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updated: Mon Jun 30, 2008 02:16 pm

Lockport News

Local news for Lockport, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Monday Jun 30 | Union-Sun & Journal

Q&A: New workcamp, same service

After a year hiatus, workcamp has returned to Lockport with a different organization bringing in teams of teens who will be working today through Friday at homes in the area.

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Wed May 28, 2008

Chicago Sun-Times

Try saying 'Krzyszkowski' in front of thousands

Agne Cvirkaite is used to the drill. A substitute teacher makes it down to the C's in roll call and then pauses -- for a very long time.

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Mon May 26, 2008

Niagara Gazette

Oprah Magazine: Former resident's condo featured

BY KELLY WARTH Intern Lockport native Kelly O'Neil and her husband, Gregory De Pena, were highlighted in "O at Home" magazine's spring edition as masters of making the most of every inch of their ...

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Thu May 22, 2008

Union-Sun & Journal

Lockport Schools: District will fix high school pool roof

In an effort to fix the roof over the pool at Lockport High School in a timely manner, the district has sent an emergency resolution to the state education department to get approval to start the project as ...

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Thu May 15, 2008

WWL-TV New Orleans

Death of mother, children tears at family

“Their life ended before it started”

Hours before the calendar turned to Mother's Day, Dawn Graham's last act as a mother was to protect the children she loved. via WWL-TV New Orleans

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Related Topix: Houma Metro, Houma, LA, Baton Rouge, LA, New Orleans, LA, New Orleans Metro

Tue May 13, 2008

Union-Sun & Journal

EDUCATION: Upson students win essay contest

“It was a hard topic compared to last year's, but they came through”

Sometimes kids will say "when I grow up..." followed by what they want to be or what they want to do when they're an adult. via Union-Sun & Journal

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Arts, Poetry, Family, Kids

Tue May 06, 2008

Buffalo News

'A little character' on the canal

“Our idea is to have total respect for the future of what's going on in there”

The city Planning Board will decide at its meeting Monday whether to place fake facades and props in front of two Canal Street buildings to provide a backdrop for tourists to take photos of each other. via Buffalo News

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Sun May 04, 2008

Buffalo News

Key to Locks program to include new song

The presentation of the third annual Key to the Locks Award on Saturday also will include the performance of a new original song about the Erie Canal, the History Center of Niagara announced. via Buffalo News

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Fri May 02, 2008

KALB-TV Alexandria

La. Fishermen Arrested

By Farrah Reyna - Anchor/Reporter Capt. Sammy Martin & Adam Einck-LA Wildlife & Fisheries Dept. via KALB-TV Alexandria

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Wed Apr 30, 2008

Homer Sun

Lockport High School may go to split shifts in future

“It is always a concern when a school district is pushed from a proactive stance to a more reactive one. Therefore, there is a need to implement alternative student scheduling options ...”

Lockport Township High School has adopted policies that would put students on staggered shifts and split shifts in the future if the district cannot build or expand facilities. via Homer Sun

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Fri Apr 25, 2008

Union-Sun & Journal

City of Lockport: Kendig to sell Canal St. stake to GLDC

“We don't plan to be in the real estate business”

Greater Lockport Development Corp. will buy out its partner in Canal Street redevelopment. via Union-Sun & Journal

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Thu Apr 17, 2008

KLFY-TV Lafayette

Pro-Jindal group raises $750,000 to boost his message

A nonprofit group formed to tout Governor Bobby Jindal's political and policy plans raised nearly $750,000 since forming three months ago. via KLFY-TV Lafayette

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Metro

Tue Apr 15, 2008

BayouBuzz.com

Louisiana Shipper Boysie Bollinger Elected To Bank Board

“Boysie's knowledge of the Gulf Coast markets served by the financial-services subsidiaries of First Trust Corporation, as well as his vision and leadership, bring tremendous strength to our organization”

Donald T. "Boysie" Bollinger has been elected to the board of directors of First Bank and Trust. via BayouBuzz.com

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Related Topix: Transportation, Automakers, Louisiana, New Orleans Metro, New Orleans, LA

Thu Apr 10, 2008

Louisiana State Police

Car Strikes Farm Tractor in South Lafourche; Kills One

On Thursday, April 10, 2008 at approximately 8:30 am, a passenger car struck the rear of a farm tractor on LA 3235 in Galliano in Lafourche Parish. via Louisiana State Police

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Related Topix: Galliano, LA, Kraemer, LA, Louisiana

Thu Apr 03, 2008

The Daily Reveille

Cohen & the Ghost to play campus

“I never took a break and put albums out consistently.”

Band to embark on East Coast tour Matthew Sigur Issue date: 4/3/08 Section: Entertainment As Cohen Hartman, lead singer of Baton Rouge's own Cohen & the Ghost, spoke with nostalgia about a recent Arcade Fire ... via The Daily Reveille

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Related Topix: The Arcade Fire, Alternative-Rock, Entertainment

Thu Mar 27, 2008

2theadvocate.com

Man jailed in Galliano carjacking

A man armed with a pellet gun stole a pickup as the owner was pumping gasoline into the vehicle, Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre reported. via 2theadvocate.com

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Related Topix: Galliano, LA, Cut Off, LA, Larose, LA

Tue Mar 04, 2008

Union-Sun & Journal

LOCKPORT: Police board eyes digital upgrade

“Every time you make a copy with a tape, it gets worse and worse”

The city police board is considering asking the city council to purchase new video equipment for several police cars. via Union-Sun & Journal

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Thu Feb 28, 2008

Union-Sun & Journal

LOCKPORT: High school recognizing 'quality students'

“It was something that wasn't provided here before”

It's not quantity, but quality students that Lockport High School wants to showcase at a special award dinner in April. via Union-Sun & Journal

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Tue Feb 12, 2008

Union-Sun & Journal

BUSINESS: Music in Action comes to Lockport High School.

“I read about it. They talked about how we would get bands and try and support them.”

Lockport high school students are getting a chance to see a side of music that is likely new to them: the business side. via Union-Sun & Journal

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Pop/Rock, The Goo Goo Dolls

Fri Feb 08, 2008

Union-Sun & Journal

LOCKPORT: LHS panel discussion is on improving community

“The diversity of the panel, I think, will also create an environment people can feel free to open a dialogue”

Lockport High School wants to invite the community to a discussion to find "solutions for a better community." The Black History Club is hosting a panel discussion at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, in the high school ... via Union-Sun & Journal

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