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Sun, May 11 2008

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BUSINESS: Town supervisor says Wal-Mart project may be set back six to 12 months

Town Supervisor Marc Smith said this week he thinks lawsuits against the town and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. may drag on six to 12 months.....more>>

TOWN OF LOCKPORT: Planning board OKs proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter
Planning board members unanimously approved the proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter on Monday.
PENDLETON: Board considers change to zoning law
The Pendleton Town Board is taking steps to change a zoning law that restricts homeowners with less than 7 acres of land to one accessory structure.
TOWN OF LOCKPORT: Write-in campaign a 'TAG' team effort
Taxpayers for Accountable Government won’t alter the bottom-line result of this year’s town elections but they still accomplished something relatively few candidates do: They got more than 100 people to write them in for town supervisor and town board member.
CAMBRIA: Town seeks an assessor
The Cambria Town Board will interview candidates for assessor in early December.
PENDLETON: Variance denial spurs zoning code review
Town code enforcement officers have been directed to refrain from citing the Pesono property, 6449 Townline Road, for a code violation because it holds two accessory structures without a zoning variance.
PENDLETON: Trash fee slashed, budget forged
Pendleton's tax rates will remain the same or decrease slightly with the town board’s Tuesday passage of a 2008 budget.
EDUCATION: Newfane's lower ELA scores discussed
The Newfane Central School District is battling low test scores in English language arts.
SOMERSET: Town attorney sees no need for legal audit
Somerset Town Attorney Edwin J. Shoemaker said Monday he sees no reason why the state comptroller’s office should care to audit the town’s legal spending.
SOMERSET: Supervisor wants state comptroller to audit legal fees
Somerset Supervisor Richard J. Meyers is asking the state comptroller’s office to investigate payments to Town Attorney Edwin J. Shoemaker.

Barker

• BARKER: Seniors enjoy water aerobic program
• SENIORS: Nights Out offer socializing in luxury
• PEOPLE PROFILE: Ken Moore Jr. is new police recruit in Barker
• BARKER: High school's makeover gets good report card
• BARKER: Unique quilt will tie in to village centennial

Cambria

• CAMBRIA: Fire companies scrambling for dollars
• CAMBRIA: Town rules out gas line project
• WEATHER: Cambria is ready for snow with plenty of salt
• CAMBRIA: Town observing its 200th birthday on March 9
• CAMBRIA: Kroening appointed assessor

Newfane

• NEWFANE: Mother suspected drugs in missing girl case
• MISSING CHILD: Newfane girl found; suspect accused of child endangerment
• NEWFANE: Residents got a look at proposed 2008-09 school budget
• EDUCATION: Newfane students 'Wild About the Earth'
• NEWFANE SCHOOLS: District will pay legal bill for board members

Pendleton

• SAFETY: State urges motorcyclists to have a safe season
• PEOPLE PROFILE: Jody Naughton, foster mom, honored by county
• STARPOINT: Middle school could have Alumni Entrance
• STARPOINT: Board OKs budget proposal; public votes May 20
• STARPOINT: Reading program paints a good picture

Royalton

• ROYALTON: Super stallion still a sire of champions
• COURTS: Case adjourned again for teacher
• ROYALTON: Residents share opinions on master plan
• ROYALTON: Town board OKs H.M.P. rezoning
• ROYALTON: Fire hits Peet Street home

Wilson

• WILSON: Suspect in alleged assault is arrested on drug charges
• WILSON: Coaches due in court May 22
• WILSON: Emotions run high in meeting about alleged abuse incident
• WILSON: Meeting set for tonight on alleged assault
• WILSON ALLEGED ASSAULT: 2 coaches charged with child endangerment

Somerset

• NIAGARA COUNTY: Engert ethics investigation on hold
• SOMERSET: Empire State Wind Energy gets positive vibes at board meeting
• NIAGARA COUNTY: Ethics panel to review Somerset councilman's activities
• SOMERSET: Lawyers' pay is clipped
• SOMERSET: Wind energy answer sought

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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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