Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:50 pm
Christmas break may be lurking around the corner, but for now, Niagara-Wheatfield winter athletics is up and in full swing.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:45 pm
The Diesel Technology students in Wes Blidy's class recently toured the Western New York Energy facility in Medina. The facility is the first ethanol plant in the northeast United States. They are a locally owned company with a mission of developing the full potential of Western New York's renewable energy resources.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:45 pm
This is the first year that technology teacher Jennifer Rhoads has taught at North Tonawanda, and so far she and her students are having a great time. Not only are they getting to problem-solve with ozobots and drones, it is helping them to bring real world problem-solving challenges to life with engineering solutions. They also learn about collaboration while encouraging them to be creative.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:40 pm
On Tuesday night, the Town of Wheatfield Community Center played host to a public information session on the Walmore Road rehabilitation project.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:40 pm
Lace up those skates, grab your family and friends, and join the Niagara County Community College Alumni Association for ice skating at Hyde Park Ice Pavilion in Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:35 pm
On Monday night, the Town of Wheatfield Town Board held its first meeting of December, but its second in as many weeks, which brought out a light agenda. A topic from last week's Nov. 26 meeting, though, was back in discussion.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2018 04:05 pm
There is a countless number of local groups and organizations that donate their time to help residents in the Town of Niagara and neighboring communities. On Tuesday night, the Town of Niagara and the Fashion Outlets Mall gave back to those who are always searching to better the lives of local residents.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2018 02:45 pm
St. Paul's United Church of Christ, 3921 Mapleton Road, will host a Christmas craft workshop from 1-4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2018 02:40 pm
At 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, the Town of Wheatfield will host its annual Christmas tree lighting and party at the Community Center, 2795 Church Road.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2018 02:40 pm
The Old Editions Book Shop, 954 Oliver St., has extended its 30 percent moving sale. The shop is stretching the sale as it moves into its new location in North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2018 02:35 pm
Rockin' With Santa, a yearly toy campaign to help kids in the North Tonawanda and Tonawanda area is back for the 2018 holiday season.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2018 02:30 pm
The students at St. John Lutheran School had the opportunity to reach out to needy children around the world.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2018 02:30 pm
Wheatfield Lions Mike and Joyce Aiken assisted the Olcott Lion's Club (site of the famous annual Polar Bear Swim) in their annual dice run. As a result of their participation, the Wheatfield Lions Club received a portion of the proceeds to be used to alleviate hunger in Niagara County.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2018 02:15 pm
The 2017-18 Niagara-Wheatfield hockey season can really be summed up in one word - historic.
The Falcons finished the season 19-3-3-1, won the program's sixth Section VI title, and reached the team's first-ever state title game.
Coming into the 2018-19 season, the team has some holes to fill after losing key scorers such as Nick Peters, Chace Woods, Michael Lotempio, Chris Tobey and Dom Pulli, as well as top defensemen Zack Belter and Nick Breier.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2018 02:15 pm
The Niagara Gymnastics level 10 team opened their 2018-19 competitive season on Friday, Nov. 16, at The Judges Cup hosted by Victors Gymnastics in Rochester.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2018 02:05 pm
The Downtown Merchants and the Oliver Street Merchants recently announced the Lumber City Winter Walk will take place at various local businesses and community centers in North Tonawanda from 10-5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2018 01:50 pm
Last Tuesday, the Town of Niagara Town Board held its regular monthly meeting. Despite a light agenda, public comments brought out a discussion about the town's drafting of a comprehensive plan.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2018 01:50 pm
Reminiscent of safe-havens for soldiers in the Vietnam War, a Veterans "Stand Down" will be held in Niagara County from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 6 at the Frederick F. Cadille Post 1664, 752 E. Market St., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2018 01:50 pm
Niagara County Community College has hired Wayne Lynch of Lewiston as interim vice president for operations.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 01:30 pm
With Thanksgiving here, and Christmas right around the corner, North Tonawanda City Clerk-Treasurer Daniel R. Quinn is offering his office as a drop-off location for people wishing to donate perishable and nonperishable items to the North Tonawanda Food Pantry.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 01:30 pm
The North Tonawanda mayor's office, in conjunction with the North Tonawanda Department of Youth, Recreation and Parks reported that entries are being accepted for the city's Decorate For The Holidays contest.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 01:30 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education meeting to be held on Nov. 28, will begin at 6 p.m. with an anticipated executive session. The public meeting is expected to begin at 7 p.m. The meeting is held in the High School Adult Learning Center, 2292 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 01:30 pm
Small Business Saturday will be celebrated in Sanborn on Nov. 24, with many of the stores offering promotions on Sunday as well.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 01:25 pm
Last season, the Niagara-Wheatfield boys basketball team struggled after a 3-0 start to the season. Throw in the fact the team lost six seniors, including team captains Anthony Ruffino, who was the team's leading scorer, and Ben DeVantier, it made some people question how successful the 2018-19 season will turn out.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 01:20 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield girls swimming and diving team has been on top of the Niagara Frontier League for four straight years. In that string of success, a fair share of swimmers have left their mark on Falcons swimming and diving. One of those girls is junior Danielle Carlson.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 01:15 pm
The freshman and sophomore classes at the North Tonawanda High School recently completed some training how to defend themselves. The juniors and seniors will be getting training in the near future.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 01:15 pm
Students in the classes of Bob Ihle and Caitlin Kucharski are continuing a great Thanksgiving tradition at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 12:40 pm
Jillian Wilsey, instructor of engineering science and engineering studies program coordinator at Niagara County Community College has been elected as the president of the SUNY Two Year Engineering Science Association.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 12:35 pm
Congratulations were extended to 25 students from the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center who were recently inducted into the National Technical Honor Society.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 12:30 pm
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute will open its doors to a world of sweet holiday wonder this weekend. Starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, the public is invited to view the life-sized gingerbread village created by baking and pastry arts students and chefs of the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 12:30 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA will host its annual Fashionably Late/Fashionably Early Black Friday event for shoppers looking to snag deals and extra savings. The shopping center will open from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 22, and again at 7 a.m. on Black Friday.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2018 12:30 pm
North Tonawanda City Clerk-Treasurer Daniel R. Quinn and Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced they'd like to provide an opportunity for North Tonawanda Veterans to meet with the Veterans Service Agency of Niagara County.
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Thu, Nov 15th 2018 03:30 pm
Niagara County's taxpayers can expect their property tax rates to be cut to a historic low next year, if the budget blueprint prepared by Niagara County Manager Rick Updegrove and Budget Director Dan Huntington is approved by county lawmakers next month.
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Thu, Nov 15th 2018 11:50 am
The Historical Society of North German Settlements recently celebrated the 175th anniversary of the settlement of the three original German Lutheran communities and churches in Wheatfield in 1843.
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Thu, Nov 15th 2018 11:50 am
Recently, the Niagara Frontier League released All-League award winners for the league's respective sports. The following is a list of Niagara-Wheatfield fall sport athletes who were honored.
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Thu, Nov 15th 2018 11:45 am
This Thanksgiving, the public is encouraged to the seventh annual Spice Creek Thanksgiving 5K.
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Thu, Nov 15th 2018 11:45 am
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA announced Tuesday that four new tenants, plus two seasonal retailers, have opened in time for the holiday shopping season. Highlights from the list include Regatta Great Outdoors, Boost Mobile, Boba Stop, and Eyebrow Bar.
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Thu, Nov 15th 2018 11:35 am
The North Tonawanda Department of Youth, Recreation and Parks announced Monday that the annual Letters to Santa program will begin.
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Thu, Nov 15th 2018 11:35 am
Join the Carnegie Art Center to celebrate the fourth annual Art Off The Wall exhibition and fundraiser to benefit the CAC in North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Nov 15th 2018 11:30 am
Correctional Officer Craig Klemick recently came to the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center to share his experiences as a correctional officer at Marcy Correctional Facility with security and law enforcement students.
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