Suspended Falls police officer Ryan Warme took a
plea deal Thursfay and admitted to two felonies and
a misdemeanor. The charges require that he'll serve
at least ten years in prison. Warme admitted he groped
a woman and bought cocaine while on duty and that he
tipped off drug dealers of an impending raid. Falls
Police Superintendent John Chella said he was sad
that the police department had to be exposed to this
type of publicity for as long as they did. He said he
was sickened by the actions of Mr. Warme, that he
would not only jeopardize members of the police
department, but his own brother and destroy the
reputation of his father. Warme's brother is still on
the force and his dad is a retired captain. The 28 year
old was arrested in December 2008 following a
lengthy investigation by the FBI and the police
department. His trial was to begin next week. Judge
Richard Arcara could impose terms that are different
from the plea agreement when Warme is sentenced
August 2.
Friday, April 23, 2010
WATER MAIN BREAK IN LOCKPORT
Officials in Lockport are working on a water main
break beneath the surface of East Avenue between
Vine and Howard. Water Maintenance Supervisor Al
Campisano said the the road was actually starting to
collapse. They used leak detection to find it and it's
under the surface. He said they had to make repairs
immediately because it's Route 31 which is also a
truck route. The problem was discovered overnight
as he and a couple of other workers were doing
leak detection on high traffic areas. It's affecting the
two north lanes and could take six to eight hours
to repair. He advises people to take an alternate
route if they can to alleviate congestion near the
hospital.
break beneath the surface of East Avenue between
Vine and Howard. Water Maintenance Supervisor Al
Campisano said the the road was actually starting to
collapse. They used leak detection to find it and it's
under the surface. He said they had to make repairs
immediately because it's Route 31 which is also a
truck route. The problem was discovered overnight
as he and a couple of other workers were doing
leak detection on high traffic areas. It's affecting the
two north lanes and could take six to eight hours
to repair. He advises people to take an alternate
route if they can to alleviate congestion near the
hospital.
FALLS WATER BOARD HIRES PAUL DROF
The Niagara Falls Water Board voted 3-2 last night
to hire Paul Drof as their new Executive Director and
CEO. He's already told officials in NT he'll give up his
job there as the Superintendent of Water and Sewage.
He could start as soon as Monday in the Falls. His
term will run through the end of 2015. His starting
pay will be $102,500 a year. The five member board had
been looking at Drof since former Executive Director
Gerry Grose retired at the end of the last year. He's
been working for the Board as an independent contractor
since then and the Board also voted 4-1 to have him
continue in that capacity for a brief period. He'll be
helping Drof as he gets started and also wrap up some
pending business.
to hire Paul Drof as their new Executive Director and
CEO. He's already told officials in NT he'll give up his
job there as the Superintendent of Water and Sewage.
He could start as soon as Monday in the Falls. His
term will run through the end of 2015. His starting
pay will be $102,500 a year. The five member board had
been looking at Drof since former Executive Director
Gerry Grose retired at the end of the last year. He's
been working for the Board as an independent contractor
since then and the Board also voted 4-1 to have him
continue in that capacity for a brief period. He'll be
helping Drof as he gets started and also wrap up some
pending business.
C.J. SPILLER'S THE GUY
The Bills selected C.J. Spiller of Clemson Thursday
in the first round of the NFL draft. The running back
scored 51 touchdowns in his college career, 21 of them
went for 50 yards or more. Bills General Manager Buddy
Nix said Spiller's a playmaker and the team needed
somebody who can make a big play and create things
on their own. He'll be introduced to the media this
afternoon. The Bills still have eight picks to go,
round two starts at 6 tonight.
in the first round of the NFL draft. The running back
scored 51 touchdowns in his college career, 21 of them
went for 50 yards or more. Bills General Manager Buddy
Nix said Spiller's a playmaker and the team needed
somebody who can make a big play and create things
on their own. He'll be introduced to the media this
afternoon. The Bills still have eight picks to go,
round two starts at 6 tonight.
DYSTERS BACK, EARTH DAY CLEAN-UP TOMORROW
Falls Mayor Paul Dyster is back after three
days of meetings in New York City with the "CEO's
for Cities" group. It's an organization that brings
together Mayors with leaders from the business and
academic communities so they can exchange ideas
about how they can move forward. Dyster said it was
an opportunity to meet with officials from the Obama
administration. He said there was a lot of discussion on
how they can "green" the transportation system, among
other topics. Dyster and others will gather at City Hall
at 2pm today to get ready for tomorrow's annual clean
up in advance of the tourist season. Over a thousand
volunteers have consistently shown up in the past
several years for the effort. They'll meet at the Casino at
8am and fan out over the City. He said the Falls would
be illuminated in green tonight, but it's not really for
Earth Day, it's to draw attention to National Organ &
Tissue Donor Week.
days of meetings in New York City with the "CEO's
for Cities" group. It's an organization that brings
together Mayors with leaders from the business and
academic communities so they can exchange ideas
about how they can move forward. Dyster said it was
an opportunity to meet with officials from the Obama
administration. He said there was a lot of discussion on
how they can "green" the transportation system, among
other topics. Dyster and others will gather at City Hall
at 2pm today to get ready for tomorrow's annual clean
up in advance of the tourist season. Over a thousand
volunteers have consistently shown up in the past
several years for the effort. They'll meet at the Casino at
8am and fan out over the City. He said the Falls would
be illuminated in green tonight, but it's not really for
Earth Day, it's to draw attention to National Organ &
Tissue Donor Week.
UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
The President of Lockport's United Neighborhood
Watch group says he won't be in the running Saturday
when they chose their new leaders. Jack Smith says
they need some fresh blood and a new perspective.
He says he will still be very involved and help out in
whatever way he can, but his duties with the Common
Council and Lockport Neighborhood Revitalization
are keeping him busy and he doesn't feel he would be
doing a service to the group if he stayed on as an
officer. He says several people have expressed an
interest in the position. They will chose the new leaders
at a meeting at 10 am Saturday at the First Baptist
Church at Pine and Genesee. The United Neighborhood
Watch has been around for three or four years. The
election will be preceeded by an open session at 9am
for prospective new members.
Watch group says he won't be in the running Saturday
when they chose their new leaders. Jack Smith says
they need some fresh blood and a new perspective.
He says he will still be very involved and help out in
whatever way he can, but his duties with the Common
Council and Lockport Neighborhood Revitalization
are keeping him busy and he doesn't feel he would be
doing a service to the group if he stayed on as an
officer. He says several people have expressed an
interest in the position. They will chose the new leaders
at a meeting at 10 am Saturday at the First Baptist
Church at Pine and Genesee. The United Neighborhood
Watch has been around for three or four years. The
election will be preceeded by an open session at 9am
for prospective new members.
NEWFANE SCHOOL BUDGET PASSES
The Newfane School Board last night adopted a
$32.4-million budget that includes no increase in
taxes. The Board cut the equivalent of 17 full time
positions including one teacher each from the
second, third, and fourth grades ..and one teacher
in Science, English, and Social Studies in the
middle school. Other cuts included two Spanish
teachers, a remedial Math instructor, and a Special
Ed teacher. Class sizes will increase by no more than
three students, the largest will be 27 in the fourth grade.
BOCES funding was cut by about $63,000 and supplies
and equipment were trimmed by about $29,000.
$32.4-million budget that includes no increase in
taxes. The Board cut the equivalent of 17 full time
positions including one teacher each from the
second, third, and fourth grades ..and one teacher
in Science, English, and Social Studies in the
middle school. Other cuts included two Spanish
teachers, a remedial Math instructor, and a Special
Ed teacher. Class sizes will increase by no more than
three students, the largest will be 27 in the fourth grade.
BOCES funding was cut by about $63,000 and supplies
and equipment were trimmed by about $29,000.
ROCK-A-THON
A variety of community officials are doing their
part today as the Falls Memorial Medical Center
Auxillary holds it's 9th annual Rock-a-thon.
Auxillary President Jane Schrader says there
are seven rocking chairs that'll be kept busy
by members of the community and VIP's. They
do half hour shifts and the money is made
through pledges made by their friends and
family. It started at 8am and the VIP's joined
in at 9. The list included Police Superintendent
John Chella, councilmembers Charley Walker and
Kristin Grandinetti, Mayor Paul Dyster, and
Assemblywoman Francine del Monte. The
Auxillary has raised more than $75,000 at
previous rock-a-thon events.
part today as the Falls Memorial Medical Center
Auxillary holds it's 9th annual Rock-a-thon.
Auxillary President Jane Schrader says there
are seven rocking chairs that'll be kept busy
by members of the community and VIP's. They
do half hour shifts and the money is made
through pledges made by their friends and
family. It started at 8am and the VIP's joined
in at 9. The list included Police Superintendent
John Chella, councilmembers Charley Walker and
Kristin Grandinetti, Mayor Paul Dyster, and
Assemblywoman Francine del Monte. The
Auxillary has raised more than $75,000 at
previous rock-a-thon events.
JIM KELLY TO SPEAK AT NCCC GRADUATION
Former Bills quarterback Jim Kelly will be the
featured speaker at NCCC's graduation ceremonies
in May. College President James Klyczek said Kelly
obviously had a distinguished career on the football
field, but his tremendous charitable work for the
Hunters Hope Foundation and Kelly For Kids makes
him a great example for everyone and especially the
graduates of NCCC. Kelly was the starting quarterback
for the Bills for eleven seasons. He was inducted into
the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. He's toured the
country as an advocate for newborn health screening
through his Hunters Hope Foundation. He's also
raised four million dollars for local charities through
his Kelly For Kids Foundation. Graduation ceremonies
will be held May 15.
featured speaker at NCCC's graduation ceremonies
in May. College President James Klyczek said Kelly
obviously had a distinguished career on the football
field, but his tremendous charitable work for the
Hunters Hope Foundation and Kelly For Kids makes
him a great example for everyone and especially the
graduates of NCCC. Kelly was the starting quarterback
for the Bills for eleven seasons. He was inducted into
the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. He's toured the
country as an advocate for newborn health screening
through his Hunters Hope Foundation. He's also
raised four million dollars for local charities through
his Kelly For Kids Foundation. Graduation ceremonies
will be held May 15.
SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION
A variety of education groups announced Thursday
they have filed a lawsuit challenging the Governor's
decision to withhold $2.1-billion in aid payments that
were due by March 31. The suit also seeks to stop
Paterson from withholding any of the remaining payments
due in May and June. The suit was filed by the New York
State School Board Association, the New York State
Council of School Superintendents, New York State
United Teachers, and the School Administrators of
New York State. They said the payments must be made
under laws passed by the Legislature and they felt
obligated to prevent a precedent of a Governor choosing
which laws he will follow.
they have filed a lawsuit challenging the Governor's
decision to withhold $2.1-billion in aid payments that
were due by March 31. The suit also seeks to stop
Paterson from withholding any of the remaining payments
due in May and June. The suit was filed by the New York
State School Board Association, the New York State
Council of School Superintendents, New York State
United Teachers, and the School Administrators of
New York State. They said the payments must be made
under laws passed by the Legislature and they felt
obligated to prevent a precedent of a Governor choosing
which laws he will follow.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
THERE'S STILL TIME
The Governor told an Albany radio station this
morning the current state budget situation is
amazing. He told WGY his colleagues " don't want
to cut anything, they don't want to tax, and they
don't want to borrow." Paterson saying they had
no idea how to close the State's current $9.2-billion
budget deficit. He said the easiest thing they could
have done would have been to make the State eligble
for up to $700-million in aid through the federal
governments "Race To The Top" education proposal.
He said the State had a stellar plan but we lost out
because the Legislature refused to raise the cap on
charter schools and make teachers accountable
for student performance. Paterson said lawmakers
could still pass the changes and get the money in
round two when another $3.3-billion would be
divided up. He said they could get it done in the
next couple of weeks and he believes New York would
then qualify.
morning the current state budget situation is
amazing. He told WGY his colleagues " don't want
to cut anything, they don't want to tax, and they
don't want to borrow." Paterson saying they had
no idea how to close the State's current $9.2-billion
budget deficit. He said the easiest thing they could
have done would have been to make the State eligble
for up to $700-million in aid through the federal
governments "Race To The Top" education proposal.
He said the State had a stellar plan but we lost out
because the Legislature refused to raise the cap on
charter schools and make teachers accountable
for student performance. Paterson said lawmakers
could still pass the changes and get the money in
round two when another $3.3-billion would be
divided up. He said they could get it done in the
next couple of weeks and he believes New York would
then qualify.
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS WEEK
This is National Crime Victim Rights Week and
the County paid tribute to those affected by crime
at a short ceremony at 11 am Thursday outside the
Courthouse. Kelly Bird works for the Sheriff's
Departments "Victim Assistance Unit". She said
they and the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara
dedicated a tree and an engraved rock dedicated
to crime victims. The tree is a symbol of renewal
for the lives of victims affected by crime and the
rock symblized the strength of victims and their
families who had helped them during their diffcult
time. Four full time civilians work in the office which
is funded by a state grant. They go to court with
victims and act as liasons between the victim and
the police and the D-A's office. They help support
victims from the beginning thru their court
proceedings. They also help them to get
compensation for medical expenses, counselling,
and in instances of homicides, they help the family
get reimbursed for funeral expenses. The tree and
rock can be found on the North side of the courthouse.
the County paid tribute to those affected by crime
at a short ceremony at 11 am Thursday outside the
Courthouse. Kelly Bird works for the Sheriff's
Departments "Victim Assistance Unit". She said
they and the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara
dedicated a tree and an engraved rock dedicated
to crime victims. The tree is a symbol of renewal
for the lives of victims affected by crime and the
rock symblized the strength of victims and their
families who had helped them during their diffcult
time. Four full time civilians work in the office which
is funded by a state grant. They go to court with
victims and act as liasons between the victim and
the police and the D-A's office. They help support
victims from the beginning thru their court
proceedings. They also help them to get
compensation for medical expenses, counselling,
and in instances of homicides, they help the family
get reimbursed for funeral expenses. The tree and
rock can be found on the North side of the courthouse.
CONTRACT OFFER MADE PUBLIC
NCCC made their latest contract offer to
members of the faculty public yesterday during
a meeting of the school's Board of Directors. They
would get an average annual raise of about 3.6 per
cent. The proposal also calls for them to move to
a two-tiered prescription drug program and would
also have to give up elective cosmetic surgery.
Their last contract expired at the end of August
2006. The proposed five year deal would run
through the end of August 2011. The school made
the offer March 5 but the Union has yet to respond.
They called yesterday's public disclosure of the
terms a "violation of good faith bargaining."
members of the faculty public yesterday during
a meeting of the school's Board of Directors. They
would get an average annual raise of about 3.6 per
cent. The proposal also calls for them to move to
a two-tiered prescription drug program and would
also have to give up elective cosmetic surgery.
Their last contract expired at the end of August
2006. The proposed five year deal would run
through the end of August 2011. The school made
the offer March 5 but the Union has yet to respond.
They called yesterday's public disclosure of the
terms a "violation of good faith bargaining."
PHONE CALLS LEAD TO ROBBERY
A 24 year old Falls man is being held on $25,000
bail in the County Jail after he allegedly robbed
the Sunoco A Plus Mini Mart on the Boulevard
a little after 3am Wednesday. The clerk said
Solomon Dixon of Delaware Avenue called him
twice before the robbery and asked him to
cooperate and even offered him $50 if he would.
The clerk said Dixon arrived shortly after the second
call and pulled out a knife. Dixon was caught by
police on Military Road after they saw the clerk
chasing him from the store...across Military Road...
and into the Pine Plaza. Dixon was pulled over on
Military a short time later and was ordered from
his car at gunpoint. He was also charged with
reckless driving, no signal, unsafe backing, no
seat belt, and unsafe start.
bail in the County Jail after he allegedly robbed
the Sunoco A Plus Mini Mart on the Boulevard
a little after 3am Wednesday. The clerk said
Solomon Dixon of Delaware Avenue called him
twice before the robbery and asked him to
cooperate and even offered him $50 if he would.
The clerk said Dixon arrived shortly after the second
call and pulled out a knife. Dixon was caught by
police on Military Road after they saw the clerk
chasing him from the store...across Military Road...
and into the Pine Plaza. Dixon was pulled over on
Military a short time later and was ordered from
his car at gunpoint. He was also charged with
reckless driving, no signal, unsafe backing, no
seat belt, and unsafe start.
ANOTHER CRAIG'S LIST ROBBERY
The Sheriff's Department is investigating another
armed robbery linked to the Craig's List website.
It happened around 7:30 last night in the parking
lot of the Lockport Wal-Mart. Deputies said they
found three men holding down a fourth man on the
North side of the lot. The three said that 21 year old
Joshua Bennett of 7745 Akron Road had just robbed
a man from Lima, New York of a thousand dollars.
Deputies said the man had answered an ad on Craig's
List for a computer for sale and was to meet Bennett
in the store lot. Bennett asked for the money when
he got into the man's vehicle but when he asked
for the computer Bennett allegedly pulled out a
gun. The Lima man grabbed the weapon and the
two began to struggle. Two citizens ran over to
assist and held Bennett on the ground until deputies
arrived. Bennett's charged with robbery and grand
larceny. He was arraigned in Town Court and is being
held on $7,500 cash bail, $15,000 property.
armed robbery linked to the Craig's List website.
It happened around 7:30 last night in the parking
lot of the Lockport Wal-Mart. Deputies said they
found three men holding down a fourth man on the
North side of the lot. The three said that 21 year old
Joshua Bennett of 7745 Akron Road had just robbed
a man from Lima, New York of a thousand dollars.
Deputies said the man had answered an ad on Craig's
List for a computer for sale and was to meet Bennett
in the store lot. Bennett asked for the money when
he got into the man's vehicle but when he asked
for the computer Bennett allegedly pulled out a
gun. The Lima man grabbed the weapon and the
two began to struggle. Two citizens ran over to
assist and held Bennett on the ground until deputies
arrived. Bennett's charged with robbery and grand
larceny. He was arraigned in Town Court and is being
held on $7,500 cash bail, $15,000 property.
SABRES IN A TIGHT SPOT
The Sabres will have to win their next three games
to stay alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs after they
lost a double overtime contest to Boston 3-2 last night.
The winning gaol was scored by former Sabre Miroslav
Satan during a power play 7 minutes and 41 seconds
into the second extra period. Buffalo led through the
first two periods but Boston came back in the third and
tied it up at 2-2. Rookie center Tim Kennedy scored
early at 2:12 in the first period and Steve Matador added
another about seven minutes into the second. Ryan Miller
had 36 saves. Game five will be played tomorrow night in
Buffalo.
to stay alive in the Stanley Cup playoffs after they
lost a double overtime contest to Boston 3-2 last night.
The winning gaol was scored by former Sabre Miroslav
Satan during a power play 7 minutes and 41 seconds
into the second extra period. Buffalo led through the
first two periods but Boston came back in the third and
tied it up at 2-2. Rookie center Tim Kennedy scored
early at 2:12 in the first period and Steve Matador added
another about seven minutes into the second. Ryan Miller
had 36 saves. Game five will be played tomorrow night in
Buffalo.
NEW FIRE TRUCK
Lockport lawmakers talked last night about buying
a new firetruck after Congressman Chris Lee
announced earlier in the day the City would get
a $247,500 grant towards it's purchase. The City
only has to provide a 5 per cent match..about
$13,000...to get the money. The City wants to buy
a new pumper to replace one dating back to 1987.
Mayor Mike Tucker said he thought it might run
about $400,000. Lee said the money would come
from the Department of Homeland Security. In
other developments, the Mayor agreed to hold public
meetings on the reassessment process after a
resident said ...during the public comment section...
that the city's contract with a company required them.
KLW Municipal of Buffalo is being paid $170,000 to
do an inventory of all properties. It has started and
will lead to the reassessment. Lawmakers also held
a closed door meeting with the police union about the
city's decision to have the fire dispatch added to their
responsibilities. They want to know what they'll get
for the extra work. Police are expected to take over
the job May 3. Fire dispatchers have been training them
since the decision to make the change was made March 29.
a new firetruck after Congressman Chris Lee
announced earlier in the day the City would get
a $247,500 grant towards it's purchase. The City
only has to provide a 5 per cent match..about
$13,000...to get the money. The City wants to buy
a new pumper to replace one dating back to 1987.
Mayor Mike Tucker said he thought it might run
about $400,000. Lee said the money would come
from the Department of Homeland Security. In
other developments, the Mayor agreed to hold public
meetings on the reassessment process after a
resident said ...during the public comment section...
that the city's contract with a company required them.
KLW Municipal of Buffalo is being paid $170,000 to
do an inventory of all properties. It has started and
will lead to the reassessment. Lawmakers also held
a closed door meeting with the police union about the
city's decision to have the fire dispatch added to their
responsibilities. They want to know what they'll get
for the extra work. Police are expected to take over
the job May 3. Fire dispatchers have been training them
since the decision to make the change was made March 29.
MACHETE
A 50 year old Buffalo man who allegedly threatened
a Lockport auto shop repair owners with a machete
last June turned himself into police yesterday. Mike
Neely of Humboldt Parkway is charged with menacing
and possession of a weapon. The confrontation taking
place after Neely demanded some paperwork over his
purchase of a van. He's accused of taking the machete
out of the van and waving it at the victim...allegedly
saying he would "turn him into bacon and send him to
the hospital." Neely poked the man in the chest
with the machete but it did not penetrate the skin.
a Lockport auto shop repair owners with a machete
last June turned himself into police yesterday. Mike
Neely of Humboldt Parkway is charged with menacing
and possession of a weapon. The confrontation taking
place after Neely demanded some paperwork over his
purchase of a van. He's accused of taking the machete
out of the van and waving it at the victim...allegedly
saying he would "turn him into bacon and send him to
the hospital." Neely poked the man in the chest
with the machete but it did not penetrate the skin.
SCHOOL FUNDING
"Next year is going to be bad and the following year
will be worse. " That was the financial outlook
delievered to the Falls School Board last night by the
Superintendent of Niagara BOCES. Doctor Clark Godshall
said state lawmakers may not have the money to add any
more to the $90.9-million in aid already promised by the
Governor. The District's proposed budget depends on them
getting another $1.7-million more. Business Administrator
Tim Hyland has prepared a series of alternative budgets
if the cash does not show up. One of them calls for
eliminating 84 positions and other economies.
will be worse. " That was the financial outlook
delievered to the Falls School Board last night by the
Superintendent of Niagara BOCES. Doctor Clark Godshall
said state lawmakers may not have the money to add any
more to the $90.9-million in aid already promised by the
Governor. The District's proposed budget depends on them
getting another $1.7-million more. Business Administrator
Tim Hyland has prepared a series of alternative budgets
if the cash does not show up. One of them calls for
eliminating 84 positions and other economies.
POT DEALER TOLD TO LEAVE
A 31 year old Lewiston man will have to leave the
State under a plea deal o-k'd yesterday by County
Judge Sara Sheldon Sperrezza. Brian Renaud of
Old Ransomville Road had been charged with his
second marijauana felony in six years. Sperrezza
agreed to put him on probation as long as he lists
his house for sale by June 30. She said banishment
isn't something she takes lightly or does often..and
added that Renaud wants to move to California. He
was arrested in December 2008 after police found
him growing pot in his home. He had previously
served three years in prison after police found 31
pounds of marijuana packaged for sale in another
raid in 2004.
State under a plea deal o-k'd yesterday by County
Judge Sara Sheldon Sperrezza. Brian Renaud of
Old Ransomville Road had been charged with his
second marijauana felony in six years. Sperrezza
agreed to put him on probation as long as he lists
his house for sale by June 30. She said banishment
isn't something she takes lightly or does often..and
added that Renaud wants to move to California. He
was arrested in December 2008 after police found
him growing pot in his home. He had previously
served three years in prison after police found 31
pounds of marijuana packaged for sale in another
raid in 2004.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
SPIRITUAL RENEWAL
A spokesperson for Lockport's Saint John the Baptist
Church says a spiritual renewal starting Sunday is not
being held in response to the Chapel at Cross Point's
decision to hold Sunday services at the Palace. Debbie
Brown says it was planned long before the Chapel's
annoucement. She said they wanted to hold it during
Lent but the speaker was not available. She said it had
been planned for almost a year. The renewal starts Sunday
and continues through Wednesday. It'll be led by Domician
priest Father Hugh Burns. He's known as "The Preaching
Kojack" because he's similiar to the TV figure in style and
appearance. Sermons will be at 7pm Sunday thru Wednesday
and there will be others following an 11am mass Monday
thru Wednesday. Refreshments and baby sitting will be
provided.
Church says a spiritual renewal starting Sunday is not
being held in response to the Chapel at Cross Point's
decision to hold Sunday services at the Palace. Debbie
Brown says it was planned long before the Chapel's
annoucement. She said they wanted to hold it during
Lent but the speaker was not available. She said it had
been planned for almost a year. The renewal starts Sunday
and continues through Wednesday. It'll be led by Domician
priest Father Hugh Burns. He's known as "The Preaching
Kojack" because he's similiar to the TV figure in style and
appearance. Sermons will be at 7pm Sunday thru Wednesday
and there will be others following an 11am mass Monday
thru Wednesday. Refreshments and baby sitting will be
provided.
COUNTY LEGISLATURE
County lawmakers decided last night not to
hire any new department heads until they hire
a new County Manager. The resolution was
sponsored by Majority Leader Rick Updegrove.
He says the next manager should have a say in
determing the members of his team. The issue
occupied a good chunk of the meeting. Supporters
such as Lockport's Keith McNall insisted the
next manager should be involved in any long
term department head vacancies but Democrat
Renea Kimble said current manager Greg Lewis
inherited his team when he was hired in 2003.
She said government cannot function properly
with all the vacancies. North Tonawanda
Republican Pete Smolinski ended up voting
with the Democrats. He said the Office of the
Aging needs a director now. The post has been
vacant since former director Chris Richbart went
on sick leave in September. He passed away in
February. Lewis leaves at the end of November.
hire any new department heads until they hire
a new County Manager. The resolution was
sponsored by Majority Leader Rick Updegrove.
He says the next manager should have a say in
determing the members of his team. The issue
occupied a good chunk of the meeting. Supporters
such as Lockport's Keith McNall insisted the
next manager should be involved in any long
term department head vacancies but Democrat
Renea Kimble said current manager Greg Lewis
inherited his team when he was hired in 2003.
She said government cannot function properly
with all the vacancies. North Tonawanda
Republican Pete Smolinski ended up voting
with the Democrats. He said the Office of the
Aging needs a director now. The post has been
vacant since former director Chris Richbart went
on sick leave in September. He passed away in
February. Lewis leaves at the end of November.
MARIJUANA CHARGES
Lockport police say they found 15 individually
wrapped one gram packets of marijuana when
they pulled a 17 year old over for talking on his
cell while driving around 2am today on North
Transit. Jared Ribbeck of 158 Gooding was also
charged with operating out of class, no insurance,
plate display, and failing to notify officials of
an address change. Police said he told them he
sold marijuana. They confiscated about $239 he
was carrying. Ribbeck was released on $100 bail
around 3:15am.
wrapped one gram packets of marijuana when
they pulled a 17 year old over for talking on his
cell while driving around 2am today on North
Transit. Jared Ribbeck of 158 Gooding was also
charged with operating out of class, no insurance,
plate display, and failing to notify officials of
an address change. Police said he told them he
sold marijuana. They confiscated about $239 he
was carrying. Ribbeck was released on $100 bail
around 3:15am.
A-T-V ACCIDENT
A Wheatfield man is in fair condition at ECMC
following an all terrain vehicle accident around
4:30 pm yesterday on Pierce Road. Deputies say
John Montgomery lost control and went into a
drainage ditch on the south side of the road. He
was thrown from the vehicle and landed in a
farmers field not far from the ATV which came to
rest on the side of the road. The St. Johnsburg Fire
Company and Tri Community Ambulance treated him
at the scene before he was taken to the hospital by
Mercy Flight.
following an all terrain vehicle accident around
4:30 pm yesterday on Pierce Road. Deputies say
John Montgomery lost control and went into a
drainage ditch on the south side of the road. He
was thrown from the vehicle and landed in a
farmers field not far from the ATV which came to
rest on the side of the road. The St. Johnsburg Fire
Company and Tri Community Ambulance treated him
at the scene before he was taken to the hospital by
Mercy Flight.
LEW PORT SCHOOL BUDGET
The Lew-Port School Board voted 5-1 last night
to adopt a nearly $41-million budget for 2010-2011.
The spending plan closes a $1.8-million gap in state
aid. The tax levy is about $109,000 less than this
year. The savings were realized by a decision not
to replace resigning or retiring teachers and by
union concessions over health care. No programs
would be cut.
to adopt a nearly $41-million budget for 2010-2011.
The spending plan closes a $1.8-million gap in state
aid. The tax levy is about $109,000 less than this
year. The savings were realized by a decision not
to replace resigning or retiring teachers and by
union concessions over health care. No programs
would be cut.
BILLS SCHEDULE
The Bills will open their regular season at home
against Miami September 12. Buffalo will play
at Green Bay the following week and wrap up the
month at New England September 26. The Jets will
be in town October 3 and the Jacksonville Jaguars
will be here the following week. They'll have a bye
October 17 and be at Baltimore and Kansas City on
the following two Sundays. The Bills will host the
Bears in Toronto on November 7 and the Lions will
be at the Ralph on the 14th. They'll play at Cincinatti
November 21 and welcome the Steelers to the Ralph
on the 28th. December's games include a contest
at Minnesota on the 5th, the Browns will be in Buffalo
on the 12th, and they'll be in Miami on the 19th. The
final two games will feature the Patriots at the Ralph
December 26 and they'll play the Jets in New York
January 2.
against Miami September 12. Buffalo will play
at Green Bay the following week and wrap up the
month at New England September 26. The Jets will
be in town October 3 and the Jacksonville Jaguars
will be here the following week. They'll have a bye
October 17 and be at Baltimore and Kansas City on
the following two Sundays. The Bills will host the
Bears in Toronto on November 7 and the Lions will
be at the Ralph on the 14th. They'll play at Cincinatti
November 21 and welcome the Steelers to the Ralph
on the 28th. December's games include a contest
at Minnesota on the 5th, the Browns will be in Buffalo
on the 12th, and they'll be in Miami on the 19th. The
final two games will feature the Patriots at the Ralph
December 26 and they'll play the Jets in New York
January 2.
MAN CHARGED AFTER DOMESTIC INCIDENT
A 29 year old Lockport man is facing charges
of assault, menacing, and harassment following
a domestic incident around 2am yesterday on
Niagara Street. Police said Adam LeMay was
highly intoxicated when he struck the victim and
threatened to kill her. He allegedly spit on
officers and was also charged with resisting
arrest. The victim requested an order of protection.
of assault, menacing, and harassment following
a domestic incident around 2am yesterday on
Niagara Street. Police said Adam LeMay was
highly intoxicated when he struck the victim and
threatened to kill her. He allegedly spit on
officers and was also charged with resisting
arrest. The victim requested an order of protection.
MISSING FIVE YEAR OLD
A five year old Town of Lockport boy who had been
reported missing by his mom around 9 o'clock
Tuesday night turned up after Sheriff's deputies
were called to the area. The youngster was hiding by
the side of a building on Ruhlman Road. He would
not tell his mother where he had been hiding while
other people were looking for him.
reported missing by his mom around 9 o'clock
Tuesday night turned up after Sheriff's deputies
were called to the area. The youngster was hiding by
the side of a building on Ruhlman Road. He would
not tell his mother where he had been hiding while
other people were looking for him.
NOISE & THE BASKET FACTORY
Following a public hearing Monday that drew more
than a hundred people, the Middleport Village
Board voted to form an ad-hoc committee to study
the sound level of the music eminating from the
Basket Factory during it's outdoor concerts. The
committee will include the owners of the restaurant,
neighbors, police, and some village board members.
They'll make a report to the Board next month.
than a hundred people, the Middleport Village
Board voted to form an ad-hoc committee to study
the sound level of the music eminating from the
Basket Factory during it's outdoor concerts. The
committee will include the owners of the restaurant,
neighbors, police, and some village board members.
They'll make a report to the Board next month.
N-C-C-C OPEN HOUSE
A Spring open house for prospective students
and their families is set for tomorrow night at
NCCC. It'll include campus tours from 5:30 till
7:30, a financial aid seminar at 6, student housing
tours from 6-8, and a parents seminiar at 6:45.
More than 60 high quality degree and certificate
program representatives will be there to answer
questions.
and their families is set for tomorrow night at
NCCC. It'll include campus tours from 5:30 till
7:30, a financial aid seminar at 6, student housing
tours from 6-8, and a parents seminiar at 6:45.
More than 60 high quality degree and certificate
program representatives will be there to answer
questions.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY FIRE
Several fire companies were called to Clet Hall on
the Niagara University campus overnight after a fire
alarm went off around 2am. Students were evacuated
and the cause was determind to be smoke coming from
a heater in the basement. Students had to stay out in
the cold for a few hours.
the Niagara University campus overnight after a fire
alarm went off around 2am. Students were evacuated
and the cause was determind to be smoke coming from
a heater in the basement. Students had to stay out in
the cold for a few hours.
CRAIGS LIST
A 45 year old Amherst man told Sheriff's depuites
this morning he was approached by a masked man
while he was waiting for two women that he met
on Craig's List last night. John Cowden of
Willowgreen Drive ran from a rear parking lot
at 6293 Robinson Road to the nearby Robinson Road
Plaza after the man threatened him with an
unknown weapon. Deputies tood Cowden back
to his Chevy Suburban and found the right rear window
smashed and the door open but apparently nothing
was taken. Cowden allegedly admitted to deputies
he was going to pay the women $200 for some type
of sexual encounter. The Sheriff's Department believes
he was brought to the location so they could rob him
of the $200 they knew he was carrying.
this morning he was approached by a masked man
while he was waiting for two women that he met
on Craig's List last night. John Cowden of
Willowgreen Drive ran from a rear parking lot
at 6293 Robinson Road to the nearby Robinson Road
Plaza after the man threatened him with an
unknown weapon. Deputies tood Cowden back
to his Chevy Suburban and found the right rear window
smashed and the door open but apparently nothing
was taken. Cowden allegedly admitted to deputies
he was going to pay the women $200 for some type
of sexual encounter. The Sheriff's Department believes
he was brought to the location so they could rob him
of the $200 they knew he was carrying.
SABRES FALL BEHIND
Boston took a two games to one lead over the
Sabres in their best of seven series last night as
they defeated Buffalo 2-1. Patrice Bergeron
scored the winning goal in the third with about
six minutes left in the game. Mike Grier scored
for the Sabres in the first period and Dennis Wideman
tied it all up less than nine minutes later. Ryan
Miller had 27 saves. Game four will be played
tomorrow night in Boston.
Sabres in their best of seven series last night as
they defeated Buffalo 2-1. Patrice Bergeron
scored the winning goal in the third with about
six minutes left in the game. Mike Grier scored
for the Sabres in the first period and Dennis Wideman
tied it all up less than nine minutes later. Ryan
Miller had 27 saves. Game four will be played
tomorrow night in Boston.
CUOMO HAS BIG LEAD
The Siena Research Institute released a new poll
Monday that showed Attorney General Andy Cuomo
has at least a 35 point lead over his three potential
Republican challengers in the Governor's race. He
leads Rick Lazio 61-24, Steve Levy 58-23, and Carl
Paladino 64-19. Cuomo is viewed favorably by
66% of the voters, unfavorably by 18%. The survey
found that Paladino is unknown to 76% of voters.
Eighty-three per cent thought Albany's problems
could be fixed if the right people are elected...
53% said the State should put a temporary tax
on people earning at least $250,000 a year, and
47% were opposed to the Governor's proposal to
withhold agreed upon pay raises to State workers.
One in five support the Tea Party movement. The
survey was taken last Monday-Thursday and included
calls to 806 registered voters.
Monday that showed Attorney General Andy Cuomo
has at least a 35 point lead over his three potential
Republican challengers in the Governor's race. He
leads Rick Lazio 61-24, Steve Levy 58-23, and Carl
Paladino 64-19. Cuomo is viewed favorably by
66% of the voters, unfavorably by 18%. The survey
found that Paladino is unknown to 76% of voters.
Eighty-three per cent thought Albany's problems
could be fixed if the right people are elected...
53% said the State should put a temporary tax
on people earning at least $250,000 a year, and
47% were opposed to the Governor's proposal to
withhold agreed upon pay raises to State workers.
One in five support the Tea Party movement. The
survey was taken last Monday-Thursday and included
calls to 806 registered voters.
PENDLETON MAN SENTENCED TO A YEAR IN JAIL
A 41 year old Pendleton man was sentenced to a year
in jail Monday for selling phony travel vouchers to
charitable organizations. Joseph Ehrenreich ran a
company called Destination Management Group out
of his Oakwood Drive home. Attorney General Andy
Cuomo said he tricked them, saying they could auction
off expensive trips to help their bottom line , but the
trips were bogus. Ehrenreich had plead guilty February 1.
He has paid back over $131,000 to 29 victims.
in jail Monday for selling phony travel vouchers to
charitable organizations. Joseph Ehrenreich ran a
company called Destination Management Group out
of his Oakwood Drive home. Attorney General Andy
Cuomo said he tricked them, saying they could auction
off expensive trips to help their bottom line , but the
trips were bogus. Ehrenreich had plead guilty February 1.
He has paid back over $131,000 to 29 victims.
MOTORCYCLE -CAR CRASH
A 20 year old Falls man is in critical condition
at ECMC following a motorcycle-car crash in the
Town of Niagara Sunday night. The State Police
say Ron Register was operating a 2000 Kawasaki
at a high rate of speed on Military Road when he
crashed into an '84 Mercedes that was backing
into a driveway. A passenger in the car was
treated and released for minor injuries at Mount
Saint Mary's. Register was taken to the hospital
by Mercy Flight.
at ECMC following a motorcycle-car crash in the
Town of Niagara Sunday night. The State Police
say Ron Register was operating a 2000 Kawasaki
at a high rate of speed on Military Road when he
crashed into an '84 Mercedes that was backing
into a driveway. A passenger in the car was
treated and released for minor injuries at Mount
Saint Mary's. Register was taken to the hospital
by Mercy Flight.
LILLY WANTS BACK ON SCHOOL BOARD
Former Lew Port School Board member Ed Lilly
is among seven people who'll be running for
three seats on the school board next month.
The 49 year old was kicked off the board in 2007
for not meeting training requirements and sued
to get back on. He lost a re-election bid last year in
a four-way race for two seats. The other candidates
are Board President Kieth Fox, Vice President
Jim Sperduti, Dr Jerome Andres, Dennis Bonnette,
jim Hildreth and Jodee Riordan.
is among seven people who'll be running for
three seats on the school board next month.
The 49 year old was kicked off the board in 2007
for not meeting training requirements and sued
to get back on. He lost a re-election bid last year in
a four-way race for two seats. The other candidates
are Board President Kieth Fox, Vice President
Jim Sperduti, Dr Jerome Andres, Dennis Bonnette,
jim Hildreth and Jodee Riordan.
ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD
Two Lockport residents are facing child
endangerment charges after police allegedly
found drugs and several weapons around 4:30
Monday morning in an apartment on Pine
Street. Thirty-one year old Edward Washburn
Jr of 36 south Transit and 20 year old Linda
Skutt of 198 Pine were both arrested. Skutt
was also charged with possession of marijuana
and possession of a controlled substance. Two
children were turned over to a grandparent.
Police had gone to the apartment to
investigate a fight. A sword, a red scabbord,
and two knives were also allegedly found in the
apartment.
endangerment charges after police allegedly
found drugs and several weapons around 4:30
Monday morning in an apartment on Pine
Street. Thirty-one year old Edward Washburn
Jr of 36 south Transit and 20 year old Linda
Skutt of 198 Pine were both arrested. Skutt
was also charged with possession of marijuana
and possession of a controlled substance. Two
children were turned over to a grandparent.
Police had gone to the apartment to
investigate a fight. A sword, a red scabbord,
and two knives were also allegedly found in the
apartment.
BRUSH FIRE
It took the Pekin Volunteer Fire Company about
45 minutes last night to put out a brush fire on the
east side of Blacknose Springs Road. First Assistant
Chief Darwin Hasely said the cause was not
determined but it seemed to be suspicious. He
said the field seems to have a fire every year around
this time. The blaze started on the southwest end
of a field near Blacknose Springs Road and spread
northeast. It was reported around 6:45pm.
45 minutes last night to put out a brush fire on the
east side of Blacknose Springs Road. First Assistant
Chief Darwin Hasely said the cause was not
determined but it seemed to be suspicious. He
said the field seems to have a fire every year around
this time. The blaze started on the southwest end
of a field near Blacknose Springs Road and spread
northeast. It was reported around 6:45pm.
SUSPICIOUS BOTTLES/LOUD NOISES
Two members of the Erie County Sheriff's Office
Bomb Squad helped the Niagara County Sheriff's
office yesterday after suspicious bottles were found
in front of two homes on Beach Ridge Road in
Pendleton. The Sheriff's office says one of them
was a bottle of The Works toilet bowl cleaner and
they were able to trace it's purchase to a local
Wal-Mart. They said three men had bought it
Sunday and they were able to give them a photo
of their vehicle. A neighbor then gave them the
names of three suspects, two of which are students
at Niagara Wheatfield High School. One of the
victims said she and her husband heard two loud
noises outside their home around 9:30 Sunday
night. The entire matter was turned over to the
departments Criminal Investigation Bureau.
Bomb Squad helped the Niagara County Sheriff's
office yesterday after suspicious bottles were found
in front of two homes on Beach Ridge Road in
Pendleton. The Sheriff's office says one of them
was a bottle of The Works toilet bowl cleaner and
they were able to trace it's purchase to a local
Wal-Mart. They said three men had bought it
Sunday and they were able to give them a photo
of their vehicle. A neighbor then gave them the
names of three suspects, two of which are students
at Niagara Wheatfield High School. One of the
victims said she and her husband heard two loud
noises outside their home around 9:30 Sunday
night. The entire matter was turned over to the
departments Criminal Investigation Bureau.
Monday, April 19, 2010
SABRES-BRUINS
He probbaly won't be playing tonight, but Sabres
coach Lindy Ruff said last night the injuries
suffered Saturday by right winger Thomas Vanek
were not as bad as originally thought. Ruff
telling reporters "when a player comes off like
that you obviously think the worst....that was
his initial thoughts...but then after the game
after he was looked at, he was pleasantly surprised,
the damage isn't severe." Vanek was hurt near the
end of the first period when he got tangled up with
the Bruins Johnny Boychuck and smashed into the
end boards. He'll make the trip to Boston and if he's
not cleared to play, the Sabres could put Drew
Stafford in in his place. Ruff said he would be tested
and if he's cleared, he will be available to play. But
he said, "they're dealing again with a player that is
going to step in without any physical contact of any
sort. He said Stafford would obviously play if he's cleared,
but can he ramp it up enough for a play-off series. Buffalo
lost Saturday's game at HSBC to the Bruins 5-3. Boston
coming back in the third after the two teams had tied
it up at the end of the second period. The series is now
tied at one game each. Tonight's face off is at 7pm.
coach Lindy Ruff said last night the injuries
suffered Saturday by right winger Thomas Vanek
were not as bad as originally thought. Ruff
telling reporters "when a player comes off like
that you obviously think the worst....that was
his initial thoughts...but then after the game
after he was looked at, he was pleasantly surprised,
the damage isn't severe." Vanek was hurt near the
end of the first period when he got tangled up with
the Bruins Johnny Boychuck and smashed into the
end boards. He'll make the trip to Boston and if he's
not cleared to play, the Sabres could put Drew
Stafford in in his place. Ruff said he would be tested
and if he's cleared, he will be available to play. But
he said, "they're dealing again with a player that is
going to step in without any physical contact of any
sort. He said Stafford would obviously play if he's cleared,
but can he ramp it up enough for a play-off series. Buffalo
lost Saturday's game at HSBC to the Bruins 5-3. Boston
coming back in the third after the two teams had tied
it up at the end of the second period. The series is now
tied at one game each. Tonight's face off is at 7pm.
TWICE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE
New York is one of the worst states in the Nation
when it comes to traffic accidents involving
pedestrians but hundreds of New Yorkers will be
trying to fix the problem today as part of National
Volunteer Week. Don't be surprised if you see
observors with clipboars abd bright red vests at
major intersections as you drive to work. AARP
New York will be documenting safety features
that are there ...and those that are lacking.
They'll be trying to save lives because right now
New york has the third worst pedestrian fatality
rate for Americans aged 65 & over. One out of
every four traffic accidents includes a pedestrian,
twice the national average. The volunteer effort
will continue all this week as part of AARP's
"Create The Good Effort." You can find out where
they'll be and identify dangerous intersections
by going on line to www.createthegood.org. Once
all the information is gathered, they will pass on
reccomendations to city and state officials so
improvements can be made. A senior citizen
in Lockport was killed in a car-pedestrian
accident two weeks ago and another senior
citizen was injured last week.
when it comes to traffic accidents involving
pedestrians but hundreds of New Yorkers will be
trying to fix the problem today as part of National
Volunteer Week. Don't be surprised if you see
observors with clipboars abd bright red vests at
major intersections as you drive to work. AARP
New York will be documenting safety features
that are there ...and those that are lacking.
They'll be trying to save lives because right now
New york has the third worst pedestrian fatality
rate for Americans aged 65 & over. One out of
every four traffic accidents includes a pedestrian,
twice the national average. The volunteer effort
will continue all this week as part of AARP's
"Create The Good Effort." You can find out where
they'll be and identify dangerous intersections
by going on line to www.createthegood.org. Once
all the information is gathered, they will pass on
reccomendations to city and state officials so
improvements can be made. A senior citizen
in Lockport was killed in a car-pedestrian
accident two weeks ago and another senior
citizen was injured last week.
LAUNDROMAT FIRE
Investigators are trying to determine the cause of
an overnight fire in a one story brick laundromat
at 8656 Buffalo Avenue in the Falls. Fire Chief Bill
MacKay telling WLVL they do know the blaze
originated in the back right hand corner of the
building in a room that was used for storage
and a smll office. He estimated the damage to be
around $25,000. The blaze was reported by a
neighbor around 4:15 and it was out by 4:50. It
was closed at the time and there were no injuries.
The building was adjacent to a barber shop that
had recently opened in a building that was
previously operated as a cobble shop.
an overnight fire in a one story brick laundromat
at 8656 Buffalo Avenue in the Falls. Fire Chief Bill
MacKay telling WLVL they do know the blaze
originated in the back right hand corner of the
building in a room that was used for storage
and a smll office. He estimated the damage to be
around $25,000. The blaze was reported by a
neighbor around 4:15 and it was out by 4:50. It
was closed at the time and there were no injuries.
The building was adjacent to a barber shop that
had recently opened in a building that was
previously operated as a cobble shop.
THE FIRST EVER
About 200 tour group leaders and travel planners
will be in the Falls this week as Niagara USA hosts
the African American Travel Conference for the
first time. They are the industry's only
organization dedicated to the growing African
American group travel market. Representatives
will be here from Chicago, Detroit, Louisville,
Columbus and Cincinatti, Pittsburgh, and
from Louisiana and Mississippi. Five full
motorcoaches are expected. The group will be
here from Tuesday thru Thursday. Officials
say African American group travel is growing and
they have included it in their two year marketing
plan. It includes family reunions and church
groups and heritage tourism involving the
Underground Railroad. The representaives
will have time while they're here to check out
county attractions. A Niagara USA Wine Trail
tour is scheduled for Wednesday and they
will have supper at Lockport Locks & Erie
Canal Cruises. The African American
Travel Conference is an association of
2,500 travel planners. It was formed in
2000 and has previously met in such cities
as Detroit, Nashville, Cleveland, and Kansas
City.
will be in the Falls this week as Niagara USA hosts
the African American Travel Conference for the
first time. They are the industry's only
organization dedicated to the growing African
American group travel market. Representatives
will be here from Chicago, Detroit, Louisville,
Columbus and Cincinatti, Pittsburgh, and
from Louisiana and Mississippi. Five full
motorcoaches are expected. The group will be
here from Tuesday thru Thursday. Officials
say African American group travel is growing and
they have included it in their two year marketing
plan. It includes family reunions and church
groups and heritage tourism involving the
Underground Railroad. The representaives
will have time while they're here to check out
county attractions. A Niagara USA Wine Trail
tour is scheduled for Wednesday and they
will have supper at Lockport Locks & Erie
Canal Cruises. The African American
Travel Conference is an association of
2,500 travel planners. It was formed in
2000 and has previously met in such cities
as Detroit, Nashville, Cleveland, and Kansas
City.
HIRING FREEZE
The Majority Leader of the County Legislature
will ask for a hiring freeze for department heads
and their deputies at tomorrow night's meeting.
Rick Updegrove says he doesn't want to hire
anyone for a top job until a new county manager
is chosen. He says current county manager
Greg Lewis was afforded the chance to have input
into his team when he arrived on 2003 and they
should give the new manager the same opportunity.
The resolution wouldf affect plans to fill the
position of the Director of the Office of the Aging.
It's former director, Chris Richbart, passed way
in February. The Committee charged with finding
a new county manager has not yet met. The contract
for current County Manager Greg Lewis runs out at
the end of November.
will ask for a hiring freeze for department heads
and their deputies at tomorrow night's meeting.
Rick Updegrove says he doesn't want to hire
anyone for a top job until a new county manager
is chosen. He says current county manager
Greg Lewis was afforded the chance to have input
into his team when he arrived on 2003 and they
should give the new manager the same opportunity.
The resolution wouldf affect plans to fill the
position of the Director of the Office of the Aging.
It's former director, Chris Richbart, passed way
in February. The Committee charged with finding
a new county manager has not yet met. The contract
for current County Manager Greg Lewis runs out at
the end of November.
LOCKPORT MAN NO LONGER MISSING
A 22 year old Lockport man who had been reported
missing by his family Sunday morning showed up at
the Sheriff's department around 3:30 am today. Brandon
Teschemacher of Maplewood Drive said he saw himself
on TV as a missing person and wanted to turn himself
in. He told deputies he fell off the wagon from his
addiction t6o pain killers last Wednesday and it turned
into a weekend binge. He asked to be taken to a facility
for treatment. The Sheriff's department sent him to
ECMC by ambulance.
missing by his family Sunday morning showed up at
the Sheriff's department around 3:30 am today. Brandon
Teschemacher of Maplewood Drive said he saw himself
on TV as a missing person and wanted to turn himself
in. He told deputies he fell off the wagon from his
addiction t6o pain killers last Wednesday and it turned
into a weekend binge. He asked to be taken to a facility
for treatment. The Sheriff's department sent him to
ECMC by ambulance.
DISTURBING PHONE CALL
A Wheatfield couple telling Sheriff's deputies
they got a disturbing phone call around 11pm
Sunday. They're Jewish and got what sounded
like a computer generated or recorded message
that said "Hitler will return and all you Jews..
Jews...Jews...will die." The husband said he hit
redial but got a recording saying the number was
not in service at this time. The number on the caller
i-d indicated it had originated from area code 418.
they got a disturbing phone call around 11pm
Sunday. They're Jewish and got what sounded
like a computer generated or recorded message
that said "Hitler will return and all you Jews..
Jews...Jews...will die." The husband said he hit
redial but got a recording saying the number was
not in service at this time. The number on the caller
i-d indicated it had originated from area code 418.
RABIES SHOTS
A 27 year old Wheatfield man will begin taking
rabies shots today after he was bitten by a dog
last wednesday on Plaza Drive. The victim said he
was walking his dog near his apartment when it
was attacked by another dog that was being
walked by a woman. The man said he was bitten
on the right tricep when he seperated them and
it broke the skin. He went to the VA Hospital for
treatment. Attempts by him and the sheriff's
department to find the dog have been unsuccessful.
rabies shots today after he was bitten by a dog
last wednesday on Plaza Drive. The victim said he
was walking his dog near his apartment when it
was attacked by another dog that was being
walked by a woman. The man said he was bitten
on the right tricep when he seperated them and
it broke the skin. He went to the VA Hospital for
treatment. Attempts by him and the sheriff's
department to find the dog have been unsuccessful.
ALCOHOL,MARIJAUANA & DRUGS
Lockport police say they found marijuana, pills,
and alcohol when they pulled a 17 year old over
for a traffic infraction around 12:30 am today on
Erie Street. Casey Podsadowski of 6343 Robinson
Road was stopped for not obeying a stop sign. Police
said the marijuana and several open bottles of
alcohol were in plain view and they found a bottle
with six orange tablets inside. They were
determined to be EZOL #3, a controlled substance.
and alcohol when they pulled a 17 year old over
for a traffic infraction around 12:30 am today on
Erie Street. Casey Podsadowski of 6343 Robinson
Road was stopped for not obeying a stop sign. Police
said the marijuana and several open bottles of
alcohol were in plain view and they found a bottle
with six orange tablets inside. They were
determined to be EZOL #3, a controlled substance.
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