http://www.lockportjournal.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:36:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_054033828 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_054033828 Brave souls ventured out in the new storm that began hitting the area Monday. Patty Little, left, takes her beagle, Pippy, out for a walk on Willow Street, while her friends, Lucille Estes and Gwyn Hamilton, help with the shopping bags. A mixed bag of precipitation was expected overnight, continuing with a freezing drizzle that was expected to turn into rain after 10 a.m. today, according to the National Weather Service forecast. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:49:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_043235407 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_043235407 CHEER: Royalton-Hartland High School cheerleaders perform for the middle school students Friday’s Middle School “Spirit Day” pep rally. All week, school had a number of events for Spirit Week, including days when students could wear pajamas, hats or sports apparel. PHOTOS BY HEATHER GRIMMER/CONTRIBUTOR Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:10:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_035021257 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_035021257 THE MAIN INGREDIENTS: Fricano Primary Principal Bonnie Calamita prepares herself for the impending mix of ingredients to become part of a cake. Starpoint students won the event for participating in the Parents As Reading Partners reading event and meeting their goals. PHOTOS BY JOE EBERLE/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:03:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_025200442 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_025200442 Higher-than-normal temperatures and rain led to some flooding locally Monday, as a drainage pipe along Amy Lane shows. Rapids Fire Chief Barry Kobrin said normally the flow is about as wide as the pipe, but instead has reached the backyards of some homes on Amy Lane. As rain and melting snow feed waterways across the region, some areas, especially near the Buffalo and Allegheny rivers, were subject to greater flooding threats, although most weather alerts ended by Monday evening. For today, the National Weather Service is calling for a more wintry forecast, with a chance of snow shower and a high near 32. Winds will be between 18 and 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph, according to the weather service. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:46:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_350015100 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_350015100 Charles Upson Elementary second grader Mason Lemay smiles after playing Santa in Mrs. Miles class presentation of "Wake Up Santa." Class members performed the play for other students and parents Tuesday in class. JOE EBERLE/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:09:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_344001258 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_344001258 Motorists along Main Street negotiated big puddles while ominous clouds hovered over the area. The winds were howling Wednesday as the first big shot of winter weather hit the area. Rain and wind continued throughout the day in much of eastern Niagara County, turning mostly to snow around 9 p.m. in the city. Wind gusts were heavy Wednesday night, and a snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches was forecast overnight, according to the National Weather Service. Conditions were more problematic in traditional snow belt areas of Western New York, as a Lake Effect Snow Advisory continued. Snow showers are likely again this morning, with high winds again in the picture.JOE EBERLE/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:21:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_304032533 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_304032533 The grand prize of the City of Lockport’s Halloween decorating contest goes to the Terri Haney residence at 371 Gooding St. The entire property is covered in spooky cobwebs and ghosts, not to mention some unidentified “body parts.” The contest is sponsored by Main Street Lockport Inc., City Hall and local businesses, including the Union-Sun and Journal. JOE EBERLE/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:48:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_260225018 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_260225018 The winner of the US and J dog photo contest is Coby, seen here with owner Christa Provenzano. JOE EBERLE/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Fri, 11 Sep 2009 01:05:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_254010737 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_254010737 UNDER THE HOOD: Classic cars were polished to a shine Thursday night at the first Classic Car Cruise at the Lockport Country Club. Club Manager Rowland O’Mally said he was very pleased with the turnout. Cars ranging in age from the earliest vintage cars to a beautiful 2006 Rousch Mustang were displayed. RACHELLE ROBERTS/CONTRIBUTOR Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:35:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/gnnslideshows_slideshow_251003909 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/gnnslideshows_slideshow_251003909 GRAB BAG: It looks like purses were growing from trees as Amy Ainsworth of Lockport checks out the Judy’s Purses booth Monday during the Wilson Labor Day Flea Market at the Wilson Historical Society. JAMES NEISS Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:07:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_247001137 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_247001137 TIME TO EAT: Matt Austin and his son, 1-year-old Tyler, get a hot dog from the Lions Club event chairman Jim Ward and Lion Kevin Hatch. The Austins were one of the families at Newfane Early Childhood Center’s Kindergarten Round Up at Krull Park in Olcott on Thursday. The group gathered at the school on Godfrey Road in Burt to meet the faculty and tour the building. Then it was back to Olcott for food and activities. The Lions Club donated the refreshments to all of the students and their families. JOE EBERLE Fri, 28 Aug 2009 01:06:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_240010756 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_240010756 IT’S OFFICIAL: Project Co-chair Gerry DeAngelo, left and Common Council President John Lombardi III cut the ribbon Thursday to mark the opening of the new Memorial Garden at 169 Genesee St. Gerry DeAngelo, her daughters and residents in the United Neighborhood Watch Group of Lockport came together in a year-long project to create the garden on a formerly run-down property. The garden is dedicated to the late Pete DeAngelo and other families’ loved ones. The project started when the city loaned the group a vacant lot on Genesee Street in an area where neighborhood deterioration was becoming evident. The group said the idea was to set an example in a failing city block with the hope of turning it around. JOE EBERLE/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:36:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_234023933 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_234023933 COMING TO A CLOSE: The Ulrich City Centre was buzzing Friday night with the final concert of the season featuring Randy Bachman. Lots of music fans converged on Taboo for a beverage prior to the headline act. JOE EBERLE/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Fri, 21 Aug 2009 02:33:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_233023756 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_233023756 NEW GRAD: Dylan M. Wilson proudly accepts his diploma from Lockport High School Principal Frank Movalli during Thursday evening’s summer commencement exercises. Assisting Movalli is school board member Shelly Bradley. Wilson walked away with a Regents diploma. A total of 17 graduates were awarded either a diploma or completed a GED class. JOE EBERLE/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:47:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_232015159 http://www.lockportjournal.com/slideshows/local_slideshow_232015159 DEMONSTRATION: Junior firefighters from area volunteer fire companies watch as Gasport Deputy Fire Chief Scott Seib, right, and Wendelville Assistant Fire Chief Shawn Christman use a dummy to show them how to load a victim onto a stretcher Wednesday, Aug. 19. The demonstration was part of the first Youth in Fire Service Day at the Frontier Volunteer Fire Department, part of the annual New York State Firemen’s Association’s annual convention. APRIL AMADON/STAFF