Lockport Union Sun & Journal

Where indeed is the gravitas these days? In America that quality seems to be diminishing rapidly, rather like the alpine glaciers in Europe. Too many, including in America’s media, are quite simply growing ever more vacuous, even cloddish in their judgments (and in how they deliver those judgments). They don’t always weigh different elements, and take account of stubborn little things called facts.

Jay Sigel. Phil Mickelson. David Duval. All of them won the Porter Cup. None of them shot lower than Tyler Spielman. Spielman walked off the course after 56 holes Friday fully expecting to go back out on Saturday for another 18 to secure his victory. He parred the first two holes, but the skies opened and the decision was made to cancel the final round. It became the first Porter Cup in over 30 years to end in 56 holes or less after Allen Doyle won with a 201 in 1994.

Continuing a look back at previous 4th of July celebrations in Niagara County, in 1901, for the 125th anniversary of our nation's birth, it was not rain that was the

A walking tour of the Market Street area on Wednesday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. will give community members an opportunity to provide input on revitalizing underused properties. Participants can gather at Cornerstone Arena at 1 Grigg Lewis Way to join representatives of the Niagara County Brownfields Coalition in seeing and discussing brownfields, defined as properties where redevelopment is complicated by contamination or perceived contamination.

A new, online infographic is now offering Niagara County residents something many of them have been clamoring for in recent weeks - a more comprehensive look at local hazardous waste

The city’s annual Chalk Walk takes over Canal Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. today. “One of the things that is really unique is that it’s a beginner-friendly event,” said Becky Patterson, a member of the Chalk Walk organizing committee. “The chalk community is so warm and friendly and encouraging of each other. You’ll find professionals who’ve done this for years and you’ll find hobbyists. We have students participating.

Not every animal in a public place is a pet.

In the wake of America’s celebrating its 250th birthday, when we were busy with fireworks, picnics and family gatherings, it’s a good time to solemnly ponder the growing chasm between the left and the right, and to think about a way to bridge the gap. Several columnists have put their own special spins on this situation, from various standpoints.

Emergency crews are on the scene of a plane crash in Youngstown.

With a resolution on the Common Council’s agenda to schedule a vote to rezone the Bewley Building’s parking lot at its next meeting, Kevin Kirchberger, alderman-at-large, questioned whether the rezoning would be needed for every type of future development for the building. Last week, Kathryn Fogle, 4th Ward alderman, submitted a resolution to authorize the drafting of a local law to amend the city’s zoning code and provide notice of a public hearing.