Sat, Jul 31st 2010 09:00 am
George Thorogood & the Destroyers draw Artpark's largest crowd (so far) this season.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 08:45 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce held its first Niagara River Region Golf Outing on July 26 at the Niagara Frontier Country Club. Registered golfers enjoyed a beautiful day on the 18th hole private course, followed by cocktails, dinner and awards.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 08:00 am
The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp., along with local business and civic leaders as well as tourism stakeholders, officially rolled out the red carpet to welcome visitors to the new $2.4 million Niagara USA Official Visitor Center. Located on the roundabout at Rainbow Boulevard and First Street, the center will function to promote attractions and events taking place throughout Niagara County as well as assist visitors with lodging and dining options.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 08:00 am
Lewiston Town Board members managed to cover a wide range of issues -- all in under an hour's time -- at their Monday monthly regular meeting.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 08:00 am
Despite threatening weather over parts of the area last weekend, the 37th edition of the Youngstown Yacht Club Level Regatta went off as scheduled out on the waters of Lake Ontario.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 08:00 am
As preparations continue for the 53rd annual Niagara County Peach Festival, Sept 10-12 at Academy Park in Lewiston, Lewiston Kiwanis organizers report that New York Air National Guard Lt. Col. Patrick Roemer has been named as its general chairman. Lewiston Kiwanis Club President Randy Gorzka made the announcement this week.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 08:00 am
Waste Management, parent company of CWM Chemical Services LLC in Porter, announced this week the area recipients to benefit from proceeds of its national charitable golf tournament. The event will be held Sept. 15-16 at the Niagara Falls Country Club. WM reports it expects to raise about $300,000 from this event.
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Thu, Jul 29th 2010 08:35 am
Amy Hope Witryol of Lewiston has announced her candidacy for the New York State Senate in the 62nd District, which encompasses Niagara County, Orleans County and western Monroe County.
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Mon, Jul 26th 2010 04:00 pm
Niagara Family Medicine Associates, a primary care physician group with offices in Niagara Falls and Lewiston, and Dr. Ronald Clark, DO, of Family Medicine in Niagara Falls, are the first Niagara County physician practices to receive funding for the purchase and implementation of an electronic medical record system through a new program administered by HEALTHeLINK, Western New York's clinical information exchange. Funded by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Independent Health and Univera Healthcare, the program is designed to help Western New York physicians acquire and implement EMRs in order to enhance safety and improve clinical quality for their patients.
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Sat, Jul 24th 2010 03:05 pm
Porter Town Board members briefly reviewed and adopted an updated Federal Emergency Management Agency floodplain prevention law - new guidelines of which impact limited areas and property owners - at its regular meeting on July 12.
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Sat, Jul 24th 2010 03:00 pm
Photo essay by Wayne Peters
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Sat, Jul 24th 2010 03:00 pm
Officials at the Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation recently named Melissa N. Morinello as the director of marketing and communications. Morinello, former development director at Planned Parenthood of Western New York, brings nearly 10 years of marketing and special events experience to the tourism organization.
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Sat, Jul 24th 2010 03:00 pm
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following programs, events and activities for the month of August.
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Sat, Jul 24th 2010 03:00 pm
Modern Corporation recently donated $1,000 and in-kind services to the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life, which took place at the running track behind Lewiston-Port High School on June 12. Relay For Life honors those who have won the battle with cancer, those who have lost, and those whose fight is just beginning.
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Sat, Jul 24th 2010 03:00 pm
The annual Friends of the Lewiston Library book sale will be held Friday, Aug. 13, through Sunday, Aug. 15, at the Village of Lewiston Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St.
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Thu, Jul 22nd 2010 03:15 pm
U.S. Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, NY-28, announced last week that more federal money could be on the way for the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. The funds would go toward building a Joint Operations Center helping the air base follow guidelines set forth by the BRAC Commission in 2005.
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Thu, Jul 22nd 2010 03:00 pm
Members of the Historical Society of North German Settlements in Western New York, who operate Das Haus in Bergholz, will be part of the North Tonawanda History Museum's Canal Fest week activities.
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Thu, Jul 22nd 2010 03:00 pm
Niagara County amateur radio operators assisted in radio communications during the recent 10K run on the Tuscarora Nation. Amateur radio operators were stationed at various checkpoints to provide emergency communications for the runners if needed.
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Mon, Jul 19th 2010 11:00 am
Deadline for applications is July 27 for the children's pageant in the Pine Avenue Business Association's Little Italy Niagara Italian Festival.
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Sat, Jul 17th 2010 12:30 pm
The Lewiston Dog Owners Group reports that, following earlier final approvals by the Village and Town of Lewiston, the new Lewiston Dog Park is now on its way to becoming reality.
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Sat, Jul 17th 2010 12:15 pm
Lewiston No. 1 Volunteer Fire Co. is putting out the request to the community for a different type of assistance -- donated junked vehicles.
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Sat, Jul 17th 2010 12:00 pm
The Mount St. Mary's Foundation recently received a national award in recognition of its successful "Campaign for Women's Health" which is bringing state-of-the-art breast health care to Mount St. Mary's and Niagara County.
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Sat, Jul 17th 2010 12:00 pm
Daisy Bell, a resident of the Lewiston Country Estates, recently celebrated her 100th birthday with the staff and her friends who reside at the senior residence.
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Sat, Jul 17th 2010 12:00 pm
The Youngstown Free Library, 240 Lockport St., is now offering "Make a Splash -- Read!" a free summer reading program, and registration continues.
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Sat, Jul 17th 2010 11:40 am
Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co. announces its fourth annual raffle will be held Saturday, Aug. 7, on the fire company grounds, 2521 Youngstown Lockport Road, Ransomville, starting at 4 p.m.
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Sat, Jul 17th 2010 09:20 am
Artpark honors supporter; offers crowd-pleasing act.
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Sat, Jul 17th 2010 09:00 am
Aiyana Printup, age 9 months, was named the winner of the baby contest for girls ages 0-1 at the Tuscarora Nation Picnic on July 10.
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Sat, Jul 17th 2010 08:30 am
Final preparations are under way for the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, to be held Monday, July 26, at the Niagara Frontier Country Club, Lake Road in the Town of Porter.
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Sat, Jul 17th 2010 06:00 am
The excitement of an already hot summer 2010 continues to heat up -- this coming week in Youngstown.
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Thu, Jul 15th 2010 12:30 pm
The Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club is sponsoring Lewiston's first barbecue rib festival Aug. 14-15 at Academy Park.
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Thu, Jul 15th 2010 09:00 am
On Friday, July 9, and Saturday, July 10, the Tuscarora Nation held its 165th Picnic and Field Days along with the 30th annual Tuscarora 10K and 2.5 Run/Walk at the Picnic Grove on the corner of Walmore Road and Mount Hope Road, in the heart of the Tuscarora Nation.
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Sat, Jul 10th 2010 08:00 am
Eva Nicklas speech; Bob Giannetti poem
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Sat, Jul 10th 2010 08:00 am
Planners are gearing up for a great week of family fun, food and entertainment at the 2010 edition of the Niagara County Fair, taking place at the fairgrounds, Route 78, 4487 Lake Ave., Lockport, Wednesday, Aug. 4 to Sunday, Aug. 8.
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Sat, Jul 10th 2010 07:00 am
Terry Collesano began his term as mayor Tuesday with the appointment of many new faces to the Village of Lewiston government team.
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Sat, Jul 10th 2010 07:00 am
Concerts, concerts and more concerts.
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Sat, Jul 10th 2010 07:00 am
The Youngstown Yacht Club is holding its annual Level Regatta on Lake Ontario on the weekend of July 24-25.
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 07:00 pm
Community Missions and Canal Fest of the Tonawandas are partnering again this year to help the homeless and hungry through the 2010 annual Duck Race.
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 06:00 pm
The Sanborn Fire Co. Band marched down Grand Island Boulevard and performed patriotic music Saturday at the Grand Island Independence Day parade.
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 02:45 pm
Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ-Northeast District and the Niagara Power collegiate baseball organization have teamed up to sponsor Faith Night at Sal Maglie Stadium (1201 Hyde Park Blvd., Niagara Falls) on Friday, July 16. The Niagara Power will take on the Webster Yankees at 7 p.m.
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 09:00 am
A new air service flexed its wings at Niagara Falls International Airport last week and is due to begin offering daily Newark-Niagara Falls flights to the public today (July 8).
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