In an effort to protect St. Patrick’s Church, the City of Lockport Historic Preservation Commission submitted an application for local landmark status to the Common Council, with public comment to be accepted at a hearing in city hall on Dec. 17. A man was flown to Erie County Medical Center with life-threatening injuries following a collision between an ambulance and a car in Pendleton late Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred about 3:10 p.m. at the intersection of Mapleton and Townline roads. The U.S. Postal Service confirmed Thursday that the Sanborn post office will move operations to the LaSalle station postal facility in Niagara Falls in February 2026. Four new deputy mayors will be joining mayor-elect Sean Ryan in a reorganization of City Hall as he leads Buffalo starting next year. Veteran NFL cornerback Darius Slay has not yet decided if he will report to the Buffalo Bills after being claimed on waivers from the Pittsburgh Steelers this week.

In Atlantic City a proposed urban farming ordinance that supporters say could reshape how vacant land is used throughout the city is up for a public hearing and vote later this month.The Green Coalition of Atlantic City hosted a news conference at the Atlantic City Arts Foundation’s ARTeriors exhibit recently to highlight the Urban Agriculture District Overlay, a zoning measure introduced last month by City Council.

The Stockton University Board of Trustees approved a new three-year contract for President Joe Bertolino during its meeting Wednesday.The contract, which includes an option for a one-year extension, begins July 1, 2026, and will pay Bertolino $450,000 a year.Bertolino makes $400,000 a year under his current contract, according to records. He became Stockton’s sixth president on July 1, 2024, replacing Harvey Kesselman, who had been the university’s president since 2015.

After three days of hearing from more than 200 Atlantic County residents, a jury was selected Thursday in the trial of Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., who is accused of abusing his teenage daughter. According to the Press of Atlantic City the jury consists of nine women and five men. Of the jurors, only one is African-American. The lack of African-American jurors was brought up by defense attorney Louis Barbone during the continuation of peremptory challenges, which allow the state and defense to excuse a limited number of jurors without having to provide a reason.

The Middletown Senior Center is holding its annual holiday rummage sale tomorrow, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 21256 Washington St., behind Middletown Square Park.Proceeds fund Senior Center programs like Meals on Wheels and weekly classes. New this year is the Rummage Sale Café, open 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., serving organic coffee, teas, and baked goods.

District 3’s East Region Town Hall (ERTH) seeks applicants for two open council member positions. The Lake County Board of Supervisors appoints members for two-year terms, with current terms expiring January 1st. Applications are available on the county website from the Clerk of the Board until December 28, with tentative BOS selection on January 6th.

Ukiah City officials are asking drivers to avoid Perkins Street today due to grinding and paving operations and apologize for the delays folks have encountered.

A reminder…The Kelseyville Presbyterian Church hosts its annual chili and chowder dinner from 4 to 9 p.m. today in the Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12.To-go meals are offered. Proceeds benefit the church’s Food Pantry.

Tuesday afternoon, a Mendocino County Superior Court jury found Jennyfer Hallmark-Duman, 37, of Lake County, guilty of misdemeanor embezzlement of a rental vehicle from Enterprise Rent-A-Car. In May of 2024, Enterprise reported it stolen to the CHP. The vehicle was later found abandoned in Lake County.

There are more calls for monitoring of the air quality in Artesia. The HF Sinclair refinery explosion in Artesia continues to spark intense concern across southeastern New Mexico, as community groups demand immediate action from state regulators. In the days following the Oct. 31 blast, which injured three workers and shook nearby neighborhoods, the Permian Basin Climate Justice Coalition (PBCJC) urged the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) to implement stronger, independent air-quality monitoring and expanded health protections for residents. The coalition has now sent a demand letter to NMED Secretary James Kenney to install a permanent, state operated air monitor and provide real time, publicly accessible air quality data.