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Niagara SPCA rescues baby chick from local school
NIAGARA COUNTY, N.Y. — Earlier this week we shared a story regarding the good work that the Niagara SPCA continues to do especially during the spring time as many animals begin to have their babies. In a social media post made to the SPCA's Facebook page on Wednesday, they...
Two arrested after brief standoff in Medina, stolen gun found in home
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A man and a woman were arrested after deputies said they found drugs and a stolen gun inside a home in Orleans County. The Orleans County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were sent to the home on West Shelby Road to serve a warrant to 38-year-old Jacoun J. Harden. The warrant was […]
Police make 15 arrests during protest at UB North
AMHERST, N.Y. (WIVB) – At UB North, more than a dozen protesters face charges in connection to a large demonstration there that was broken up by police. Dozens of officers moved in to make those arrests Wednesday night after multiple warnings to disperse. Initially, UB said 16 arrests were made, but that number was lowered […]
Totally Buffalo is totally open in Lewiston
Totally Buffalo opened Wednesday in the Village of Lewiston. Owners Mary Friona and Scott Celani offer a colorful assortment of hoodies, hats, T-shirts and socks, as well as jewelry, tumblers and home décor. “We love Lewiston,” Celani told the Tribune/Sentinel in a recent interview. “We know a lot of...
Rebuilding history at the Historic Hull House
LANCASTER, N.Y. — They are reconstructing history in Lancaster in the form of a "brand new" 200-year-old barn being assembled at the Historic Hull Family Home and Farmstead. Hull House Foundation President Gary Costello has been working toward this for years, and finally, "We've got a beautiful 200-year-old threshing barn being erected right before our eyes."
Tops acquires 5 Buffalo-area stores
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tops Friendly Markets is adding five more local stores to its portfolio. The Williamsville-based brand recently acquired five store locations from Supermarket Management Inc., a franchise partner. The stores include full-service Tops spots in Depew, South Buffalo, Lockport and on Buffalo’s West Side, along with a Tops Xpress store in Lancaster, according to a press release.
West Herr buys Clarence motel for $1.8M, plans demolition
CLARENCE CENTER, N.Y. — West Herr Auto Group has acquired the Budget Inn motel in Clarence, with plans to knock it down to create a car storage lot. West Herr, through its affiliate WHAG Properties VII LLC, purchased 8255 Main St., Clarence for $1.8 million. The seller was Shriji Swami LLC, of Williamsville.
Traffic signal technology will give priority to emergency vehicles and transit
New technology will be able to give priority to emergency vehicles and transit at intersections, decreasing the amount of time it takes for response and making sure buses arrive on schedule.
Jagow to receive 19th annual Key to the Locks Award
The Rev. Wayne Jagow has been named the recipient of the 19th annual Key to the Locks Award. Organizers said Jagow was nominated and chosen for a lifetime of volunteer community service to residents and organizations of Niagara County. Jagow has donated his time to many service organizations over more...
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