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Niagara County: Deputy injured while responding to fire
Niagara County Sheriffs Deputy Ray Needle suffered a broken leg while responding to a fire on Sunset Island at 2:13 a.m. Friday, according to reports.
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Niagara Street: Alternatives sought for sex offenders
A top official with the New York State Division of Parole told community leaders and residents on Thursday that his office will work harder to find alternative living arrangements for a group of supervised sex offenders who live within walking distance of an elementary school in Niagara Falls.
NF Blind Man's Guide Dog Attacked
A german shepherd service dog, named Prince, has been the eyes for his blind owner for four years.
What Should You Do If You See a Bear?
Somewhere roaming through the woods of Niagara County there are at least three black bears, according to state officials.
VIDEO: Yahoo! will re-boot local job market
Great news is headed for Niagara County now that Internet giant Yahoo! is officially coming to Lockport.
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Persia lands $300K grant to repave .....
The town of Persia was awarded a $300,000 grant to repave a county road, it was announced Tuesday.
Paterson's Deadline for Senate Action Questioned
Gov. David Paterson has drawn a red circle around Tuesday on the calendar, marking what he says is a critical deadline for New York's deadlocked Senate to pass as many as 40 bills.
Swine Flu: 18 cases confirmed in Niagara County
The state Department of Health has confirmed 18 cases of Novel H1N1 Influenza A in Niagara County, the county's Health Department announced Monday.
From the blotter / Niagara County police calls, June 13 to 21
Melba D. Hicks, 38, was arrested just after 3 a. m. in the 1700 block of Niagara Street, Niagara Falls police said.
CRIME: Man injured after altercation on Ashley Place
City police have released more information about a shooting on Ashley Place Sunday night.
Niagara County hit hard by storm
A fast-moving rainstorm, accompanied by high winds and rolling thunder, blew through the region Thursday, interrupting an otherwise spectacular day of sunshine and warm temperatures.
Severe Storms Moving into the Region
A line of severe thunderstorms is moving east into the Rochester area Thursday afternoon.
Missing Niagara Co. woman found
A 75-year-old woman with Alzheimer's has been found. The Niagara County Sheriff's Office said Billie Pixley was found around 5:00 Wednesday morning in Cattagaugus County, which is south of Buffalo.
From the blotter / Niagara County police calls, June 3 to 12
An employee at Panera Bread on South Transit Road in the Town of Lockport was accused by sheriff's deputies of taking a total of $1,000 from the cash register.
Political Notebook: Lobbyist told to get cracking
As expected, representatives from the county's new lobbying firm paid a visit to the area last week.
People Profile: Young singer Chelsea Pelsone raising funds for food bank
Chelsea Pelsone has everything she needs to chase her dream as a singer. She's got the lithe frame, the dark hair that flows over her shoulders and a voice that reminds listeners of Jewel or Alanis Morissette.
Niagara County has worst WNY unemployment rates
Unemployment is more severe in Niagara County than anywhere else in Western New York, according to a local breakdown of new data from the New York State Department of Labor .
Demler still drawing political fire
The Town of Wheatfield Republican Committee has asked the Niagara County District Attorney's Office and the state Attorney General to investigate "certain illegal acts and improprieties" that it says cost Supervisor Timothy Demler the committee's endorsement in the upcoming election.
Second Buffalo Student Hospitalized with Swine Flu, More Cases in Niag. Co.
Buffalo Teachers Federation President Phil Rumore says a second student has been hospitalized with swine flu.
JOBS: County rate declines, state rate highest since 1993.
Niagara County's employment situation showed signs of improvement last month, according to the latest job statistics from the New York State Labor Department.