Thu, Jan 24th 2019 03:20 pm
For Lisa Keller, of North Tonawanda, and her daughter, Olivia, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northtowns holds a special place in their hearts.
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Thu, Jan 24th 2019 03:05 pm
Following a championship win at their first tournament at the Niagara Frontier Kickoff on Jan. 13, the Niagara Frontier 15-and-under Navy squad traveled to Cleveland for the JVA Rock n' Rumble Jan. 19-20.
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Thu, Jan 24th 2019 03:00 pm
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Thu, Jan 24th 2019 02:55 pm
Sylvia Virtuoso recently announced she will run for her sixth term as Town of Niagara Town Clerk.
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Thu, Jan 24th 2019 02:50 pm
After receiving several media inquiries, Sheriff James R. Voutour announced Monday that William C. Shrubsall, also known as Ethan Macleod, 47, is in the custody of the Niagara County Sheriff's Office. Shrubsall was taken into custody Monday with assistance from Canadian Border Services, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the New York State Troopers.
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Thu, Jan 24th 2019 02:25 pm
Tuesday, the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas hosted its business connections meeting featuring Laura Bernsohn and Mike Zimmerman of Lumber City Development. The duo discussed the NT MomeNTum Project, which is a revitalization strategy for a 546-acre study area in North Tonawanda. It is focused on redevelopment projects that will provide new opportunities for the community to live, work and play.
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Wed, Jan 23rd 2019 05:40 pm
The Oliver Street corridor, located within the City of North Tonawanda, will soon become home to a public art initiative known as "Art on Oliver Street." The initiative will consist of various public art installations in hopes of re-activating the streetscape.
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Tue, Jan 22nd 2019 11:25 pm
The Falcons defeated the Depew Wildcats 79-72 inside the Niagara-Wheatfield gymnasium.
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Fri, Jan 18th 2019 05:45 pm
Two leading United Way organizations in Niagara County - the United Way of the Tonawandas and United Way of Greater Niagara - announced completion this week of their merger and consolidation of services. Now operating under United Way of Greater Niagara, both chapters have come together to oversee and coordinate the services of 29 organizations throughout Niagara County, supporting a total of 46 different programs in the area.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 03:05 pm
The next meeting of the Historical Society of North German Settlements will feature a program on the 175th anniversary of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Walmore.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 03:00 pm
The Sanborn Area Historical Society will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Sanborn Firehall. The meeting will host Ruth and Rise Pirinelli who will present "The Holy Land - a trip you won't forget."
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 02:35 pm
Terry Collins, RN, LNHA, administrator at The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda, is a recipient of the 2019 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award presented by the American College of Health Care Administrators.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 02:25 pm
Maj. Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 02:20 pm
From 5-8 p.m. Friday, March 1, Errick Road Elementary School, 6839 Errick Road, will host its annual basket auction. Admission is free, and there is a wide assortment of baskets and gift cards.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 02:15 pm
Douglas J. Regan Intermediate School will host its annual Invent-A-Thon program for students in grades 3 through 5 on Thursday, Feb. 7.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 02:10 pm
Edward Town Middle School's Production of "The Wizard of Oz," is playing at Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School at 7 p.m. Jan. 25 and 26, and at 2 p.m. Jan. 27. The Edward Town Middle School cast of approximately 70 students is directed by Ken Fick and Andrea Letcher.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 02:05 pm
Resolve to learn something new in 2019. The Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District's Community Education program starts on Feb. 4, and continues through spring. The program's motto, "Never stop learning," remains the same, but new classes have been added and old favorites have evolved.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:45 pm
The Niagara County Community College Alumni Association, the NCCC Career and Transitional Services Office, and Student Life are teaming up with JCPenney to help people find everything they need for their next job interview.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:45 pm
The Niagara County Community College nursing program routinely ranks above state and national averages for pass rates on the National Council License Examination for both registered nurses and practical nurses.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:40 pm
Nominating petitions are now available for any school district resident interested in running for a seat on the 2019-20 Starpoint Central School District Board of Education.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:25 pm
Allegiant announced Tuesday that service from Niagara Falls International Airport to Savannah, Georgia via Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport will begin June 7. To celebrate, the company is offering fares on the new route as low as $49* each way.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:15 pm
This past holiday season, the Future Leaders Program at Niagara County Community College participated in a community service project to benefit Casey House. The youth shelter is a safe space in Niagara Falls for runaway, homeless or "at-risk" area youth.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 01:05 pm
The Town of Niagara Town Board held its first regular meeting of 2019 Tuesday night. The meeting was rather quick and light in content, but several town matters were accounted for.
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Thu, Jan 17th 2019 12:45 pm
The winter sports season is getting closer and closer to the postseason, and with that some Niagara-Wheatfield sports teams have begun a steady run to try and increase their value come playoff time.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 04:10 pm
Applications for the 2019 Native American handicraft sales permits are now available for the summer season at Niagara Falls State Park.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 01:15 pm
Joy Kuebler Landscape Architect PC recently announced the appointment of Eve Holberg, AICP, as a planner and project manager. In her new capacity, Holberg's duties will include project management and collaboration, public outreach and facilitation, and report assembly, writing and editing.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 01:15 pm
The Shawnee Sno-Chiefs Snowmobile Club in cooperation with the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company will be holding a free New York State Snowmobile Safety Course from 4:30 p.m. (5 p.m. on Tuesday) to 9 p.m. on Jan. 21 and 22 at the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Company, 3747 Lockport Road.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 01:05 pm
The McGuire Group, operator of five health care facilities in Western New York, will be hosting a New Year New Career job fair from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 17, at its corporate center, 455 Cayuga Road, Suite 200, Buffalo.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:45 pm
Winter athletics are back in full swing at Niagara-Wheatfield High School after a short holiday break. Teams saw mixed results this past week, but the wrestling team, which has been the team of the winter, so far, continued its strong season.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:35 pm
Tuesday, Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons quarterback and senior Jordan Parks announced on Twitter that he committed to Mansfield University in Pennsylvania to continue his football and academic career.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:30 pm
Last Wednesday, the Town of Wheatfield Town Board held its annual reorganizational meeting to begin the new year.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:30 pm
Last Wednesday, the Town of Niagara Town Board held its reorganizational meeting for 2019. The meeting appoints and reappoints people and firms to certain duties within the town.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:30 pm
The Town of Niagara Business and Professional Association is hosting its annual Awards Dinner at Four Points Sheraton, 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, starting with cocktails and appetizers at 6 p.m. with a ceremony and dinner to follow at 7 p.m. on Jan. 30. The cost is $55 per person or $400 per table.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:30 pm
Elderwood has named Kristen Davis, of Cambria, director of managed care contracting. She will be responsible for negotiating new and existing provider contracts, nurturing relationships between Elderwood and health care plans, and supervising Elderwood's insurance and third-party payerverification/authorization staff.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:30 pm
Calling all stylists, paparazzi, and anyone who likes to volunteer; Lumber City Church, 383 Vandervoort St., North Tonawanda, is looking for volunteers to be a part of Night to Shine. The church is in need of dozens of volunteers and monetary donations to make this prom for people with special needs a reality. The North Tonawanda church is one of nearly 500 churches around the world to host Night to Shine Friday, Feb. 8.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:30 pm
Zachary S. Niemiec, of North Tonawanda, announced his candidacy for 2nd Ward alderman of North Tonawanda via a video posted to social media.
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Thu, Jan 10th 2019 12:15 am
Monday night, the Town of Wheatfield Town Board met for its first regular meeting of 2019. The meeting was rather light, but brought up some reoccurring topics from 2018, specifically a change in code with regards to Summit Mall opportunities and the town's proposed switch to LED lighting.
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Mon, Jan 7th 2019 01:25 pm
The Niagara County Community College Workforce Development Department, with the support of Niagara County Employment and Training and Niagara County Department of Economic Development, is conducting a survey of the Western New York business community.
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Sat, Jan 5th 2019 01:00 am
In the early goings of the 2018-19 high school basketball season, Lewiston Porter has made a knack for scoring a lot of points - averaging 83.6 points per game. Friday night, the Lancers hit their highest season total, eclipsing the century mark.
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Thu, Jan 3rd 2019 08:20 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield High School and Grand Island High School might be rivals on the basketball court, but come Jan. 8, the two schools will join together to remember someone very close to their hearts.
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