Russell D. Wickins — March 10, 1942 – Jan. 30, 2017
Russell D. Wickins earned his air force and angel wings on January 30, 2017 after a long and courageous battle with many health issues. Born in North Tonawanda and raised…
Air base rep. re-affirms wind farm wouldn’t affect current operations
NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION — A proposed wind farm along the Lake Ontario shoreline in Somerset and Yates will not affect current operations of the 914th Airlift Wing at…
Republican lawmakers introduce anti-wind legislation
ALBANY — New York State Sen. Rob Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, and Assemblyman Mike Norris, R-Lockport, have introduced legislation to their respective chambers banning wind turbines from being erected within 40…
Collins re-introduces anti-wind turbine legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) was joined today by Congressmen Blake Farenthold (TX-27) and Walter B. Jones (NC-3) to introduce legislation that would curb the installation of wind…
Collins introduces legislation to blow back wind turbines
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Chris Collins (NY-27) today introduced legislation that would curb the installation of wind turbines in close proximity to military installations, such as the Niagara Falls Air…
Obituary published Sept. 11, 2016
Below is a link to the obituary published on Sept. 11, 2016 Roger Chester Payne — April 30, 1936 – Sept. 11, 2016 Obituaries are published free of charge from…
Roger Chester Payne — April 30, 1936 – Sept. 11, 2016
Roger Chester Payne, age 80, of the town of Somerset, entered into rest on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Born April 30, 1936…
Somerset man charged after stolen vehicle recovered
HARTLAND — A 47-year-old Somerset man was charged Friday with several crimes after Niagara County Sheriff’s deputies caught him fleeing a stolen vehicle. According to NCSO, deputies had gotten a…
Pauline D. Komarowski — Aug. 31, 1920 – July 1, 2016
Pauline D. Komarowski Of Somerset, wife of the late Joseph Komarowski entered into rest on Friday July 1, 2016 in Gasport, NY. She was born in Rochester, NY on August…
NIAGARA’S HISTORY: Somerset/Barker (photo)
This is a road-widening project in the fall of 1963, at the corner of Quaker and Lake Roads, looking north. A 1963 Ford Falcon sits in the lot of the…