Lockport News

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

“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

“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

“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

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

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

“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

“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

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

“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

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

“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

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

“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

“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

“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

“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