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Sun, May 11 2008

Editorials

CHEERS & JEERS: Thomas the Tank Engine is pulling into Orleans County again, which means a big economic boon to the area.

Thomas the Tank Engine is pulling into Orleans County again, which means a big economic boon to the area.....more>>

GUEST EDITORIAL: Crop subsidies should be kept in check
If there’s a silver lining in today’s higher food prices, it may well be that they have shamed Congress into crafting a more balanced farm bill.
EDITORIAL: Leave Joyce investigation to law enforcement officials
Members of the Niagara County Legislature voted unanimously to establish a board comprised of six county lawmakers who will examine whether county coroner James Joyce violated any laws or ethical guidelines by associating with the owners of four local spas implicated in a prostitution ring.
EDITORIAL: Pork disparity is petty politics
How about $100,000 to upgrade that sad park around the corner? No problem, Johnny Legislator says — just take a dip in my personal slush fund Jacuzzi.
EDITORIAL: Breast Cancer Walk worth attending
Once again this year, walkers will converge on the banks of the Erie Canal for the Mother’s Day Breast Cancer Walk.
EDITORIAL: Burned out over burnout
So it looks like they’re going to try it again.
CHEERS & JEERS: Kudos to Peggy Crego, the city crossing guard that was on her game Thursday, helping police identify the car and motorist involved in a crime.
Kudos to Peggy Crego, the city crossing guard that was on her game Thursday, helping police identify the car and motorist involved in a crime.
EDITORIAL: Gas tax ‘holiday’ an election-year ploy
Be careful when digesting the information coming out of Albany with regard to a proposed gas tax “holiday.” It may not be as good as it seems.
EDITORIAL: Despite developments, rumors still dominate Wilson case

More still needs to be released in assault case
EDITORIAL: Responsibility falls to students in Wilson case
First off, there is still much that is still unknown in the alleged case of Wilson varsity baseball players hazing junior varsity players.

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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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