Lockport Union-Sun & Journal Online--Communities http://www.lockportjournal.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 01:39:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_248014046.html EDUCATION: It was back to buses and books on the first day of school http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_248014046.html The school year began early Wednesday across much of Niagara County with the return of school buses along the highways and byways, carrying kids back to books, teachers, homework and friends. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 01:30:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_247013138.html EDUCATION: It's back to school in Niagara County http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_247013138.html Students in pre-kindergarten straight through 12th grade are heading back to school today for the first day of school all across eastern Niagara County. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:27:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_241002633.html MOLSON CONCERT SECURITY: Chief: Problems, few; crowds, well-behaved http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_241002633.html With the Molson Canal Concert Series bringing thousands of people to Lockport, the potential for chaos could have been high, but officials say the crowds were well-behaved. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:19:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_241002100.html NEWFANE: Town set for windfall, not windmills http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_241002100.html Supervisor Tim Horanburg and the town board are looking forward to next Thursday. That’s when the U.S. Department of Agriculture is scheduled to present to checks for more than $3.7 million to the town. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 01:41:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_240014125.html EDUCATION: School orientations say, 'Welcome, freshmen!' http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_240014125.html Local high schools have made a first impression with incoming freshmen, new students and their parents, as kids got a look into what life will be like for the next four years. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:48:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_239004815.html YMCA PROJECT: First Niagara donating $250K to expansion campaign http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_239004815.html First Niagara Bank is contributing $250,000 to Lockport Family YMCA’s branch expansion campaign. Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:45:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_235004517.html ELECTION 2008: Lee outlines agenda for fiscal responsibility http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_235004517.html Congressional candidate Christopher J. Lee made a stop Thursday in Lockport and presented his agenda for fiscal responsibility in Washington, calling for less taxation and less red tape for small businesses. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:29:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_234002521.html CITY OF LOCKPORT: Taboo hosts beer pong tournament http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_234002521.html Taboo was filled to the brim Wednesday night with young men and women eager to try their luck at the bar’s first-ever beer pong tournament. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:11:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_233011108.html TOWN OF LOCKPORT: Retirees shifted to Medicare http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_233011108.html After years of competition and effort, a young Lockport woman is proudly wearing her crown. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 01:00:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_233010219.html NEWFANE: Book stirs discussion at school board meeting http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_233010219.html A book that contains some controversial material has some Newfane residents upset. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:06:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_214233547.html NIAGARA FALLS: Gibbs marks 30th anniversary of Love Canal declaration http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_214233547.html If it weren’t for the barren lots where homes once stood, it might have felt like old times at Love Canal. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:52:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_214015414.html NIAGARA COUNTY FAIR: Families get the 'farm experience' http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_214015414.html Local families had the chance to get up close and personal with livestock at the Niagara County Fair on Thursday. Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_213000041.html LOCKPORT SCHOOLS: Southard 2nd-graders 'experience' ancient Egypt http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_213000041.html Second-graders at George Southard Elementary School built pyramids in just one day, although theirs may be a little smaller than the ones in Egypt. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:27:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_212022407.html MAKE A WISH: Young cancer survivor enjoys trip to LA with her family http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_212022407.html Cancer survivor Maddison Doel, 7, and her family enjoyed a five-day excursion to Los Angeles, thanks to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 01:24:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_208012719.html NIAGARA COUNTY: Sheriff Thomas A. Beilein says farewell on last day on job http://www.lockportjournal.com/communities/local_story_208012719.html Niagara County Sheriff Thomas A. Beilein saluted staff and well-wishers during a grand send-off on his last day of work Friday.