With a pool of potential jurors waiting in a room at the Niagara County Courthouse on Monday morning, a Niagara Falls man chose a guilty plea over a trial in a domestic violence homicide case. Edward J. Parmer, Sr., 65, pleaded guilty to a single count of second-degree murder just before the start of jury selection in his case.
VanDeMark Chemical is closing its plant on Mill Street in Lockport. It is believed that between 60 and 90 employees will be affected by the closure.
Michael Burham, who escaped from a Pennsylvania jail in July 2023 and led authorities on a 10-day manhunt, was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison Monday for the murder of a Jamestown woman in May 2023.
The Buffalo Sabres are set to honor Tage Thompson following his success with Team USA at the Winter Olympics.
The Sabres and KeyBank will hold a pregame ceremony ahead of Tuesday’s Sabres game and KeyBank will also give away rally towels for all fans in attendance.