Thu, May 30th 2019 01:45 pm
Lockport Community Television, along with the Lockport Community Cable Commission and Spectrum Cable, announced this year's scholarship recipients. This year, $14,800 in scholarships was given to 14 recipients.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 01:40 pm
Set sail with the Niagara County Community College Alumni Association on the Moondance Catamaran from 3:45-5:30 P.M. Friday, June 21. Guests are asked to meet near "The Hatch" at 329 Erie St. The event is open to NCCC alumni, NCCC employees, and friends of the college. Proceeds will support the NCCC Alumni Association.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 01:40 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation on Thursday announced construction is continuing on the project to remove a portion of the Niagara Scenic Parkway (formerly Robert Moses Parkway) in the City of Niagara Falls. As a result, an additional road closure is going into effect.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 07:40 am
Don't let summer slip by without a visit to the North Tonawanda Public Library, 505 Meadow Drive. Stop in and register for the adult and children's "Universe of Stories Summer Reading Program," which starts Monday, June 17, and runs through Friday, Aug. 30. It's open to residents of North Tonawanda, Wheatfield and Pendleton.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 07:30 am
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum invites those seeking volunteer opportunities to an informational meeting at 7 p.m. May 30. The museum is seeking new volunteers to help with summer programs and events.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 07:30 am
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas held a ribbon-cutting at the Law Office of Corey J. Rossi on Saturday, May 18. The firm is located at 2700 Niagara Falls Blvd., Tonawanda. Rossi is a commercial real estate attorney and currently serves on the chamber board of directors.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 07:20 am
The New York State Association of County Health Officials has announced the results of its 2019 election for its board of directors and executive committee. NYSACHO represents 58 local health commissioners and public health directors, serving as the voice for all New York state's local health departments. The executive committee consists of the president, vice president/president-elect and immediate past president.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 07:15 am
Conservation teacher Paul Dewey certainly has something to be proud of. Three of the teams from the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center took first, second and third at the Regional Envirothon Competition.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 07:00 am
Niagara County Community College is responding to the changing needs of the student population by expanding opportunities for learning outside of a traditional daytime schedule.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 07:00 am
A big congratulations was extended to April Carere, who was recently honored by Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra Music Director and Conductor JoAnn Falletta at the Celebration of Music Education Awards in May.
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Wed, May 29th 2019 04:00 pm
The search for a new president of Niagara County Community College was extended this week after the NCCC board of trustees were unable to decide on the final candidates.
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Sat, May 25th 2019 09:40 am
Niagara County Legislature this week voted unanimously in opposition to a bill that would make New York State a "sanctuary state."
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Sat, May 25th 2019 09:30 am
Niagara County Clerk Joseph Jastrzemski is launching a Purple Heart recognition initiative for county veterans who are or were recipients of the Purple Heart ― the oldest military award presented to American service members.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 12:25 pm
The North Tonawanda Botanical Garden Organization is sponsoring a community work day from 9 a.m. until noon, on June 1, at the North Tonawanda Botanical Garden, 1825 Sweeney St. The public is invited to help with planting, bed maintenance, and a few special projects.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 12:25 pm
On Saturday, June 1, the Wheatfield Republican Club will host a golf challenge at Shawnee Golf Course, 6200 Townline Road, Sanborn. Tee off time is set for 10 a.m.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 12:25 pm
Sheriff James R. Voutour announced that Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 12:15 pm
Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general of New York, announces the recent service accomplishment of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their initial commitment to serve community, state and nation.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 12:10 pm
On Monday, five Niagara-Wheatfield golfers - Anthony Delisanti, Nolan Codd, Adam Liberti, RJ Delisanti and Dom Rotunno - competed in the Section VI Golf Tournament.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 12:10 pm
As both, the Niagara-Wheatfield girls and boys lacrosse teams, came into the Section VI playoffs, both teams were looking to overcome up and down regular seasons with a big run in the postseason.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 12:05 pm
On Monday, May 27, the Town of Niagara Lions and Lioness Clubs will host its annual Memorial Day seremony. The ceremony will take place at Veterans Memorial Community Park, 7000 Lockport Road, and begin at 11 a.m. promptly.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:45 am
If you all saw the story online, you noticed that I went to Cleveland on Tuesday to report on John Beilein's introduction as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers. That was the newsy side of things. I'm here to tell you in this column a little of what it's like to cover a professional sports press conference.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:45 am
The students in Pauline Carney's cosmetology program, at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center, held a spa day for their moms.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:40 am
Monday, Assemblyman Angelo J. Morinello attended a press conference in Albany today unveiling a bill (A.7655) to make volunteer firefighters and EMS volunteers exempt from paying state income taxes.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:35 am
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas recently announced its May Member of the Month. RJ Jewula, owner of The Original Pancake House, is this month's honoree.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:35 am
Back on May 4, Cub Scout Packs 833 and 824 held its yearly cleanup on Liberty Drive, which Wheatfield Councilman Larry Helwig called a great success.
It seems the efforts went for not, though, as Helwig informed residents that more illegal dumping occurred just days later at the cleanup site.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:35 am
On Tuesday, voters in the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District approved the $74,400,000 budget by a 692-219 vote.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:30 am
The Oppenheim Zoo is returning to Wheatfield ... for one day.
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Wed, May 22nd 2019 07:00 am
On Saturday, June 8, vacant and underutilized buildings will be transformed into a public art initiative known as "Art on Oliver Street." This initiative, led by Lumber City Development Corp. and the Oliver Street Merchants Association, aims to beautify the Oliver Street corridor, promote walkability, and bring attention to the unique buildings in North Tonawanda.
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Wed, May 22nd 2019 07:00 am
The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy is holding a free information session for people interested in learning more about becoming a police officer. The session takes place at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 6, in the Marion House on the Niagara University campus.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 11:55 pm
At a press conference at Olcott Marina, Niagara County and New York officials declared a state of emergency for every shoreline district that could potentially be affected by rising Lake Ontario water levels.
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Mon, May 20th 2019 07:00 am
The New York State Department of Transportation announced construction is scheduled to begin this coming week on a project to construct a new multi-use trail between the Village of Lewiston and Devil's Hole State Park. As a result, a lane closure is scheduled to begin.
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Thu, May 16th 2019 01:25 pm
On May 8, the Town of Niagara and Town of Wheatfield Lions clubs held their annual Citizenship Awards Dinner and Ceremony honoring fifth-grade students in the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District.
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Thu, May 16th 2019 01:20 pm
On Saturday, June 8, vacant and underutilized buildings will be transformed into a public art initiative known as "Art on Oliver Street." This initiative, led by Lumber City Development Corporation and the Oliver Street Merchants Association, aims to beautify the Oliver Street corridor, promote walkability, and bring attention to many of the unique buildings on Oliver Street.
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Thu, May 16th 2019 01:20 pm
On Friday, May 31, Starpoint High School will host its sixth annual Art, Music and Food Truck Festival.
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Thu, May 16th 2019 01:15 pm
Tuesday night, the Town of Niagara held its monthly Town Board meeting at Town Hall. While the meeting was rather brief, one resident - Denny Klidonas - suggested some adjustments to the town's parking ordinance.
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Thu, May 16th 2019 01:15 pm
The Zonta Club of Niagara Falls held its annual installation and awards dinner at the Four Points by Sheraton hotel on Wednesday evening. Zonta International, founded in 1919, celebrated its 100th birthday, while the Zonta Club of Niagara Falls celebrated its 95th birthday.
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Thu, May 16th 2019 01:10 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Niagara-Wheatfield recently held two fundraising events. One was the annual pancake breakfast and basket raffle, and the other a document-shredding event.
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Wed, May 15th 2019 01:00 pm
Western New York's best-known restaurateur-philanthropist joined Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center officials on Wednesday to roll out the proverbial red carpet for medical center patients and visitors.
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Tue, May 14th 2019 04:10 pm
Dang Tuan Pham, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.S.M.B.S., has joined Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's medical team of providers in the minimally invasive medical weight loss, metabolic and bariatric surgery program. He is a veteran practitioner in metabolic and bariatric surgery.
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Mon, May 13th 2019 09:30 am
The 55th annual commencement ceremonies on Saturday at the Arts and Media Theatre on the Sanborn campus of Niagara County Community College were highlighted by keynote speakers from various backgrounds.
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