Niagara Now and The Lake Report are pleased to announce the newest addition to our reporting team, Richard Hutton.

A seasoned Niagara area reporter, Hutton is no stranger to the news business.

He has worked covering Fort Erie, Grimsby, Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the-Lake during a long career with Metroland and Torstar.

Now, he brings his talents to The Lake Report.

When you see him around town, please say hi and smile for a photo.

Drop him an email with story tips at hutton@niagaranow.com