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High 74F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.. Tonight Overcast. Low near 55F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: May 14, 2024 @ 8:29 am Full Forecast Tuesday, May 14, 2024 E-Paper Newsletter Facebook Instagram Lock Tenders Tribute one of several events cele… Historic real estate developer to be honored by… Extra practice during pandemic turns Peyton Bra… Local News Lock Tenders Tribute one of several events celebrating opening of Erie Canal Benjamin Joe | ben.joe@lockportjournal.com 3 hrs ago The Erie Canal is scheduled to open on Saturday and the City of Lockport will host a series of events within the Lockport Heritage District. Local News Historic real estate developer to be honored by nonprofit Benjamin Joe | ben.joe@lockportjournal.com 12 hrs ago Rollin Hellner considers himself to be a real estate dealer. He and his company, Hellner Development, work with commercial space and residenti… +2 Sports Extra practice during pandemic turns Peyton Bradley into Barker’s ace Joe Kraus | joseph.kraus@niagara-gazette.com May 12, 2024 Peyton Bradley winced as the yellow ball hit the barn window and she watched shards of glass hit the ground. Local News Body recovered from lower Niagara River Staff reports May 11, 2024 Niagara Falls firefighters assisted New York State Parks Police with a body recovery in the Niagara Gorge on Saturday afternoon. +2 Opinion SCHEER: Travel writer’s video shines light on Falls and it’s not pretty By MARK SCHEER 3 hrs ago Travel writer David Seminara’s video offering an unvarnished look at the City of Niagara Falls is tough to watch. Opinion FELDMAN: Covid is not gone; proceed with caution Dr. Richard Feldman 4 hrs ago There’s an expression, You may be done with COVID, but COVID isn’t done with you.” It’s true. COVID-19 is still very much with us even though… Opinion SHULTZ: Tops two years later: Profiles in courage and cowardice By Jim Shultz 5 hrs ago Two years ago today, an 18-year-old armed with an AR-15 style military assault rifle drove across New York to the Tops Market in east Buffalo … Local News Plans unveiled for memorial honoring victims of racist mass shooting at Tops CAROLYN THOMPSON | Associated Press 11 hrs ago BUFFALO — A permanent memorial honoring the 10 Black victims of a racist mass shooting at Tops Market will feature interconnected stone pillar… Local News Falls choir concerts to pay tribute to Bacharach MARK SCHEER | mark.scheer@lockportjournal.com 12 hrs ago Veronica Schucker has been helping students discover the joy of music and singing in the Niagara Falls School District for more than 30 years. Local News Starpoint school tax levy rising by 3.85% Thomas Tedesco | thomas.tedesco@lockportjournal.com 14 hrs ago Starpoint Central School District’s proposed budget for the 2024-25 school year calls for a 3.85% increase in the property tax levy. Community Students auctioning off sheds they built Lisa Bielmeier | Special to the US&J 19 hrs ago Building Maintenance and Management program teacher Mike Carney started his students off this year with the basics of hand and power tools. Th… News Star witness Michael Cohen says Trump was intimately involved in all aspects of hush money scheme MICHAEL R. SISAK, JILL COLVIN, ERIC TUCKER and JAKE OFFENHARTZ | Associated Press 12 hrs ago NEW YORK — Donald Trump was intimately involved with all aspects of a scheme to stifle stories about sex that threatened to torpedo his 2016 c… News Melinda French Gates resigns as Gates Foundation co-chair, 3 years after her divorce from Bill Gates THALIA BEATY | Associated Press 14 hrs ago NEW YORK — Melinda French Gates will step down as co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the nonprofit she and her ex-husband Bi… News Punxsutawney Phil’s babies are named Shadow and Sunny. Just don’t call them the heirs apparent The Associated Press 16 hrs ago PUNXSUTAWNEY, Pa. — Punxsutawney Phil’s offspring now have names that just might help the famed weather-forecasting groundhog to predict when … News Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry TOM KRISHER and KEN MORITSUGU | Associated Press 23 hrs ago LIVONIA, Mich. — A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling. News Family meals are good for the grown-ups, too, not just the kids Ann Fishel | The Conversation May 12, 2024 For all the parents feeling exhausted by the cooking, cleaning and planning of a million meals during the pandemic, there’s some good news. Co… NEWSPAPER ADS Trending Recipes Our Special Publications Physicians Guide 2024 Weddings 2024 On The Frontline Fall Home Trending Videos Local Events Sports Sports Early Stony Brook blitz to bounce Niagara from inaugural NCAA tournament game in first round May 10, 2024 Stony Brook overwhelmed Niagara before it could blink. +2 Sports Sabato: John Murphy was the broadcaster to whom Bills fans could relate May 9, 2024 Four-year-olds typically don’t think much about the future. Sports Bandits star Tehoka Nanticoke using post as Niagara assistant to provide history lessons to the next generation Nick Sabato | nick.sabato@gnnewspaper.com May 9, 2024 Tehoka Nanticoke sees lacrosse from the inside of his eyelids better than most can with a pa… +2 Sports Aggressive approach results in Niagara Wheatfield’s flight to top of NFL standings Joe Kraus | joseph.kraus@niagara-gazette.com May 8, 2024 SANBORN — Leaning against Niagara Wheatfield’s dugout fence is a whiteboard with a catchphra… +2 Sports Niagara eyes first MAAC title in first-place showdown with Fairfield Nick Sabato | nick.sabato@gnnewspaper.com May 8, 2024 The last time Niagara finished in first place in the MAAC was 1997, when Jim Mauro was the h… Sports Wilson’s Tyler Johnston throws perfect game, hits 300 career strikeouts Joe Kraus | joseph.kraus@niagara-gazette.com May 7, 2024 Tyler Johnston stared down his final batter, needing one out for perfection. Sports New draftee Ray Davis appears to be clear example of Bills value on running backs Nick Sabato | nick.sabato@gnnewspaper.com May 7, 2024 Sean McDermott’s favorite phrase last season was complementary football.” Today’s E-Edition Obituaries BEAVER SR., Edwin Jan 12, 1948 - May 9, 2024 OLIVER, Michael Jul 31, 1955 - May 11, 2024 HUTCHISON, James Jan 26, 1931 - May 9, 2024 Lang, Gretchen WENTLAND, Brian Aug 14, 1975 - May 7, 2024 MARTIN, William Sep 15, 1943 - May 8, 2024 MORIARTY, Rosemary Dec 16, 1931 - May 5, 2024 More Obituaries Community Students auctioning off sheds they built Music educator Marissa DeVoe honored by Buffalo State University Barge Canal Optimist Club hosting 25th Tee Off Against Breast Cancer on June 2 Hot Country Liners making their ’24 debut at Apple Blossom Festival Red Cross local blood drives scheduled Roy-Hart district earns music education honor for sixth year...