TWO TEENS CHARGED WITH MURDER APPEAR IN COURT

The two teens accused of the brutal murder
of a counselor at a group home in Lockport
back in June were arraigned yesterday in
County Court. Eighteen year old Anthony
Allen is facing three counts each of first
and second degree murder. Because of his
age, 17 year old Robert Thousand with three
counts of second degree murder. DA Michael
Violante said no plea deals would be offered.
He called it one of the most horrific murders
had had seen in his career. They are accused
of beating 24 year old Renee Greco to death
June 8 at the Avenue House. Police say they
killed her in an attempt to cover up Allen's
earlier theft of $160 from a lock box in the
home. The two were arraigned before Judge
Sara Sheldon Sperezza, but the case will be
heard by Judge Matt Murphy. The next court
date is August 20, the two are being held
without bail.

MIDDLEPORT JOGGER STRUCK

A 26 year old Middleport man was hit by a car
just before 9am yesterday while jogging along
Freeman Road. Jason Pawloski is in critical
condition in the Intensive Care Unit at ECMC.
He was taken to the hospital by Mercy Flight
with leg and facial injuries, Deputies say Pawloski
stepped into the path of a car driven by Victor
Henley, also of Middleport. Pawloski was
using an I-pod and apparently could not hear
traffic.

COUNTY FAIR CONTINUES

Over 60 animals will be up for bid by the
general public tonight at the 35th annual
meat auction at the County Fair. They
include beef, lambs and swine raised by
4-H members. The bidding starts at 6:15
in the Show Ring. Admission to the Fair
is just a dollar between 5 & 9 tonight. The
entertainment includes a karoake contest
with an open microphone from 6:30 till
9:30, the Hot Country Line Dancers at 7,
and Johnny Cash impersonator Billy D
at 8. There'll be another laser light show
at 9:30. The Buffalo Zoomobile will be
at the Fairgrounds this afternoon starting at
1. There's a "Play With Your Food" contest
for kids at 3.

PATERSON TO COME TO LOCKPORT

Governor David Paterson is expected to be in
Lockport a week from tomorrow. Officials tell
WLVL he'll be the guest speaker at the first
annual Leadership Luncheon being organzied
by the First AME Church of Lockport and the
Niagara Organizing Alliance for Hope, or NOAH.
The "Building A Strong Community" luncheon
will be at the Dale Association. The donation
is $25. Call 433-5197 or 228-8917 for tickets.

GOOD NEIGHBOR DAVE HAS SURGERY

WLVL's "Good Neighbor Dave" underwent
surgery yesterday to remove a tumor from
his pituitary gland. Doctors say it'll be a few
days before they know if it was malignant.
They say he took the surgery well and he
will be in the intensive care unit until
Saturday. He's at Millard Fillmore Gates
at 3 Gates Circle in Buffalo.

WHEATFIELD

The Budget Director in Wheatfield says he will
file the Town's annual financial report with
Albany by next week. Lawmakers were recently
warned in a letter from the State Comptroller
the Town could face negative consequences
if they didn't get it in. It was due April 1, but
was held up because the Town went without
a budget director between January and March.

TOWN OF NIAGARA UNHAPPY WITH SPCA

The Town of Niagara is also unhappy with the
services provided by the County SPCA. Town
Clerk Sylvia Virtuoso told lawmakers Thursday
she is looking into alternatives to having them
perform their animal control. She said she didn't
think it was feasible to renew the contract for
three years and pay this kind of money when
they're not doing their job whatsoever. They
paid the SPCA almost $21,000 this year.

FARNHAM

A State Supreme Court Judge yesterday upheld
the elections petitions filed by County Lawmaker
Gerry Farnham. Judge Frank Caruso said Farnham
does live on Hinman Road in the 7th District. The
Board of Elections came to the same conclusion
earlier in the week. Three Democrats had maintained
he no longer lived in his district because he bought
a farm on Saunders Settlement Road in Cambria, but
Farnham was able to show his family bought it
for their farming business and that he still lived
on Hinman Road.

BENEFIT FOR DECEASED FIREFIGHTER

A Chiavetta's chicken barbecue will be one
of the offerings Saturday at a benefit for
former Wrights Corners fireman Tim Kelly.
Organzier Dawn Henning says the dinner
will be available between 2 & 6 at the firehall.
The actual benefit runs from 1 till 7 and
includes a basket raffle, door prizes, a
50-50 split, and a bake sale. The band
Reunion will play throughout the day.
Between 60 & 70 baskets will be up for
bids and there'll be some large items
including a two or three man tent, a
tool basket, and gift certificates in large
amounts for massages and other things.
Tim Kelly passed away last month and
was a member of the Fire Company for
40 years and was active until he got
sick. He was also the head of maintenance
at the former Lockport Mall for 20 years.
Saturday's event is meant to clear away
medical bills and funeral expenses.

DAYTIME BURGLARY IN TOWN OF LOCKPORT

Two large flat screen T-V's were taken Thursday
during a daytime burglary in the Town of Lockport.
A 23 year old woman living on Dysinger Road told
Sheriff's deputies a $400 36-inch flat screen...and a
$500 40-inch flat screen were taken between 2:30
and 6:30pm. She said her front door, and a front
window were open when she got home. A partial
boot print was found on the couch below the window
along with a small screwdriver. The victim said the
screwdriver was hers and it was taken for
evidence.