Niagara County News

Newfane funeral director Richard W. Rutland is expected to be confirmed by the Niagara County Legislature next week as the next District 4 coroner.

The 15-day jail sentence for a Town of Lockport businessman, twice convicted of violating the town's law against video signboards, has been stayed until Sept.

Representative Kathy Hochul , joined by local business leaders affected by high energy costs, discussed how fluctuations in oil prices are stifling economic growth in Western New York and unveiled her comprehensiveA energy plan .A The "all of the above" energy strategy is designed to make our nation more energy-independent, lower gas prices, and ... (more)

Flood the Falls is holding its first "Niagara's Rising Star" talent show on Saturday, June 23.

Niagara County Sheriff's Deputy Allen A. Gerhardt and his wife have filed a lawsuit against the man whose flight from a minor accident led to a crash that cost the deputy both of his legs.

A second defendant in the robbery and murder of a Niagara University student has pleaded guilty, Niagara County Deputy District Attorney Doreen M. Hoffmann said Tuesday.

SANBORN, NY The Shawnee Fire Hall in Sanborn was the site where both workers and volunteers of the Niagara County SPCA officially elected a new board of directors.

After conducting a rigorous review of Niagara County's Emergency Preparedness Program in late April, the New York State Department of Health has awarded Niagara County a perfect score for its efforts, Niagara County Public Health Director Daniel Stapleton has announced.

The Buffalo metropolitan area is losing 3.4 persons per day, according to a report posted Tuesday morning by On Numbers.

Wheatfield Post No. 1451 American Legion Riders pictured, from left: Murray Young, Dennis Mills, William MacIver and Sam Reeder, Gary Coons, Alan Guzak and William Love.

Lioness Jean Pasek and Lion President Boyd Clark place a wreath during the 2011 Memorial Day ceremony in Town of Niagara.

The Niagara County SPCA is experiencing a small outbreak of ringworm and is in immediate need of foster homes to temporarily take in the stricken animals.

Long a popular event drawing huge crowds to its super flea market, the annual Wilson Historical Society Memorial Day Fair on Monday will mark its 40th anniversary this year.

Rosemary Sansone, president of Olcott Beach Carousel Park, was a prime mover in renovating Olcott's dilapidated carousel and making it the attraction it is today.

Today, Representative Kathy Hochul announced the museums in New York's 26th Congressional District that will take part in the Blue Star Museums Initiative.

Niagara County History Center is hosting its annual spring festival titled "Strawberries & Antiques," on the grounds of the History Center at 215 Niagara St., Lockport.

The three taxing jurisdictions - Town of Somerset, Barker Central School District and Niagara County - all passed resolutions seeking NCIDA support for the assistance package from the AES bondholders, Somerset Cayuga Holding Co., which is comprised of approximately 20 institutional investors.

Lioness Jean Pasek and Lion President Boyd Clark place a wreath during the 2011 Memorial Day ceremony in Town of Niagara.

Wheatfield Post No. 1451 American Legion Riders pictured, from left: Murray Young, Dennis Mills, William MacIver and Sam Reeder, Gary Coons, Alan Guzak and William Love.

Every day, nearly 50,000 vehicles illegally pass stopped school buses in New York state.