03-13-26 Midday Headlines

Lockport Mayor John Lombardi III said he is in no hurry to fill the vacancy for his confidential secretary after Paula Halladay Travis, who last held the position, was terminated following her arrest on welfare fraud charges last month.

After hearing opposition from investors, developers, professionals, former commercial tenants, and residents on Wednesday, the Common Council tabled a proposed temporary law to stop development in two zoning categories of any new multiple-family structures with more than 25 units.

A man convicted of a double murder involving a 15 year old girl and 17 month old baby boy in Wayne County back in 1990 is now out of prison and living in Erie County, according to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision. The department confirmed Chad Campbell was released from custody Thursday morning.

7 Brew is now in business in Niagara County on Niagara Falls Boulevard.

Washington Capitals a 2-1 victory Thursday night at sold-out KeyBank Center, halting the Sabres’ win streak at eight games.