The President of the New York Power Authority
paid a brief visit to Lockport around noon yesterday.
Mayor Mike Tucker says he met behind closed doors
with Richard Kessel for about a half and hour and
then they walked down Canal Street to take a look
at the Locks. Tucker showed him the Flight of Five
and told him about the city's plan to restore them
and how it would tie in with the redevelopment of
Canal Street and the downtown area. Tucker's
also the chief of the Eastern Niagara Power Project
Alliance, and he told Kessel how they had been shut
out during the relicensing of the Power Project. Tucker
says Kessel told him NYPA is putting together a list
of things they want to do in the County. Kessel hopes
to have the list finished by the end of Summer and
Tucker says he was told Kessel would take some of
the money and some of the power and give it back
to Niagara County. Tucker said Kessel told him that
was his plan and that was his hope. He said he
was impressed with the City's plans but did not
make any committments. The Mayor sent a letter
to Kessel May 6 challenging him to pay attention to
all parts of the County and not just Niagara Falls.
Friday, May 21, 2010
MARIJUANA FOLLOW UP
It's been a week since two teens were caught
allegedly trying to steal marijauna that was
allegedly growing in a garage at a home on New Road
in Wilson. Sheriff Jim Voutour says the
homeowner has not yet been charged. He told
WLVL he knows some are upset. He told
us he does not know the man even though they're from
the same town. He said their investigation is
very far from over and people will eventually
see why charges have not yet been filed. He said
it was not in the best interests of the department
to do so now and there are other things
that they're looking at. Voutour said they don't
put everything out on the table until they're
done and its very far from over. Eighteen year
old Dave Evans of Wilson and 16 year old Christopher
White of Lackawanna were charged with burglary
and are due in town court next Thursday. The
homeowner caught them trying to steal
51 marijuana plants he allegedly had growing in his
garage. He called some other friends and one of
them supposedly struck the 16 year old as they
questioned him about the theft of chain saws
from a tree service company. One of the men
sent a text to the mother of one of the boys and
she called the sheriff's department. Voutour says
to be patient.
allegedly trying to steal marijauna that was
allegedly growing in a garage at a home on New Road
in Wilson. Sheriff Jim Voutour says the
homeowner has not yet been charged. He told
WLVL he knows some are upset. He told
us he does not know the man even though they're from
the same town. He said their investigation is
very far from over and people will eventually
see why charges have not yet been filed. He said
it was not in the best interests of the department
to do so now and there are other things
that they're looking at. Voutour said they don't
put everything out on the table until they're
done and its very far from over. Eighteen year
old Dave Evans of Wilson and 16 year old Christopher
White of Lackawanna were charged with burglary
and are due in town court next Thursday. The
homeowner caught them trying to steal
51 marijuana plants he allegedly had growing in his
garage. He called some other friends and one of
them supposedly struck the 16 year old as they
questioned him about the theft of chain saws
from a tree service company. One of the men
sent a text to the mother of one of the boys and
she called the sheriff's department. Voutour says
to be patient.
OLD FALLS STREET
Niagara Falls will celebrate the re-opening of
Old Falls Street Saturday with a 12 hour festival.
It starts with a Health Fair and the second Annual
Run With The Rapids in the morning. There'll be
live music by four bands, The Other Band, Saxman
Slim, The Boys of Summer, and Black Widow will
perform during the afternoon and evening. Cooking
demonstrations, dance performances, animal exhibits
and a Kids Zone are scheduled and you'll also see
street performers including a stilt walker, a unicyclist,
and a juggler. The Buffalo Jills will be there from
1 till 3. The street was rededicated to the City Thursday
during a two hour preview. It's reconstruction took
three years and included the demolition of the
Wintergarden. It cost $12-million and now runs from
the casino straight to the entrance to the State Park.
A 14 week outdoor movie series was announced yesterday
along with concerts and other activities. The addition of
a dozen new rooms at the Red Coach Inn on Buffalo Avenue
was also celebrated Thursday with a ribbon cutting at 11am.
Old Falls Street Saturday with a 12 hour festival.
It starts with a Health Fair and the second Annual
Run With The Rapids in the morning. There'll be
live music by four bands, The Other Band, Saxman
Slim, The Boys of Summer, and Black Widow will
perform during the afternoon and evening. Cooking
demonstrations, dance performances, animal exhibits
and a Kids Zone are scheduled and you'll also see
street performers including a stilt walker, a unicyclist,
and a juggler. The Buffalo Jills will be there from
1 till 3. The street was rededicated to the City Thursday
during a two hour preview. It's reconstruction took
three years and included the demolition of the
Wintergarden. It cost $12-million and now runs from
the casino straight to the entrance to the State Park.
A 14 week outdoor movie series was announced yesterday
along with concerts and other activities. The addition of
a dozen new rooms at the Red Coach Inn on Buffalo Avenue
was also celebrated Thursday with a ribbon cutting at 11am.
LOCKPORT BICYCLE AUCTION
An assortment of computer monitors, a desk,
a couple of file cabinets, an old lawnmower
and a few electronic items will be included in
tomorrow mornings annual bicycle auction
conducted by the Lockport Police department.
About 75 bikes will be up for bid with the action
handled by Captain Jeffrey Brodsky. The doors
to the police garage on Niagara Street will open
at 9 so potential bidders can inspect what's available.
You need to register and get a number in order to
make a bid. The auction will start at 9:30 and
only cash and checks will be accepted. The bikes
were recovered by police during the past year
and their owners were never found.
a couple of file cabinets, an old lawnmower
and a few electronic items will be included in
tomorrow mornings annual bicycle auction
conducted by the Lockport Police department.
About 75 bikes will be up for bid with the action
handled by Captain Jeffrey Brodsky. The doors
to the police garage on Niagara Street will open
at 9 so potential bidders can inspect what's available.
You need to register and get a number in order to
make a bid. The auction will start at 9:30 and
only cash and checks will be accepted. The bikes
were recovered by police during the past year
and their owners were never found.
CUOMO
Sources say Attorney General Andrew Cuomo could
announce he's running for governor sometime over the
weekend. They say he will propose replacing the state's
Empire Zone program with a new one designed to lure
out-of-state companies. "Move To New York" would be
aimed at manufacturing and high tech operations. It's
expected it will cost less than the Empire Zone program
which expires at the end of June. Cuomo will also
propose a "Jobs Now" program that would give tax
credits of up to $3,000 to companies for every new worker
they hire. The workers would have to have lived in the
State for at least 60 days and they'd have to remain on
the job for at least a year. The President of the Business
Council of New York state says the big problem is the
state's image, that we're viewed as one of the worst in
the nation for business investment. Kenneth Adams said
any plan must reverse that image and send a message
the state really wants businesses to be here and we want
growth and private sector job creation.
announce he's running for governor sometime over the
weekend. They say he will propose replacing the state's
Empire Zone program with a new one designed to lure
out-of-state companies. "Move To New York" would be
aimed at manufacturing and high tech operations. It's
expected it will cost less than the Empire Zone program
which expires at the end of June. Cuomo will also
propose a "Jobs Now" program that would give tax
credits of up to $3,000 to companies for every new worker
they hire. The workers would have to have lived in the
State for at least 60 days and they'd have to remain on
the job for at least a year. The President of the Business
Council of New York state says the big problem is the
state's image, that we're viewed as one of the worst in
the nation for business investment. Kenneth Adams said
any plan must reverse that image and send a message
the state really wants businesses to be here and we want
growth and private sector job creation.
CAUGHT IN THE ACT
A Gasport resident caught an 18 year old man around
6pm Monday as he was allegdly trying to burglarize his
home. The State Police charging Nathan McCall with
trying to steal a Wii game console. He left the home
when he was confronted by the owner and was arrested
the next day. Troopers say McCall told them where a number
of items were that he had taken in previous break-ins. They
included a bicycle, a cell phone, an X-box, and a pair of
walkie talkies. Troopers know who owns the X box and
and the walkie talkies and they're trying to determine
the ownership of the bike and cell. Call Investigator John
DiPasquale at 434-1245 if you have any information.
6pm Monday as he was allegdly trying to burglarize his
home. The State Police charging Nathan McCall with
trying to steal a Wii game console. He left the home
when he was confronted by the owner and was arrested
the next day. Troopers say McCall told them where a number
of items were that he had taken in previous break-ins. They
included a bicycle, a cell phone, an X-box, and a pair of
walkie talkies. Troopers know who owns the X box and
and the walkie talkies and they're trying to determine
the ownership of the bike and cell. Call Investigator John
DiPasquale at 434-1245 if you have any information.
NOTHING FOUND DURING DRUG SWEEP
Nothing was found yesterday when the Falls Police
department conducted a drug sweep at the High
School. Three dogs searched the building starting
around 9am. Several students complained about the
use of drugs and alcohol during a Youth Forum Tuesday
night at the Niagara Street School. A 14 year old saying
students hide it outside the building and they come to
class high and drunk.
department conducted a drug sweep at the High
School. Three dogs searched the building starting
around 9am. Several students complained about the
use of drugs and alcohol during a Youth Forum Tuesday
night at the Niagara Street School. A 14 year old saying
students hide it outside the building and they come to
class high and drunk.
IMPROVEMENT
New York added 31,500 private sector jobs in
April according to figures released yesterday by the
State Labor Department. The umployment rate in
Erie and Niagara counties fell to 7.8 per cent, down
from 8.6 per cent in March.
April according to figures released yesterday by the
State Labor Department. The umployment rate in
Erie and Niagara counties fell to 7.8 per cent, down
from 8.6 per cent in March.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
PROPOSED LOCKPORT NUISANCE LAW
Lockport lawmaker Jack Smith says he's going
to make some more changes to his proposed
public nuisance law after the Common Council
discussed an already revised version last night.
Smith said the Council had raised some valid
concerns however he did not want to propose
a law that would not do anything. He said he
would take their concerns into consideration
and make some adjustements to it, but he's
not willing to water it down and be ineffective.
As is stands now, the law would set up a point
system for various arrests or complaints and
it would make no differenece if the person was
convicted or not. Smith said a preponderance
of the evidence is what they're looking at...that
several complaints would have to be raised and
they would have to be reported to the police. He
said they would also look at any past history
invlving disputes between neighbors. Anyone
accumulating a dozen points in six months or
18 in a year would be deemed a nuisance. They
would have to appear before the City Council
and they could evict the person, close the
building in question for up to a year, and make
the person, the landlord, or both pay a fine of
up to $5,000. Drug, gun, prostitution or stolen
property charges would be worth six points. Violations
of the noise or dog ordinances, the sale of untaxed
alcohol or cigarettes...or food stamp fraud would
be worth four. Three points would be assessed
for violating the City's ordinances on garbage
disposal, grass cutting, and shovelling your
sidewalks in the Winter. Council President
Richelle Pisceri said she was "not loving the way
it was written." Alderwoman Florence McKenzie
said Smith had a long list of what he wanted to stop
and said it was a little bit overboard.
to make some more changes to his proposed
public nuisance law after the Common Council
discussed an already revised version last night.
Smith said the Council had raised some valid
concerns however he did not want to propose
a law that would not do anything. He said he
would take their concerns into consideration
and make some adjustements to it, but he's
not willing to water it down and be ineffective.
As is stands now, the law would set up a point
system for various arrests or complaints and
it would make no differenece if the person was
convicted or not. Smith said a preponderance
of the evidence is what they're looking at...that
several complaints would have to be raised and
they would have to be reported to the police. He
said they would also look at any past history
invlving disputes between neighbors. Anyone
accumulating a dozen points in six months or
18 in a year would be deemed a nuisance. They
would have to appear before the City Council
and they could evict the person, close the
building in question for up to a year, and make
the person, the landlord, or both pay a fine of
up to $5,000. Drug, gun, prostitution or stolen
property charges would be worth six points. Violations
of the noise or dog ordinances, the sale of untaxed
alcohol or cigarettes...or food stamp fraud would
be worth four. Three points would be assessed
for violating the City's ordinances on garbage
disposal, grass cutting, and shovelling your
sidewalks in the Winter. Council President
Richelle Pisceri said she was "not loving the way
it was written." Alderwoman Florence McKenzie
said Smith had a long list of what he wanted to stop
and said it was a little bit overboard.
LOCKPORT SCHOOL BOARD
The Lockport School Board announced last night
that Diane Phelps got 259 write-in votes Tuesday and
won the final seat up for grabs. Phelps said it was a
mandate from the people to get spending under
control. She said she hopes the community will
contact her with ideas. Board President Marietta
Schrader received 174 votes. She had decided to
step down after 11 years on the board, but said she
would serve for another year if the public wanted
her. She did not campaign for the seat. The Board
officially put the contingency budget into place
following the defeat of the proposed spending plan
on Tuesday. School Chief Terry Ann Carbone said
they planned to lease the soon to be closed Dewitt
Clinton Elementary School to an unnamed County
organization. She said the building would be in use
as soon as August.
that Diane Phelps got 259 write-in votes Tuesday and
won the final seat up for grabs. Phelps said it was a
mandate from the people to get spending under
control. She said she hopes the community will
contact her with ideas. Board President Marietta
Schrader received 174 votes. She had decided to
step down after 11 years on the board, but said she
would serve for another year if the public wanted
her. She did not campaign for the seat. The Board
officially put the contingency budget into place
following the defeat of the proposed spending plan
on Tuesday. School Chief Terry Ann Carbone said
they planned to lease the soon to be closed Dewitt
Clinton Elementary School to an unnamed County
organization. She said the building would be in use
as soon as August.
FALLS EVENTS
Two big events happening today in the Falls.
A ribbon was cut at 11for 12 new hotel rooms
at the Red Coach Inn on Buffalo Avenue. They
originally had 19 luxury rooms and the new
ones are in the English Tudor style as the
rest of the building. A preview of Saturday's
grand re-opening of Old Falls Street will run
from 11:30 till 1:30 . The street will be rededicated
back to the City today and a calendar of all
the upcoming events will be released. There'll
be live music, street entertainment, and free
food. Saturday's grand re-opening will start
with the Second Annual Run With the Rapids
at 9. There'll be live music, dance performances,
food and beverage concessions, animal exhibits,
street performers and a kids zone. The Buffalo
Jills will be there along with comedy improv
team, The Wonder Makers.
A ribbon was cut at 11for 12 new hotel rooms
at the Red Coach Inn on Buffalo Avenue. They
originally had 19 luxury rooms and the new
ones are in the English Tudor style as the
rest of the building. A preview of Saturday's
grand re-opening of Old Falls Street will run
from 11:30 till 1:30 . The street will be rededicated
back to the City today and a calendar of all
the upcoming events will be released. There'll
be live music, street entertainment, and free
food. Saturday's grand re-opening will start
with the Second Annual Run With the Rapids
at 9. There'll be live music, dance performances,
food and beverage concessions, animal exhibits,
street performers and a kids zone. The Buffalo
Jills will be there along with comedy improv
team, The Wonder Makers.
SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE FIRES
Investigators in the Falls are looking into two
suspicious vehicle fires Wednesday morning and
an apparent attempt on another. A 1999 Plymouth
Voyager was totally destroyed at 2450 Linwood
Avenue around 1:45am. The fire spread to a carport
and a neighbors fence and melted some siding. A '96
GEO Prism was found burning around 45 minutes
later at 2020 Pine Avenue. A resident in the 1800
block of Pirce said somebody shoved paper into the
ga stank of his '98 Ford Windstar as it was parked
in an alley behind his home.
suspicious vehicle fires Wednesday morning and
an apparent attempt on another. A 1999 Plymouth
Voyager was totally destroyed at 2450 Linwood
Avenue around 1:45am. The fire spread to a carport
and a neighbors fence and melted some siding. A '96
GEO Prism was found burning around 45 minutes
later at 2020 Pine Avenue. A resident in the 1800
block of Pirce said somebody shoved paper into the
ga stank of his '98 Ford Windstar as it was parked
in an alley behind his home.
$36 MORE
Tuition will go up $36 a semester at NCCC under a
$49-million spending plan approved yesterday by the
Board of Trustees. The budget assumes the County will
increase it's contribution to the school by $250,000 even
though the County has given the college the same amount,
$8.87-million, for the past three years. The spending plan
must be approved by the County Legislature. Chairman
Bill Ross expects they will hold a public hearing June
15 with a vote to take place at the following meeting. The
proposed budget uses $236,000 of their $3.9-million
surplus. The school said they would have used more
but they want to save it for next year because they don't
know what to expect from Albany.
$49-million spending plan approved yesterday by the
Board of Trustees. The budget assumes the County will
increase it's contribution to the school by $250,000 even
though the County has given the college the same amount,
$8.87-million, for the past three years. The spending plan
must be approved by the County Legislature. Chairman
Bill Ross expects they will hold a public hearing June
15 with a vote to take place at the following meeting. The
proposed budget uses $236,000 of their $3.9-million
surplus. The school said they would have used more
but they want to save it for next year because they don't
know what to expect from Albany.
LAZIO PICKS RUNNING MATE
Republican Rick Lazio announced yesterday he has
chosen Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards
as his running mate in his quest to win the governor's
race. Niagara County Republican Chairman Mike Norris
called Edwards a man of principle and vision. Norris
saying his previous endorsement of the Lazio campaign
was based on Lazio's pledge to stand up for Upstate and
Western New York. He said his selection of Edwards
showed he's making good on the pledge.
chosen Chautauqua County Executive Greg Edwards
as his running mate in his quest to win the governor's
race. Niagara County Republican Chairman Mike Norris
called Edwards a man of principle and vision. Norris
saying his previous endorsement of the Lazio campaign
was based on Lazio's pledge to stand up for Upstate and
Western New York. He said his selection of Edwards
showed he's making good on the pledge.
ROYALTON DAD SENTENCED FOR ABUSING BABY
A 26 year old Royalton man was sentenced to 1 1/3
to 4 years in State Prison Wednesday for abusing
his baby son last year. David Stroup Jr of Rochester
Road plead guilty March 10 to a reduced charge of
attempted second degree assault. His attorney said
Stroup suffers from a bipolar disorder and also
post traumatic stress disorder from his service in
the Navy. Stroup was accused of abusing the child
between September and November of last year. The
youngster is now 9 1/2 months old. Stroup told judge
Matt Murphy he was not a criminal but he was a dad
who showed a lack of responsibility. His wife of five
years is in the process of divorcing him. They have
a daughter and another son and the prosecution said
Stroup was investigated for possibly abusing the
other boy in 2006 when they lived in Virginia.
to 4 years in State Prison Wednesday for abusing
his baby son last year. David Stroup Jr of Rochester
Road plead guilty March 10 to a reduced charge of
attempted second degree assault. His attorney said
Stroup suffers from a bipolar disorder and also
post traumatic stress disorder from his service in
the Navy. Stroup was accused of abusing the child
between September and November of last year. The
youngster is now 9 1/2 months old. Stroup told judge
Matt Murphy he was not a criminal but he was a dad
who showed a lack of responsibility. His wife of five
years is in the process of divorcing him. They have
a daughter and another son and the prosecution said
Stroup was investigated for possibly abusing the
other boy in 2006 when they lived in Virginia.
TOWN OF LOCKPORT
The Town of Lockport Board plans to vote June 2
on a proposed law that would restrict the installation
of outdoor furnaces. The decision coming after
Councilmember Mark Crocker said his research
indicated there was no need to make an exception
for those that burn corn. A vote on the ordinance
was put off at their last session so Crocker could
look into whether bio-fuels should be banned in
the furnances. The ordinance would require them
to be installed father than 40 feet from the
property line and more than 150 feet from a
neighbor's home.
on a proposed law that would restrict the installation
of outdoor furnaces. The decision coming after
Councilmember Mark Crocker said his research
indicated there was no need to make an exception
for those that burn corn. A vote on the ordinance
was put off at their last session so Crocker could
look into whether bio-fuels should be banned in
the furnances. The ordinance would require them
to be installed father than 40 feet from the
property line and more than 150 feet from a
neighbor's home.
DOMESTIC AT 197 PINE
A 19 year old Lockport woman is being held on
$1,500 bail following a domestic incident Monday
at 197 Pine Street. Kayla Sykes allegedly tried to
run a man over two times with her car, narrowly
missed a juvenile standing in the driveway, and
also struck the building with her vehicle. She's
charged with menacing, criminal mischief, endangering
the welfare of a child, and leaving the scene of a
property damage accident.
$1,500 bail following a domestic incident Monday
at 197 Pine Street. Kayla Sykes allegedly tried to
run a man over two times with her car, narrowly
missed a juvenile standing in the driveway, and
also struck the building with her vehicle. She's
charged with menacing, criminal mischief, endangering
the welfare of a child, and leaving the scene of a
property damage accident.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
SCHOOL BUDGETS
Voters in Lockport were the only ones in the County
saying "no" Tuesday. They turned down the proposed
school district budget by an unofficial tally of 1,211 to
1,089 votes. School Chief Terry Ann Carbone said it
failed by 122 votes and 2,300 were cast. It represented
9 per cent of the registered voters. Incumbents Ed Sandell
and Jon Williams won re-election but the race for the
third seat...a write in...was too close to call and they're
doing a recount this morning before announcing a
winner. In the preliminary count, about 30 votes
seperated Marietta Schrader from Diane Phelps. The
budget defeat means a contingency spending plan will
be put into effect and groups will have to pay a fee to
use school buildings and grounds. Carbone said it
would include the upcoming Relay for Life. Elsewhere,
in the Falls, incumbent board president Russ Petrozzi
and newcomer Johnny Destino won the two open seats.
Destino bested Frank Coney Jr by an unofficial 38 votes.
The swap of some land between the school district and the
city was ok'd along with the sale of the former district
annex at 606 Sixth Street. Former Lew Port board
member Ed Lilly lost in a six way race for three open
seats. They went to incumbent James Sperduti, Dr.
Jerome Andres, and Jodee Riordan. Three newcomers
won at Newfane where incumbents Gretchen DeWitt and
Lorie Kaufman were ousted. The winners in the 7 way
contest were Michele Malone, Joe Flagler, and Frank
Westgate. The top three finishers at Starpoint were
incumbent Michael Zimmerman, Jeffrey Duncan, and
Dennis Toth. Voters in NT elected NCCC trustee Arthur
Pappas and Martin Burruano. Voters also o-kd a proposal
to buy five new busses. Daniel Bragg and Paul Guinn won the
two open seats at Roy Hart. Candidates ran unopposed at
Barker and Niagara -Wheatfield.
saying "no" Tuesday. They turned down the proposed
school district budget by an unofficial tally of 1,211 to
1,089 votes. School Chief Terry Ann Carbone said it
failed by 122 votes and 2,300 were cast. It represented
9 per cent of the registered voters. Incumbents Ed Sandell
and Jon Williams won re-election but the race for the
third seat...a write in...was too close to call and they're
doing a recount this morning before announcing a
winner. In the preliminary count, about 30 votes
seperated Marietta Schrader from Diane Phelps. The
budget defeat means a contingency spending plan will
be put into effect and groups will have to pay a fee to
use school buildings and grounds. Carbone said it
would include the upcoming Relay for Life. Elsewhere,
in the Falls, incumbent board president Russ Petrozzi
and newcomer Johnny Destino won the two open seats.
Destino bested Frank Coney Jr by an unofficial 38 votes.
The swap of some land between the school district and the
city was ok'd along with the sale of the former district
annex at 606 Sixth Street. Former Lew Port board
member Ed Lilly lost in a six way race for three open
seats. They went to incumbent James Sperduti, Dr.
Jerome Andres, and Jodee Riordan. Three newcomers
won at Newfane where incumbents Gretchen DeWitt and
Lorie Kaufman were ousted. The winners in the 7 way
contest were Michele Malone, Joe Flagler, and Frank
Westgate. The top three finishers at Starpoint were
incumbent Michael Zimmerman, Jeffrey Duncan, and
Dennis Toth. Voters in NT elected NCCC trustee Arthur
Pappas and Martin Burruano. Voters also o-kd a proposal
to buy five new busses. Daniel Bragg and Paul Guinn won the
two open seats at Roy Hart. Candidates ran unopposed at
Barker and Niagara -Wheatfield.
COUNTY LEGISLATURE
County lawmakers passed a resolution last night
asking the State Assembly to pass a cap on school
property tax increases. Majority Leader Rick
Updegrove said it was not meant as a criticism
of the school boards in Niagara County...that it
was just the opposite. He said there's been an
unprecedented decrease in state aid to districts
but the parameters established by the State
control the level of funding and contingency budgets
and the boards have very little to say about
reducing their spending. He called the reduction
in aid a mandated property tax increase. He said
school taxes comprise the majority of the county
tax burden. Updegrove noted that over the past 5
years, the Legislature had reduced the county tax rate
by $1.55 but. he said, the Lockport School Board is about to
hike the rate by $1.56 eliminating everything they had
done. He asked Francine del Monte to sponsor the bill
in the Assembly. The measure already passed the Senate
two years ago when the GOP was in control. Lawmakers
passed another resolution asking the State Comptroller
to either freeze the county's contribution to the pension
fund at 2009 levels , or to cap it at 2 per cent of the salaries
paid to county workers. Sheriff Jim Voutour announced
he had followed their instructions from last November
and set up a system to find missing seniors. The "Silver
Alert" system will place special emphasis on those with
Alzheimers and other cognitive diseases. The department
is looking for donations from businesses and foundations to
buy $250 GPS bracelets for those who are classified as
frequent wanderers.
asking the State Assembly to pass a cap on school
property tax increases. Majority Leader Rick
Updegrove said it was not meant as a criticism
of the school boards in Niagara County...that it
was just the opposite. He said there's been an
unprecedented decrease in state aid to districts
but the parameters established by the State
control the level of funding and contingency budgets
and the boards have very little to say about
reducing their spending. He called the reduction
in aid a mandated property tax increase. He said
school taxes comprise the majority of the county
tax burden. Updegrove noted that over the past 5
years, the Legislature had reduced the county tax rate
by $1.55 but. he said, the Lockport School Board is about to
hike the rate by $1.56 eliminating everything they had
done. He asked Francine del Monte to sponsor the bill
in the Assembly. The measure already passed the Senate
two years ago when the GOP was in control. Lawmakers
passed another resolution asking the State Comptroller
to either freeze the county's contribution to the pension
fund at 2009 levels , or to cap it at 2 per cent of the salaries
paid to county workers. Sheriff Jim Voutour announced
he had followed their instructions from last November
and set up a system to find missing seniors. The "Silver
Alert" system will place special emphasis on those with
Alzheimers and other cognitive diseases. The department
is looking for donations from businesses and foundations to
buy $250 GPS bracelets for those who are classified as
frequent wanderers.
AN INAPPROPRIATE RELATIONSHIP
A male teacher at Lockport High School has been
suspended with pay as police investigate whether
he had an inappropriate relationship with a student.
The District isn't saying who the teacher is and whether
the student is a boy or a girl. Police Captain Rick
Podgers said the student is over the age of 18, but
charges could be filed if the relationship started
when the student was under 17. School Chief Terry
Ann Carbone said they're waiting for the police
report to decide their next step.
suspended with pay as police investigate whether
he had an inappropriate relationship with a student.
The District isn't saying who the teacher is and whether
the student is a boy or a girl. Police Captain Rick
Podgers said the student is over the age of 18, but
charges could be filed if the relationship started
when the student was under 17. School Chief Terry
Ann Carbone said they're waiting for the police
report to decide their next step.
DRUGS
Two Lockport residents were charged with allegedly
possessing cocaine around 11 last night after the
County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant
at 8 Ashley Place. Fifty-four year old Victor Henry
and 37 year old Clarice Goldsmith were charged
with possession of a controlled substance. Police
saying a "quantity" was found. The couples four
children were sleeping at the time. They were turned
over to a family member due to the drugs and alleged
poor living conditions. The warrant was signed by
Judge Bill Watson. Two other city residents are
being held in the County Jail on drug charges
following a traffic stop around 1am on Rt. 78.
Twenty-two year old Anthony Solotes of Allen
Street and 43 year old Mark Bulmer of Lock Street
were pulled over for allegedly not dimming their
headlights when they entered the City. Police said
they found crack cocaine and hydrocodones in
plastic bags. Bulmer's bail was set at $2,500, Solotoes
is being held without bail following an arraignment
in Town of Lockport court. Police said Bulmer also
had two outstanding warrants for aggravated unlicensed
operation out of the City and County.
possessing cocaine around 11 last night after the
County Drug Task Force executed a search warrant
at 8 Ashley Place. Fifty-four year old Victor Henry
and 37 year old Clarice Goldsmith were charged
with possession of a controlled substance. Police
saying a "quantity" was found. The couples four
children were sleeping at the time. They were turned
over to a family member due to the drugs and alleged
poor living conditions. The warrant was signed by
Judge Bill Watson. Two other city residents are
being held in the County Jail on drug charges
following a traffic stop around 1am on Rt. 78.
Twenty-two year old Anthony Solotes of Allen
Street and 43 year old Mark Bulmer of Lock Street
were pulled over for allegedly not dimming their
headlights when they entered the City. Police said
they found crack cocaine and hydrocodones in
plastic bags. Bulmer's bail was set at $2,500, Solotoes
is being held without bail following an arraignment
in Town of Lockport court. Police said Bulmer also
had two outstanding warrants for aggravated unlicensed
operation out of the City and County.
PALADINO
Republican gubernatorial candidate Carl Paladino
kicks off an upstate campaign tour tonight in
Albany. It'll take him through a dozen Upstate
counties with public events in five cities and
conclude May 30 in Buffalo. He'll be in Lockport
May 29 and on WLVL'S Dialog May 28.
kicks off an upstate campaign tour tonight in
Albany. It'll take him through a dozen Upstate
counties with public events in five cities and
conclude May 30 in Buffalo. He'll be in Lockport
May 29 and on WLVL'S Dialog May 28.
4 OR 6 or 8 OR 9
A 42 year old Lockport man told Sheriff's deputies
early this morning he had 4 or 6 or 8 or 9 bottles
of beer after he was found sitting on the curb on the
north side of Robinson Road near the Rt 93 bypass
in Pendleton. Greg Gerstung of 5709 Locust said he
was coming home from a bar in North Tonawanda
when he failed to stop at a stop sign and drove his
car into a ditch at North Canal and Robinson.
Gerstung said he had walked to the spot where they
found him. He failed field sobriety tests and was
charged with DWI and failing to stop at the sign.
He was being held on $250 bail at last report.
early this morning he had 4 or 6 or 8 or 9 bottles
of beer after he was found sitting on the curb on the
north side of Robinson Road near the Rt 93 bypass
in Pendleton. Greg Gerstung of 5709 Locust said he
was coming home from a bar in North Tonawanda
when he failed to stop at a stop sign and drove his
car into a ditch at North Canal and Robinson.
Gerstung said he had walked to the spot where they
found him. He failed field sobriety tests and was
charged with DWI and failing to stop at the sign.
He was being held on $250 bail at last report.
WHEATFIELD GAS STATION BURGLARZIED
Seventeen packs of Newports and 123 scratch off
lottery tickets wre taken in a break-in around 2:30am
yesterday at the Citgo Jolly Roger at 2065 River Road
in Wheatfield. Deputies said a surveillance video
showed a white male kicked the glass on a door until
it broke. He was wearing jeans and a light colored,
hooded sweatshirt with a jacket. The loss was estimated
at more than $500.
lottery tickets wre taken in a break-in around 2:30am
yesterday at the Citgo Jolly Roger at 2065 River Road
in Wheatfield. Deputies said a surveillance video
showed a white male kicked the glass on a door until
it broke. He was wearing jeans and a light colored,
hooded sweatshirt with a jacket. The loss was estimated
at more than $500.
FISH STOLEN
Seventeen fish were reported stolen yesterday morning
from a pond in front of a home at 9137 State Street in
Gasport. The victim saying a red flashlight was found by
the pond and all the fish food kept by it was dumped
into the water. She said the fish were still there as of
8pm Monday.
from a pond in front of a home at 9137 State Street in
Gasport. The victim saying a red flashlight was found by
the pond and all the fish food kept by it was dumped
into the water. She said the fish were still there as of
8pm Monday.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
2010 MOLSON CANAL CONCERT SERIES LINEUP
Three Dog Night will be coming to Lockport July 16 as
part of this year's Molson Canal Concert Series. It'll
open June 25 with a return appearance by Rusted Root.
Our Lady Peace will also be back this year on July 2.
Country star Gretchen Wilson follows on the 9th.
Blues Traveller will perform July 23 and Rik Emmet
rounds out the month on the 30th. The line-up for
August includes Kansas, Tears For Fears, and Big
Sugar. A press conference is also scheduled for 1pm
today in the Ulrich Center Courtyard, where the free
shows will again be held on Friday nights.
part of this year's Molson Canal Concert Series. It'll
open June 25 with a return appearance by Rusted Root.
Our Lady Peace will also be back this year on July 2.
Country star Gretchen Wilson follows on the 9th.
Blues Traveller will perform July 23 and Rik Emmet
rounds out the month on the 30th. The line-up for
August includes Kansas, Tears For Fears, and Big
Sugar. A press conference is also scheduled for 1pm
today in the Ulrich Center Courtyard, where the free
shows will again be held on Friday nights.
TEENS
County Judge Sara Sheldon Sperrezza ruled Monday
there would be two seperate juries in the trial of the
two teens accused of killing youth counselor Renee
Greco. The trial of 19 year old Anthony Allen and 17 year
old Robert Thousand is set to begin June 28 after months
of delays. Defense Attorney Earl Key told the US&J he
would no longer use an extreme emotional disturbance
defense for Allen. He said he had "another trick up his
sleeve" but would not say what it was. He said you'll be
really surprised at the trial.
there would be two seperate juries in the trial of the
two teens accused of killing youth counselor Renee
Greco. The trial of 19 year old Anthony Allen and 17 year
old Robert Thousand is set to begin June 28 after months
of delays. Defense Attorney Earl Key told the US&J he
would no longer use an extreme emotional disturbance
defense for Allen. He said he had "another trick up his
sleeve" but would not say what it was. He said you'll be
really surprised at the trial.
NIAGARA FALLS CITY COUNCIL
Niagara Falls Fire Chief Bill MacKay told the
City Council yesterday the city has a serious
problem with many of it's 2300 fire hydrants.
He said the Water Board admits to having 72
out of service but said many more don't put out
enough flow. He there are dozens and dozens
that may function according to the Water Board
but are not suitable for firefighting. He said they
planned to discuss the problem at the Water Board
meeting Thursday night. The council's representative
on the Board, Tom Vitello added that their new
Executive Director Paul Drof is expected to be at
the meeting. City Planner Tom DeSantis said the
first two phases of the construction of the
new train station project should begin this year.
The first includes the $2.5-million restoration of
the 1863 Customs House on Whirlpool Street
that'll house the station. The second provides
for the reconstruction of the CSX railroard bridge
crossing Main Street and the reconstuction of Rt 104
between Ontario and Depot Streets. He said the
design work on the terminal is 60 percent complete
and it should be finished by late in the year or
in early 2011. The City has invested $40-million in
the project over the last ten years. An Underground
Railroad Interpretive Center is also planned at the
facility. The Council also gave the job for the
reconstruction of 72nd Street between Buffalo
Avenue and the Boulevard to Accadia Site Contracting
of Depew. Work is expected to start next month, it'll
cost $2.6-million. Lawmkers approved a $150,000
settlement with Traci DaCosta of 85th Street. She
was involved in an accident with a city vehicle in
August 2007.
City Council yesterday the city has a serious
problem with many of it's 2300 fire hydrants.
He said the Water Board admits to having 72
out of service but said many more don't put out
enough flow. He there are dozens and dozens
that may function according to the Water Board
but are not suitable for firefighting. He said they
planned to discuss the problem at the Water Board
meeting Thursday night. The council's representative
on the Board, Tom Vitello added that their new
Executive Director Paul Drof is expected to be at
the meeting. City Planner Tom DeSantis said the
first two phases of the construction of the
new train station project should begin this year.
The first includes the $2.5-million restoration of
the 1863 Customs House on Whirlpool Street
that'll house the station. The second provides
for the reconstruction of the CSX railroard bridge
crossing Main Street and the reconstuction of Rt 104
between Ontario and Depot Streets. He said the
design work on the terminal is 60 percent complete
and it should be finished by late in the year or
in early 2011. The City has invested $40-million in
the project over the last ten years. An Underground
Railroad Interpretive Center is also planned at the
facility. The Council also gave the job for the
reconstruction of 72nd Street between Buffalo
Avenue and the Boulevard to Accadia Site Contracting
of Depew. Work is expected to start next month, it'll
cost $2.6-million. Lawmkers approved a $150,000
settlement with Traci DaCosta of 85th Street. She
was involved in an accident with a city vehicle in
August 2007.
MICHIGAN STREET FIRE
Lockport Detective Captain Rick Podgers said Monday
there was no sign of arson or suspicious activity in the
Sunday night fire that destroyed four businesses at 75
Michigan Street. He said it started in Four Seasons Lawn
Service just after 8pm and that a crew had dropped off
equipment there shortly before it started. Podgers said
it seemed the blaze, which did an estimated $180,000
damage, was accidental...adding that the damage was
so substantial they might never find the exact cause.
It took crews about two hours to bring the fire under
control. Firefighters from South Lockport, Terrys
Corners, Gasport, and Wrights Corners helped out.
there was no sign of arson or suspicious activity in the
Sunday night fire that destroyed four businesses at 75
Michigan Street. He said it started in Four Seasons Lawn
Service just after 8pm and that a crew had dropped off
equipment there shortly before it started. Podgers said
it seemed the blaze, which did an estimated $180,000
damage, was accidental...adding that the damage was
so substantial they might never find the exact cause.
It took crews about two hours to bring the fire under
control. Firefighters from South Lockport, Terrys
Corners, Gasport, and Wrights Corners helped out.
FRANBUILT
The Labor Department said Monday the former owner
of Franbuilt will have to pay $145,000 in restitution
to an abandoned 401k retirement plan for it's former
workers. The plan will be managed by an independent
trustee. The Labor Department filed suit in March 2009
in District Court against Thomas Barnes and the
company's former CEO and Financial Officer Michael
Burns.
of Franbuilt will have to pay $145,000 in restitution
to an abandoned 401k retirement plan for it's former
workers. The plan will be managed by an independent
trustee. The Labor Department filed suit in March 2009
in District Court against Thomas Barnes and the
company's former CEO and Financial Officer Michael
Burns.
INDECENT EXPOSURE IN GASPORT
The Sheriff's department is looking for a man who
exposed himself to four girls in Gasport Sunday
evening. One of the girls said she was walking with
three friends in the 7800 block of Gill Road at 6:30
when a silver car passed them. She said it turned
around and after passing them again, a naked man
got out and then got back in and then drove off. The
vehicle is said to be a four door Pontiac Grand Prix.
exposed himself to four girls in Gasport Sunday
evening. One of the girls said she was walking with
three friends in the 7800 block of Gill Road at 6:30
when a silver car passed them. She said it turned
around and after passing them again, a naked man
got out and then got back in and then drove off. The
vehicle is said to be a four door Pontiac Grand Prix.
WILSON TUSCARORA STATE PARK
Wilson Supervisor Joe Jastrzemski says residents can
still use Wilson Tuscarora State Park even though it's
closed. He said the park is in what they call a "winter
mode" and people will still have access to the park
and it's boat launching faciltiies. He said the bathroom
facilities are closed. He said there are no barricades
because access is needed to get to Sunset Island.
Jastrzemski said assemblywoman Francine del Monte
and State Senator George Maziarz have been big
supporters of the Town's efforts to keep the park open
and so far there have been no barricades. Forty-one
State parks and 14 historic sites were shut down Monday
in an effort to save the State about $6-million. The
Governor met behind closed doors for about an hour
last night with Assembly democrats. He said they talked
a lot about how the party may have to evolve in this
era of crisis and they may have to make decisions that
are tough and certainly painful. Paterson is slated to have
an open meeting about the late state budget with all sides
at 11am today.
still use Wilson Tuscarora State Park even though it's
closed. He said the park is in what they call a "winter
mode" and people will still have access to the park
and it's boat launching faciltiies. He said the bathroom
facilities are closed. He said there are no barricades
because access is needed to get to Sunset Island.
Jastrzemski said assemblywoman Francine del Monte
and State Senator George Maziarz have been big
supporters of the Town's efforts to keep the park open
and so far there have been no barricades. Forty-one
State parks and 14 historic sites were shut down Monday
in an effort to save the State about $6-million. The
Governor met behind closed doors for about an hour
last night with Assembly democrats. He said they talked
a lot about how the party may have to evolve in this
era of crisis and they may have to make decisions that
are tough and certainly painful. Paterson is slated to have
an open meeting about the late state budget with all sides
at 11am today.
FALLS SHOOTING
Detectives in the Falls say they have some very good
leads as they try to find out who was responsible for
shooting a 23 year old man to death early Sunday.
Joshua Hayes was shot in the face around 3am in the
1800 block of Michigan Avenue. Police said he was
driven to the scene and there were three or four
witnesses.
leads as they try to find out who was responsible for
shooting a 23 year old man to death early Sunday.
Joshua Hayes was shot in the face around 3am in the
1800 block of Michigan Avenue. Police said he was
driven to the scene and there were three or four
witnesses.
SCHOOL ELECTIONS ARE TODAY
County residents get to vote today on next year's
proposed school budgets and members of their
local school boards. The polls are open from
noon till 9pm in Lockport, the Falls, North
Tonawanda, and at Roy Hart. Residents in Barker
can vote from noon till 8pm. The times vary
elsewhere. They'll be open till 8pm at Newfane,
and till 9pm at Niagara Wheatfield and Lew Port.
Voting will continue till 8pm at Wilson and
Starpoint.
proposed school budgets and members of their
local school boards. The polls are open from
noon till 9pm in Lockport, the Falls, North
Tonawanda, and at Roy Hart. Residents in Barker
can vote from noon till 8pm. The times vary
elsewhere. They'll be open till 8pm at Newfane,
and till 9pm at Niagara Wheatfield and Lew Port.
Voting will continue till 8pm at Wilson and
Starpoint.
STOLEN TAHOE
A 1995 Chevy Tahoe was reported stolen Monday
from the Ransomville location of KiPo Motors. An
employee said it belonged to his son and was there
for repairs. The $5,000 black truck was apparently
taken sometime on Sunday afternoon. A Sheriff's
deputy said he saw it as he was checking the
business at 1pm and the Service Manager noticed
it was gone at 4pm. The truck has chrome steps
and polished aluminum 2009 Tahoe rims and tires.
It was locked and deputies believe it was towed from
the lot.
from the Ransomville location of KiPo Motors. An
employee said it belonged to his son and was there
for repairs. The $5,000 black truck was apparently
taken sometime on Sunday afternoon. A Sheriff's
deputy said he saw it as he was checking the
business at 1pm and the Service Manager noticed
it was gone at 4pm. The truck has chrome steps
and polished aluminum 2009 Tahoe rims and tires.
It was locked and deputies believe it was towed from
the lot.
Monday, May 17, 2010
FIRES
A fire just after 8 Sunday night on Michigan Street
in Lockport destroyed Four Seasons Lawn Service
and an auto repair shop. The building collapsed and
crews were still on the scene this morning mopping up
and searching for a cause. Smoke poured onto Rt 31
and could be seen from as far as 12 miles away on the
290 at Niagara Falls Boulevard. Damage has been
estimated at $180,000. South Lockport brought in
their aerial ladder and Wrights Corners helped out
as well. Another blaze in Appleton just after 12:30
this morning destroyed a garage behind 2425 Hess Road.
It was fueled by more than 40 gallons of gas stored in
the structure for a tractor. The owner said it contained
a 1993 Honda Shadow motorcycle. Miller Hose responded.
Falls Fire Chief Bill MacKay also says his last day will be
June 11 as he accepts a new job in Virginia. He came here
from that State in 2006. The Fire Department will have a going away
party for him MacKay June 15 at the Como. Tickets must be
purchased in advance. They are $30 and available at 3115
Walnut, call 286-4718.
in Lockport destroyed Four Seasons Lawn Service
and an auto repair shop. The building collapsed and
crews were still on the scene this morning mopping up
and searching for a cause. Smoke poured onto Rt 31
and could be seen from as far as 12 miles away on the
290 at Niagara Falls Boulevard. Damage has been
estimated at $180,000. South Lockport brought in
their aerial ladder and Wrights Corners helped out
as well. Another blaze in Appleton just after 12:30
this morning destroyed a garage behind 2425 Hess Road.
It was fueled by more than 40 gallons of gas stored in
the structure for a tractor. The owner said it contained
a 1993 Honda Shadow motorcycle. Miller Hose responded.
Falls Fire Chief Bill MacKay also says his last day will be
June 11 as he accepts a new job in Virginia. He came here
from that State in 2006. The Fire Department will have a going away
party for him MacKay June 15 at the Como. Tickets must be
purchased in advance. They are $30 and available at 3115
Walnut, call 286-4718.
FALLS MAN IS SHOT TO DEATH
A 23 year old Falls man is dead after he was shot
in the back of the head around 3am Sunday in the
1800 block of Michigan Avenue. Joshua Hayes was
pronounced dead at the Medical Center. No arrests
have been made and police are continuing to search
for a motive. It appears Hayes arrived at the scene
by vehicle. Police said he was apparaently walking or
standing on Michigan near 18th Street when he was
hit by a single gunshot.
in the back of the head around 3am Sunday in the
1800 block of Michigan Avenue. Joshua Hayes was
pronounced dead at the Medical Center. No arrests
have been made and police are continuing to search
for a motive. It appears Hayes arrived at the scene
by vehicle. Police said he was apparaently walking or
standing on Michigan near 18th Street when he was
hit by a single gunshot.
CULINARY ARTS INSTITUTE
Falls representative Vincent Sandonato says
NCCC should consider using the former Wendt's
Dairy Plant on Buffalo Avenue for it's Culinary
Arts Institute. He says it meets the needs of
the college in square footage totalling more than
73,000 square feet including 4,000 square feet of
office space. He said parking is exceptional with
about 150 spaces to meet the needs of the faculty and
staff. He said there are truck bays and it's close to
the airport, the I-190, Buffalo Avenue, the Factory
Outlet Mall, and its a straight drive to the State
Park & attractions. The school has been exploring
putting the Instuitute in a section of the Rainbow
Mall but owner Dave Cordish wants too much money.
College President James Klyczek said he'll look at
the location but said it's a pretty far out distance from the
area the school has explored. Mayor Paul Dyster says
Cordish and the City are millions of dollars apart on the
price for the mall location.
NCCC should consider using the former Wendt's
Dairy Plant on Buffalo Avenue for it's Culinary
Arts Institute. He says it meets the needs of
the college in square footage totalling more than
73,000 square feet including 4,000 square feet of
office space. He said parking is exceptional with
about 150 spaces to meet the needs of the faculty and
staff. He said there are truck bays and it's close to
the airport, the I-190, Buffalo Avenue, the Factory
Outlet Mall, and its a straight drive to the State
Park & attractions. The school has been exploring
putting the Instuitute in a section of the Rainbow
Mall but owner Dave Cordish wants too much money.
College President James Klyczek said he'll look at
the location but said it's a pretty far out distance from the
area the school has explored. Mayor Paul Dyster says
Cordish and the City are millions of dollars apart on the
price for the mall location.
WALKING THE ERIE CANAL
The City of Lockport has been chosen for a pilot
program that'll tout the health, educational, and
economic development benefits of walking through
the canal's cities and villages. Western Erie Canal
Alliance project manager Joan Delaro says it's called
Canal Steps and it was created with two grants. She
says the fun/fitness program comes with a self
guided walking tour booklet that directs people
along. It'll be included in a backpack that comes
with a podometer and activity book and coupons.
They'll be sold for $8.50 at the Discovery Center. The
program kicks there at 3pm Friday with a reception.
Delaro telling WLVL it's funded for at least one year and they
hope the city or other groups if the grants are not renewed.
program that'll tout the health, educational, and
economic development benefits of walking through
the canal's cities and villages. Western Erie Canal
Alliance project manager Joan Delaro says it's called
Canal Steps and it was created with two grants. She
says the fun/fitness program comes with a self
guided walking tour booklet that directs people
along. It'll be included in a backpack that comes
with a podometer and activity book and coupons.
They'll be sold for $8.50 at the Discovery Center. The
program kicks there at 3pm Friday with a reception.
Delaro telling WLVL it's funded for at least one year and they
hope the city or other groups if the grants are not renewed.
HUSBAND FILES CHARGES
A Lockport man filed charges against his wife Sunday
after she allegedly attacked him during a domestic
incident. Twenty-seven year old Tabitha Connelly-George
is charged with harassment. Her hubby said she jumped
on his back around 3am and started choking him and
scratching his neck.
after she allegedly attacked him during a domestic
incident. Twenty-seven year old Tabitha Connelly-George
is charged with harassment. Her hubby said she jumped
on his back around 3am and started choking him and
scratching his neck.
SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SEMINAR
State Senator George Maziarz will hold his annual
free small business development seminar Thursday
night at NCCC. Registration and refreshments will
be available at 6pm outside the G Building cafeteria.
The seminar will run from 7 till 9.
free small business development seminar Thursday
night at NCCC. Registration and refreshments will
be available at 6pm outside the G Building cafeteria.
The seminar will run from 7 till 9.
SHERIFF'S TOWN HALL MEETING
Sheriff Jim Voutour will hold another in his series
of town hall meetings tonight at the Hartland Town
Hall. It'll start at 7. It'll focus on the operations of the
department, the sex offender and Citizen Observer
programs, and recent crime trends in Hartland.
of town hall meetings tonight at the Hartland Town
Hall. It'll start at 7. It'll focus on the operations of the
department, the sex offender and Citizen Observer
programs, and recent crime trends in Hartland.
STOLEN CAR
Four people were arrested by Lockport Police just
after midnight Saturday in connection with a stolen
vehicle report. The driver was identified as 32 year old
Dereck Ford of 110 Gooding. Three women were in the
car with him including 36 year old Sharickaa Jackson,
also listing an address in an apartment at 110 Gooding.
Two others were from the Falls. They are 19 year old
Jeanine Burton of 1515 North Avenue and 29 year old
Cheryl Smith of 1117 Whitney. Police said they gave
conflicting stories about how they ended up with the
vehicle. All four were charged with it's unauthorized
use and various other offenses. They added that after
they noticed the car, Ford parked it on East Avenye and
everybody got out. The two women from the Falls
refused orders to stop and kept walking. They were
caught later on Walnut and were also charged with
obstructing governmental administration.
after midnight Saturday in connection with a stolen
vehicle report. The driver was identified as 32 year old
Dereck Ford of 110 Gooding. Three women were in the
car with him including 36 year old Sharickaa Jackson,
also listing an address in an apartment at 110 Gooding.
Two others were from the Falls. They are 19 year old
Jeanine Burton of 1515 North Avenue and 29 year old
Cheryl Smith of 1117 Whitney. Police said they gave
conflicting stories about how they ended up with the
vehicle. All four were charged with it's unauthorized
use and various other offenses. They added that after
they noticed the car, Ford parked it on East Avenye and
everybody got out. The two women from the Falls
refused orders to stop and kept walking. They were
caught later on Walnut and were also charged with
obstructing governmental administration.
LOCKPORT THEATRE PIPE ORGAN SOCIETY
The Lockport Theatre Pipe Organ Society says
the Vice President of a similiar group in Rochester
will provide the music for tonight's 7 o'clock show.
Tim Schramm will play your favorite melodies and
gospel favorites at the Lockport Senior Center at
33 Ontario. Admission is $6 and there is free
parking.
the Vice President of a similiar group in Rochester
will provide the music for tonight's 7 o'clock show.
Tim Schramm will play your favorite melodies and
gospel favorites at the Lockport Senior Center at
33 Ontario. Admission is $6 and there is free
parking.
TOWN OF LOCKPORT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
A retired teacher from Roy B Kelly School will
offer a program on "Life In Colonial Times" at
tonight's meeting of the Town of Lockport
Historical Society. Karen Sherwood will talk
about how people dressed and the cultural
differences among the 13 colonies. She will also
bring a sack filled with antiques that she's collected
over the last 20 years. Sherwood says the program
will be family oriented and more of a discussion
than a talk. It starts at 7:30 at the Old Pomeroy
Schoolhouse at Lower Mountain and Leete Roads.
offer a program on "Life In Colonial Times" at
tonight's meeting of the Town of Lockport
Historical Society. Karen Sherwood will talk
about how people dressed and the cultural
differences among the 13 colonies. She will also
bring a sack filled with antiques that she's collected
over the last 20 years. Sherwood says the program
will be family oriented and more of a discussion
than a talk. It starts at 7:30 at the Old Pomeroy
Schoolhouse at Lower Mountain and Leete Roads.
SIGNS
The results of a state funded study on putting up new
signs in Lockport to make it easier for visitors to
find their way around were presented to the Common
Council last Wednesday. The work was done by
Synegraphics of Buffalo but the Mayor and the Council
said the cost to to actually make the changes was
more than the City has at this time. It would come to
around $194,000. The Mayor said if the Council decides
it wants them, they should include the cost in a new
package of borrowing the city is putting together.
signs in Lockport to make it easier for visitors to
find their way around were presented to the Common
Council last Wednesday. The work was done by
Synegraphics of Buffalo but the Mayor and the Council
said the cost to to actually make the changes was
more than the City has at this time. It would come to
around $194,000. The Mayor said if the Council decides
it wants them, they should include the cost in a new
package of borrowing the city is putting together.
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