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Updated: June 12, 2020 @ 3:33 pm Full Forecast Lockport, New York Newsletter Facebook Twitter Instagram Toggle navigation Menu Search Contact Us Purchase Photos Submit a Letter to the Editor Submit a News Tip Place an Obituary Subscribe Start a Subscription Manage My Subscription E-Paper App Downloads Newsletter Text Alerts Login About Us Contact Us Advertise with Us E-Paper Local Events See All Events Add Your Event Celebrations Obituaries Public Notices County pursues a REDI match waiver County pursues a REDI match waiver Waste disposal voucher program launched Waste disposal voucher program launched +2 CALLERI: The right to protest is at the center of two movies about the counterculture CALLERI: The right to protest is at the center of two movies about the counterculture +8 LOCKPORT LORE: A walk in the Day Road Park LOCKPORT LORE: A walk in the Day Road Park Roy-Hart strikes a chord with national music foundation Roy-Hart strikes a chord with national music foundation Coronavirus latest Note to Union Sun readers WNY phase 2 timeline not certain Late hitch in reopening timetable irks upstate leaders Eastern Niagara Hospital sues for CARES Act funding Niagara County announced two more COVID-19 deaths Trump speculates that China released virus in lab 'mistake' Three Niagara County committees to focus on COVID-19 impact and reopening plan. What's Happening News Experts: Police 'woefully undertrained' in use of force BURIEN, Wash. — Seattle officers hold down a protester, and one repeatedly punches him in the face. In another run-in, officers handcuff a looting suspect on the ground, one pressing a knee into his neck — the same tactic used on George Floyd. News Researchers ask if survivor plasma could prevent coronavirus Survivors of COVID-19 are donating their blood plasma in droves in hopes it helps other patients recover from the coronavirus. And while the jury’s still out, now scientists are testing if the donations might also prevent infection in the first place. Local News Aquarium of Niagara celebrating 55 years The Aquarium of Niagara will celebrate its 55th anniversary today with a special “look-back” video and a commemorative t-shirt that will be for sale at www.aquariumofniagara.org, with proceeds benefiting the aquarium’s animal collection. Local News Victim's mother hopes for justice Scrolling through her social media feed, Tina Berry could hardly believe her eyes. News 'It's broken': Fears grow about strength of US voting system ATLANTA — The chaos that plagued Georgia’s primary this week is raising concerns about a potential broader failure of the nation’s patchwork election system that could undermine the November presidential contest, political leaders and elections experts say. Local News School election turnout spiking As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, school districts in New York state are conducting their 2020 budget and trustee elections exclusively by absentee balloting, and local districts are reporting dramatically higher voter turnout this year. Local News Police probe leads on Little Bakery burglary Falls Police Criminal Investigation Division detectives say they are continuing to gather evidence in connection with the burglary of a popular bakery on Elmwood Avenue. Local News County pursues a REDI match waiver Waste disposal voucher program launched Aquarium of Niagara celebrating 55 years Roy-Hart strikes a chord with national music foundation Victim's mother hopes for justice Upstate regions win OK for new round of reopenings School election turnout spiking Police probe leads on Little Bakery burglary Sports Bills QB Allen stays busy despite pandemic restrictions Pegula staying on as Sabres president NYSPHSAA still waiting for Phase 4 NFL gives teams planner for total reopening of facilities Hometown Heroes Humble heroes keep hope alive through area food banks Techmobile transformed to food truck Just Pizza and time for the animals On the front lines of the COVID-19 battle Home meal delivery groups keep on rolling Pet Gazette The 'perfect guy for the job' in the Falls Hospice volunteer work going to the dogs Falls police get some help in a 'Flash' The pets are all dressed up in Wilson Community Second produce box giveaway set for Friday Flag Day observance encouraged Introducing: The candidates for Lockport school board Three openings draw 5 in R-H board contest Three competing for 2 seats on Newfane school board Video VIDEO: Niagara County on 'Pause' Niagara County and the world put life on pause for the COVID-19 pandemic. VIDEO: Yellow Jack presents 'Buffalo Gals' VIDEO: Yellow Jack presents 'Buffalo Gals' VIDEO: George W. Bush's message of hope VIDEO: George W. Bush's message of hope TUNING IN WITH THOM: Looking back on a favorite Artpark concert TUNING IN WITH THOM: Looking back on a favorite Artpark concert Photo Galleries +5 Gallery featured editor's pick SLIDESHOW: Traffic control a community effort on Tuscarora Reservation James Neiss May 26, 2020 +7 Gallery featured editor's pick SLIDESHOW: Veterans honored at Oakwood Cemetery Paul Battson May 23, 2020 +5 Gallery featured SLIDESHOW: Snowbirds provide a lift to emergency workers Paul Battson May 11, 2020 COUPON DEALS NEWSPAPER ADS This Week's Circulars Obituaries WEBER, Mary Jan 8, 1930 - Jun 11, 2020 MUCHOW, Jean Sep 6, 1924 - Jun 8, 2020 BARCLAY, Louise May 10, 1926 - Jun 9, 2020 SNOWDEN, Sonja Sep 4, 1953 - Jun 7, 2020 KELKENBERG, Nancy Aug 29, 1934 - Jun 7, 2020 Today's E-Edition Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented Articles Lockport restaurants offered expanded outdoor dining options Lockport Community Market sets opening at new location Firefighter rescued from lower Niagara River in Canada Lockport's Malik Brooks goes from Monmouth football to Canisius hoops Third "shots fired" report being investigated in Lockport Introducing: The candidates for Lockport school board Seneca Niagara Casino reopening on June 18 Minnick will dive at Clarion U. 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Sports Bills QB Allen stays busy despite pandemic restrictions Pegula staying on as Sabres president Crocker will swim for Division 1 Bonnies More Sports News Editorials MAILBAG: The kindness of bystanders is reassuring OUR VIEW: An elder scam thwarted — good news for a change FROM THE VALLEY: Kellyanne Conway Twitter More Editorials Crime Victim's mother hopes for justice Police probe leads on Little Bakery burglary Lockport Police investigating two shots fired calls More Crime News Lifestyles +2 CALLERI: The right to protest is at the center of two movies about the counterculture LOCKPORT LORE: A walk in the Day Road Park Youngstown Junior Sailing program offering scholarships More Lifestyles News LOCAL EVENTS Features Youngstown Junior Sailing program offering scholarships +2 NIAGARA GENEALOGY: Tracing dad’s paternal line SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: Hydration does every body good National News County pursues a REDI match waiver 40 min ago Waste disposal voucher program launched 1 hr ago Experts: Police 'woefully undertrained' in use of force 1 hr ago Researchers ask if survivor plasma could prevent cor...