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  • Andrew's Cole Griffin (left) and Tommy Piekarz tackle Lockport's Austin Hoffman in the homecoming game Friday, Sept. 22, at LTHS. Photos by Mark Korosa/22nd Century Media

    Football: Porters unable to complete rally in homecoming loss to Andrew

    September 24, 2017 By Randy Whalen, Freelance Reporter Sports, High School
    The first words from Cole Griffin following his team's emotional win told the tale.
  • The BBQ cheddar burger ($9) comes topped with an onion ring, cheddar cheese and barbecue sauce. Photos by Max Lapthorne/22nd Century Media

    Outpost unveils new, diverse burger menu

    September 22, 2017 By Max Lapthorne, Editor Life & Arts, Dining Out
    Outpost Bar and Grill owner Patty Gerny planned on taking a backseat to her granddaughter when it came to the food at her bar/restaurant. But that is not quite how things worked out.
  • Members of the Shiloh Baptist Church worship team sing during a performance at the second annual Dellwood Block Party, held Saturday, Sept. 16, in Lockport’s Dellwood Park. Photos by Jason Maholy/22nd Century Media

    Local churches combine forces for Dellwood Block Party

    September 19, 2017 By Jason Maholy, Freelance Reporter Life & Arts

    When Jessica Olivito organized the first Dellwood Block Party a year ago this month, she didn’t know what to expect. 

  • Lockport resident Mike Warchol tests out some desserts at Cakes XO Sunday, Sept. 17, during the Sweets and Savor Crawl that benefitted the Mark Staehely Foundation for Pediatric Cancer. Photos by Bob Klein/22nd Century Media

    Sweets and Savory crawl raises money for cancer foundation

    September 18, 2017 By Jessie Molloy, Freelance Reporter News

    The restaurants and sweets shops of Lockport helped to make a “Mark” Sunday, Sept.

  • 10 Questions with Kaitlyn Graves, Lockport Girls Tennis

    September 14, 2017 By Staff Report Sports, Athlete of the Week

    Kaitlyn Graves is a senior at Lockport Township. She and junior Bri Hillock make up the Porters’ top doubles team. 

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News

City Council: Officials discuss Waste Management contract extension
The most well-discussed agenda item at Lockport’s Committee of the Whole meeting Sept. 20 was the Waste Management Contract Extension. Ahead of a scheduled Nov. 1 increase under the current contract with Waste Management, officials discussed a possible extension with Waste Management through a renegotiation of the current contract.
D205: Budget for 2017-2018 school year passed at meeting
In Memoriam: Elders
Police Reports: Joliet man charged with obstructing identification

Sports

Football: Porters unable to complete rally in homecoming loss to Andrew
The first words from Cole Griffin following his team's emotional win told the tale.
10 Questions with Dominic Wistocki, Lockport boys soccer
Homer Jr. High has first state champion in golf, two other finalists
PHOTOS: Homecoming sights

Life & Arts

Outpost unveils new, diverse burger menu
Outpost Bar and Grill owner Patty Gerny planned on taking a backseat to her granddaughter when it came to the food at her bar/restaurant. But that is not quite how things worked out.
Photos: Ms. Priscilla’s School of Adult Tap kicks off in Lockport
Faith Briefs: Prayer Meeting, Back to Basics for Health and more
The Scene: Sept. 19-26, 2017

Opinion

From the Assistant Editor: Gaining an appreciation for golf

There is a certain serenity that one can find
From the Editor: We’re all in this together
From the Assistant Editor: The importance of preserving our past
From the Editor: Hidden treasures