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ROYALTON: Major party chairmen avoid endorsing town candidate

A candidate for town board may be looking to the county’s major party committees for backing, after the town Republican and Democratic committees both declined to endorse her.....more>>

COURTS: Lockport teacher Marcy Cole faces fourth DWI charge
The City of Lockport elementary school teacher facing her fourth charge of driving while intoxicated pleaded not guilty Tuesday in Royalton Town Court.
ROYALTON: Two men are indicted on federal drug charges
Two Royalton men are facing federal drug charges for allegedly growing marijuana in a home on Highland Drive.
ROYALTON: Budget, sewer problems hashed out at Town Board meeting
Long-festering sewer problems and bookkeeping blunders came to a head at Monday’s Town Board meeting.
ROYALTON: Super stallion still a sire of champions
The great white horse owned by a Royalton couple that gave the United States gold and silver medals at the 1984 Olympics and won the 1985 World Championship is still leaving his mark in town and around the world.
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.
ROYALTON: Residents share opinions on master plan
Town residents gave master planners a lot to digest at the first public meeting on the Town of Royalton Comprehensive Plan on Wednesday at the town hall.
ROYALTON: Town board OKs H.M.P. rezoning
The town board approved rezoning of property at 7551 Dysinger Road on Monday, clearing the way for H.M.P. Home Improvement.
ROYALTON: Fire hits Peet Street home
An elderly woman is being helped by the American Red Cross after she escaped from a fire that consumed her Peet Street home Wednesday afternoon.
WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM: Wrecked barn poses possible danger
The dilapidated barn at the corner of Cottage and Chestnut Ridge roads is an eyesore and could be dangerous, according to a town resident who feels it should be cleared.

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Communities

• MOLSON CONCERTS: Atmosphere keeps crowds coming to Lockport
• COMMUNITIES: Red Cross plans drive, awards scholarships
• SAFETY: Tonawanda officials perceive security disparity at Canal Fest
• FUNDRAISER: Benefit for Medina woman is Saturday
• WEATHER: Fast-moving storm causes area damage

Sports

• GORGE-OUS: Devil’s Hole is indeed devilish
• NYCBL BASEBALL: Power back on track after downing Elmira
• RANSOMVILLE SPEEDWAY: NT’s Schumacher earns feature win
• RUGGIERO: Correcting the wrong of going right
• OUTDOORS: Finding an alternative to oil is a must

Bills

• BILLS: Fullback returns to the offense
• BUFFALO BILLS: Lockport’s Kugler comfortable in new role
• BILLS: Butler signs extension
• BILLS: Police visit team headquarters in probe of Lynch
• BUFFALO BILLS: Emmet Belknap welcomes Dr. Andy Cappuccino

Crime

• CRIME: Man faces 21 charges after chase
• BLOTTER: Police reports published July 19
• CITY OF LOCKPORT: Man suspected of causing accidents after dispute
• BLOTTER: Police reports published July 18
• CITY OF TONAWANDA: Police arrest Lockport man in June burglary case

Opinion

• EDITORIAL: Math test flunks the smell test
• ERIE CANAL DISCOVERY: Nathan Roberts, canal engineer — Part 1
• CHEERS & JEERS: Wow. Lockport is on a roll. The announcement this week that the city is closer to its goal of building an ice rink/recreational facility was even better news than that of the Molson Canal Concert Series.
• CHRISTY: The Age of Hypocrisy
• GUEST EDITORIAL: Golisano PAC adds new dimension

Niagara Living

• VIDEO STORY: Honor Flight
• VIDEO STORY: Organic Farming in Niagara
• COOL TASTES: The skinny on local ice cream treats
• SUMMER PARTIES: Simple tips from an expert
• VIDEO STORY: Garbage in, electricity out at Covanta

Night & Day

• MUSIC: Summer of '69 returns
• MOVIES: 'The Dark Knight' takes off
• MOVIES: The evolution of 'Batman'
• MUSIC: Mickey Hart Band plays Thursday at the Square
• TELEVISION: Rush to play Colbert

Lifestyle

• CELEBRITIES: These locals leave WNY talkin' proud
• BOOK REVIEW: Falls guide ignores U.S. side
• DADDY'S GIRL: The art of 'me, me, me'
• TRAVEL: Plenty of buzz in Eden
• BOOK REVIEW: Bison alum pens biography

Weekly Features

• PEOPLE PROFILE: Bicycling is a disabled nurse's passion
• WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM: Bathrooms in city parks can get messy
• PEOPLE PROFILE: Kelsey Baldwin, rodeo queen
• WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM: West Avenue property is unsightly, unkempt
• WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM: Concert over, but toilets remain

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