http://www.lockportjournal.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 23:05:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_257231017.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_257231017.html A kitten that was thrown into the canal near the Big Bridge on Main Street was rescued by the Lockport Fire Co., with the help of boaters from Buffalo on Sunday morning. The cat is doing well in her new home in Lancaster. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:24:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_253002558.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_253002558.html Lockport police are closing in on the remaining two suspects in Monday’s armed robbery of the Kentucky Fried Chicken on West Avenue, according to Detective Lt. John Yotter, who assisted in the arrest of the first suspect. Wed, 09 Sep 2009 20:57:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_252205818.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_252205818.html Longtime “Dialog” host Scott Leffler was let go from WLVL-AM on Wednesday. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:20:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_250234446.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_250234446.html Police officers at press time were interviewing witnesses and pursuing leads after an armed robbery around 9 p.m. at the Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant at 494 West Ave., according to Lockport Police Chief Lawrence Eggert. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 20:00:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_250200105.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_250200105.html Lockport Main Street Inc. will host an informational meeting for all downtown Lockport businesses and merchants Sept. 16. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:44:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_246234708.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_246234708.html Fireworks at Rockin’ The Locks this year? If the community’s willing to support them, absolutely, says organizer Gary Chapman. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 23:33:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_246233544.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_246233544.html After a very successful first year, the Lockport High School Distributive Education Club of America is being rewarded. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 23:49:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_245235124.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_245235124.html The city will shop around for property assessment service, the Common Council decided Wednesday. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:21:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_243232458.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_243232458.html Mayor Michael Tucker on Monday ordered an end to the delayed red light during peak traffic hours at Locust Street and Lincoln Avenue, the congested intersection near Lockport High School. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:07:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_239002825.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_239002825.html The Lockport Public Library is hoping to bring local readers together for the third year in a row. Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:19:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_237001918.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_237001918.html Twenty-five residential properties, some reportedly in rough shape, are going on the city auction block Wednesday. The annual tax foreclosure auction begins at 6:30 p.m. in Common Council chambers. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:36:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_235003758.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_235003758.html The T-Birds are here. The car that caught the imagination of America in the mid-1950s will be the centerpiece of the 16th annual Thunderbird Club Convention at the Holiday Inn for a week.About 170 members have signed up for the convention. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:31:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_232032524.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_232032524.html George V. Muscato Jr., M.D., was intimidating to moms, but loved by kids. That’s how the pediatrician who served thousand of families for about 60 years was described by his wife, Sandy, and daughters Jennifer and Kathryn. Muscato died Sunday. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:20:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_232032239.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_232032239.html Plans for the Lockport High School $23.5 million capital project are nearing completion and should be sent to the state education department Sept. 9, the project architect said Wednesday. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 03:00:00 +0000 http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_232030155.html http://www.lockportjournal.com/thecity/local_story_232030155.html A city police officer conducting a traffic stop near the Niagara County Courthouse on Wednesday afternoon reportedly heard a loud explosion at a Hawley Street residence.