up” Tuesday afternoon for the grand opening of the newest Louie’s Texas Red Hots. The seventh location of the franchise is co-owned by…
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.…
Riviera Theatre to host tribute to Gene Wilder
NORTH TONAWANDA — The Historic Riviera Theater will host a tribute to Gene Wilder with free screenings on Saturday of two of Wilder’s best known films. The screening, sponsored by…
Niagara County libraries benefit from $62.5K in aid
Niagara County libraries got a boost today in the form of $62.500 in state aid. The funds, secured by State Sen. Rob Ortt as part of this year’s budget, will…
WNY students intern through SUNY Oswego
OSWEGO — Scores of SUNY Oswego students took part in internships in summer 2016 through the college’s Center for Experiential Learning. Those from the area include: Ian W. Campbell of…
Maize opening one of the first signs of fall
NORTH TONAWANDA — Fall is coming. You can tell because The Maize, 3901 Niagara Falls Blvd. opens for the season on Friday. Open 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Sunday through…
Winning TAKE 5 ticket sold in NT
NORTH TONAWANDA — A top prize winning ticket for the New York Lottery’s Aug. 15 TAKE 5 drawing was sold at the 7-Eleven at 6955 Ward Road. The winning ticket…
Ortt pushes bill to cut ‘red tape’ for businesses
NORTH TONAWANDA — State Sen. Rob Ortt joined local business advocates and employees of Audubon Machinery at the North Tonawanda factory today to push for his proposed Red Tape Reduction…