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Sun, May 11 2008

Courts

LOCKPORT: Man sues city, police officers for more than $150M

A paralyzed man has sued the City of Lockport and two city police officers for more than $150 million, alleging an officer pushed him down the stairs after responding to a burglar alarm at his home.....more>>

CRIME: Plache silent at sex abuse sentencing
An apparently unrepentant Dr. David Plache had nothing to say as he was sentenced Friday in Niagara County Court to three years probation and a lifetime ban from practicing medicine.
COURTS: Massage parlor owner takes plea
The owner of four massage parlors that were shut down last year as part of a federal prostitution sting has taken a guilty plea and is ready to spill the beans about her sex parlors and the men who may have frequented them.
COURTS: Judge rejects lawsuit filed by Wal-Mart Supercenter opponents
State Supreme Court Judge Richard C. Kloch Sr. on Monday rejected a lawsuit filed by opponents of a planned Wal-Mart Supercenter in the Town of Lockport.
COURTS: Matt guilty of murder
After four hours of deliberation, a Niagara County Court jury found Richard Matt guilty of murder,
COURTS: Case adjourned again for teacher
The City of Lockport elementary school teacher facing her third charge of driving while intoxicated had another court appearance adjourned Thursday.
COURTS: Man gets prison time in sex abuse case
A Buffalo man who pleaded guilty to sexually abusing a young City of Lockport girl will serve prison time.
COURTS: Standoff suspect pleads guilty
The suspect who held police at bay outside an Olcott Street home for more than two hours Jan. 14 has pleaded guilty to a felony charge.
CITY OF LOCKPORT: Housing court tries new tactic to get violations resolved
The city is trying out a new tactic in the push to get somebody to take responsibility for their dilapidated housing.
NEWFANE: Two charged following chase
Two people are facing charges after police chased a suspect through the woods off Lockport-Olcott Road on Friday night.

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Communities

• MEMORIAL DAY: WW II veterans to be honorary parade marshals
• MEDINA: Thomas the Tank Engine pulls in Friday to railroad museum station
• TOWN OF LOCKPORT: Pinegrove Estates expansion approved
• CITY OF LOCKPORT: Debtors tagged for problems at vacant houses
• NEWFANE: Residents got a look at proposed 2008-09 school budget

Sports

• HS SOFTBALL: At long last, it's Lash Field
• BOYS LACROSSE: Lions show their might
• COLLEGE ROUNDUP (May 10): NCCC baseball playing for regional title
• HS ROUNDUP (May 10): Lady Spartans win own track meet
• COLLEGE SOFTBALL: NU bounced from MAACs

Sabres

• SABRES: Retired Buffalo enforcer, Ray, sues NHLPA again
• SABRES: Team signs Boston College's Gerbe to deal
• SCHMITT: Gerbe's signing a must for Sabres' image
• SABRES: Butler to leave DU
• SCHMITT: Presser chock full of Sabre tidbits

Crime

• NEWFANE: Mother suspected drugs in missing girl case
• BLOTTER: Police reports published May 10
• MISSING CHILD: Newfane girl found; suspect accused of child endangerment
• CRIME: Teen accused of shooting boy with BB gun
• CRIME: Man charged with stealing checks

Opinion

• ERIE CANAL DISCOVERY: Railroads along the canal — Part 2
• CHEERS & JEERS: Thomas the Tank Engine is pulling into Orleans County again, which means a big economic boon to the area.
• CHRISTY: Republican or Democrat
• GUEST EDITORIAL: Crop subsidies should be kept in check
• VALLEY: Terns turn bridge plans around

Niagara Living

• AUDIO SLIDESHOW: The Niagara County Sheriffs' Mounted Division.
• THE WEDDING PLANNER: Everthing but the "I do"
• VIDEO: Tour the Lockport Sleep Medicine Center
• QUIET MINDS: Meditation may help children with mental healh issues
• VIDEO: Watch the Puff Girls make marshmallow magic!

Night & Day

• 'Speed Racer' reviewed
• MUSIC: Artpark schedule announced
• THEATER: Arthur opens Artpark season
• MUSIC: 'American Idols' messing up lyrics
• ENTERTAINMENT: Fresh off quiet spell, Britney Spears expected in LA court

Lifestyle

• LIFESTYLE: Fictional mothers can teach us a lot
• ENViRONMENT: More Americans feel guilty for not living greener
• HEALTH: New dads twice as likely to become depressed
• HEALTH: Action is louder than weight
• LIFESTYLE: Coupon clippers seek savings

Weekly Features

• PEOPLE PROFILE: Jody Naughton, foster mom, honored by county
• WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM: Reader says Grossi Park entrance a hazard
• WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM: Pothole season plagues area roads
• Q&A: Mark Sanders discusses 'stranger danger'
• CITY OF LOCKPORT: 'Key' awards cheer on canal champions

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