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Campers undertake home makeovers
They may only be visitors, but Annie Shisler has a different view. "They're my angels," she said.
BLOTTER: Police reports published July 5
City of Lockport * PETIT LARCENY: A Gasport woman reported a bicycle stolen Wednesday night or Thursday morning while it was parked at a bike rack 77 Main St.
Molson Canal Concert Series opens tonight in Lockport
Thousands of people are expected to descend on Lockport tonight for the first show in a free outdoor classic rock concert series that moved to the city from North Tonawanda.
TUESDAY: Fireworks, parades, entertainment to mark Independence Day festivities
Local residents can enjoy three full day of fireworks starting this holiday weekend at various Niagara locations.
COLLISION: Mercy Flight transports two after rollover crash
Three people were taken to the Erie County Medical Center after a collision at Carmen and Rochester roads Wednesday.
BLOTTER: Police reports published June 29, 2008
City of Lockport * CHARGED: Nathan O. Forrest, 19, 7683 Highland Drive, Gasport, was charged with underage drinking.
AGRICULTURE: It's prime time for picking summer produce
Oscar Vizcarra, owner of Becker Farms in Gasport, used one word to describe the picking season of strawberries.
Roy-Hart's top 2: Staines is valedictorian; Zayac, salutatorian
Cole Staines and Jason Zayac left their calculus exam a couple of weeks ago breathing a sigh of relief.
BLOTTER: Police news published June 23
City of Lockport CHARGED: Amanda M. Travis, 24, 283 South St., Apt. 2, was charged with second-degree harassment.
RELIGION: Merger Mass will be celebrated Saturday
Parishioners of St. Mary's of Gasport, merging with St. John the Baptist on Chestnut Street, will be greeted by some familiar faces when they attend the first Mass of the merged churches at 5 p.m. Saturday.
Gasport house damaged in fire is still standing
A Main Street house in Gasport that was heavily damaged by a fire in February is a nasty sight for residents.
CRIME: Teacher faces fourth DWI charge
The City of Lockport elementary school teacher who has been charged three times with driving while intoxicated was arrested again Monday evening, this time accused of struggling with officers during a traffic ...
THURSDAY: Accused 9/11 mastermind tells judge he wants death penalty
Alleged 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed says wants a death sentence so he can be a martyr.
Lockport Schools: Lockport High School looking for distinguished alumni
The Lockport High School Foundation is accepting nominations for Distinguished Alumni.
MONDAY: Boy treated for gunshot wound to the leg
INVESTIGATION: Boy's father says gun went off accidentally. Staff Reports The Niagara County Sheriff's Department is investigating the circumstances that led to a boy being shot through the thigh while he was ...
Woman killed in collision of motorcycle, camper
A young Gasport woman died Monday afternoon in a motorcycle accident on Ridge Road in the Town of Newfane, Niagara County sheriff's deputies report.
AGRICULTURE: Local farms, wineries feel effects of a labor shortage
BY JOE OLENICK olenickj@gnnewspaper.com Some local farms and wineries are having a problem with finding labor - the result of immigration issues and a shrinking pool of migrant workers.
High Gas Prices: Some non-digital pumps show prices for half a gallon
Gas prices have gotten so high, even some of the pumps can't handle it. Some gas stations in New York state have older, non-digital fuel pumps that cannot figure out prices higher than $3.99910 a gallon.
142nd DISTRICT: Cole wins Republican nomination
Assemblyman Mike Cole won the Republican endorsement for re-election to the 142nd Assembly District on Wednesday night in front of a large, capacity meeting of committee men and women from across the district.