North Tonawanda News

To all the people complaining about the train whistles, did you learn your lesson? You need to have train whistles.

A 4-year-old boy was struck by a car Friday afternoon on River Road but miraculously survived without severe injuries.

A retired 42-year Napa Autoparts worker recently became, as a hobby, conductor for what may be the world's oldest band.

Two Tonawanda women are reportedly all right following a two car accident at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, at the corner of Wheatfield Street and River Road.

The recent burglary of a North Tonawanda business has fueled suspicions that a group of "gypsy" scam artists may be looking to defraud area homeowners.

A former mayor of the City of Tonawanda and a retired business representative for Teamsters Local 264 have been appointed by Gov.

North Tonawanda DWI: Mark J. Dascomb, 28, 24 Lyman Ave., Cheektowaga, was charged Friday with DWI and speeding following a traffic stop on Niagara Falls Boulevard.

UAW or Teachers unions: Which have done the most damage? It should be obvious the UAW has helped bring the American auto industry to its knees.

World traveler Michelle May, a one time North Tonawanda resident now in her 30s and living in California, made national headlines recently when she was briefly detained in Iran following historic protests in Tehran.

For many domestic violence victims, it's just how things are. And if you don't think you're in an abusive relationship, you're like many of the survivors of about 10,450 domestic violence cases logged in Erie and Niagara counties last year.

The lights are finally back on for two tenants of an Oliver Street apartment, but dark times will likely continue since their landlord collected the rent and abruptly ordered them out.

The New York state Canal Corp. has announced it may abandon a piece of prime real estate along the Erie Canal in North Tonawanda.

An accident in North Tonawanda involving a school bus resulted in serious damage to one car, but no injuries to either driver or to the children aboard the bus.

Only the completion of a stormwater plan stands between North Tonawanda and a Walmart at Melody Fair, City Attorney Shawn Nickerson reported Monday.. State Supreme Court Judge Ralph Boniello has ruled Walmart must submit a stormwater plan mandated by the state before moving ahead with controversial plans for the supercenter.

As expected, representatives from the county's new lobbying firm paid a visit to the area last week.

North Tonawanda DRUGS: Victor J. Kritz, 51, 194 Mead St., Apt. A-5, was arrested Sunday afternoon for second-degree criminal contempt and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.

A city teenager behind the wheel in an alcohol-related crash that claimed the life of her boyfriend has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, city police said.

Marcia Drive in North Tonawanda will be reconstructed and part of the cost will be passed to residents there, the city council resolved Tuesday.

Gratwick Riverside Park is again North Tonawanda's top priority in terms of riverfront development.

Pardon us if we don't get a bit excited - we've been down this road before. Once again, the Niagara County Legislature is looking to reduce its size from 19 representatives to 15.