Rapid cat reported in Wheatfield/NT area
WHEATFIELD — Officials from the Niagara County Department of Health Environmental Health Division report a cat that attacked a woman walking her dog on July 13 on Demler Road in…
ALERT: Numerous power outages in Niagara County
Hundreds of National Grid customers in Niagara County are currently without power as a dozen clusters of powerless customers scatter the central part of the county. Outages in Cambria, Bergholtz,…
State ducks charities, Ortt offers solution
ALBANY — Several area charity duck races planned for the summer had to be canceled because the state told them they were running afoul of the law. The state considered…
Pair charged with reckless endangerment on motorcycles
ELLICOTTVILLE — Two motorcyclists were charged with reckless endangerment Thursday after New York State Police say they were traveling in excess of 120 mph. According to the police report, Troopers…
Prescription drug drop boxes added in Niagara County
There are three new drop-box sites for area residents to dispose of unwanted and expired prescription drugs in Niagara County. The drop boxes are designed to protect the communities by…
Platter’s gets $100K grant for relocation
NORTH TONAWANDA — Platter’s Chocolate, makers of WNY’s famed sponge candy, has been granted a $100,000 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Business Program award to assist its relocation from…
Taste of the Tonawandas slated for Sunday
Gateway Harbor plays host to Taste of the Tonawandas Sunday, rain or shine. From noon to 7 p.m., enjoy live music, children’s entertainment and, of course, food from local favorites…
Five charged with attempting to smuggle drugs into Niagara County Jail
TOWN OF LOCKPORT — Five people have been charged with attempting to smuggle marijuana and Suboxone into the Niagara County Jail. According to Niagara County Sheriff Jim Voutour, two people…
Independence Party backs Alexander in NT race
NORTH TONAWANDA — The Niagara County Independence Party will back the candidacy of acting City Attorney Katherine D. Alexander in the Lumber City, Party Chairwoman Susan Agnello Eberwein announced Wednesday…
NT concert series to feature Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Rik Emmett and Three Dog Night
NORTH TONAWANDA — A three-week summer concert series at Gratwick Park will feature Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Rik Emmett and Three Dog Night. Rockin’ on the River will take place June…