Gasport News

City of Lockport n DRUGS: Jeffrey S. Hewitt, 18, 91 Niagara St., Apt. 3, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and endangering the welfare of a child Sunday.

NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. - Highly flammable propane fumes slowly filled a Beechwood Road home for several hours before the bungalow exploded Wednesday, killing one woman inside.

The Niagara County Fair has seen many changes since it was established in 1841, and 1,000 folks at the Farm City Breakfast got more news Wednesday morning.

Neither pouring rain, nor wind nor heat apparently could prevent Courtney A. Luckman's pigs from rolling up four livestock championships Wednesday morning on the opening day of the Niagara County Fair.

Following is a weekly listing of upcoming events of area faith groups held around Niagara County.

Sharon Cantillon/Buffalo News Balloonists in Niagara County prepare to participate in a balloon show commemorating the Town of Cambria's bicentennial.

They're having a 100th birthday celebration for Evelyn Manley of South Buffalo on Saturday and it will not be a small affair.

In this space on Tuesday, one of our contributing columnists voiced a strong opinion about the American flag.

City of Lockport * DRUGS: Gregory A. Bentley, 26, 178 Niagara St., upper, was charged Thursday with second-degree harassment, resisting arrest, false personation and unlawful possession of marijuana.

Niagara Falls * ARREST: A Falls man was arrested after a shoplifting incident at a supermarket in the 1000 block of Portage Avenue.

An antique car and some farm equipment were destroyed along with the barn where they were stored during an early-morning fire today in the Town of Hartland, Niagara County sheriff's officials reported.

A Roosevelt Drive woman told police the shed behind her house was vandalized sometime during the night Friday.

City of Lockport * CHARGED: Dennis R. Herlan, 49, 5783 Beach St., Olcott, was charged with driving while intoxicated, speeding and unsafe lane change.

If you recently bought a lottery ticket in Niagara or Chautauqua County, a big payoff could be awaiting you.

Two men were arrested after an apparent confrontation outside a Haseley Road home Monday.

Niagara Falls * DWI: James Aviles III, 20, 16 Sidway St., Buffalo, was charged Sunday with driving while intoxicated, drinking alcohol in a motor vehicle on the highway, moving from a lane unsafely and driving ...

They may only be visitors, but Annie Shisler has a different view. "They're my angels," she said.

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.

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.

Local residents can enjoy three full day of fireworks starting this holiday weekend at various Niagara locations.