Thu, Sep 24th 2026 12:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton announced a statewide "Free Fishing Day" on Saturday, Sept. 26. During any of the six designated "Free Fishing Days," the fishing license requirement is waived for fishing on New York's fresh waters.
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Tue, Sep 22nd 2026 02:35 pm
The Niagara County Center for Economic Development announced the winners of the inaugural Niagara County Corporate Fishing Challenge, a new initiative created to engage business professionals, highlight the region's fishing opportunities, and support a local charitable organization.
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Mon, Sep 21st 2026 03:20 pm
On Sept. 17, the Niagara County Department of Health received confirmation from the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center of two positive rabies cases in bats: one captured in the City of Niagara Falls on Sept. 14, and another captured in the Town of Lockport on Sept. 15.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 08:25 pm
The Town of Wheatfield held its board meeting on Sept. 14. There were two public hearings before the discussions on road repairs and upcoming community events.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 12:40 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is pleased to welcome Aaron B. Hoffman, M.D., F.A.C.S., a highly accomplished general and minimally invasive surgeon, to its surgical services team. Hoffman is now seeing patients and accepting new patients at Memorial, expanding access to advanced surgical care for residents throughout Niagara County.
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Fri, Sep 18th 2026 05:00 am
The Town of Niagara will be a little quieter as police officers will be equipped with decibel meters to enforce a new excessive noise law.
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 10:25 pm
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Sept. 18, 2026
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Thu, Sep 17th 2026 11:20 am
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will hold its final outdoor career fair of 2026 on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Oppenheim Park. More than 70 companies with open positions have signed up to take part.
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Wed, Sep 16th 2026 11:10 am
The 35th annual Niagara Cup Classic raised $40,253 to support Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's $56 million capital improvement campaign.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2026 08:35 pm
Hunting season is almost here, and the Firearms Permit Review Board (FPRB) of Wheatfield will be giving its annual muzzleloader course at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the Community Center located behind the Wheatfield Town Hall.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2026 08:10 pm
Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch recently presented a check of $6,500 to Boy Scout Troop 824 for donations that were collected for parking the vehicles during the "Thursdays on the Water" summer concert season.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2026 08:10 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free chronic pain self-management workshop. The workshop will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays, Oct. 19 through Nov, 23, at the North Tonawanda Library, 505 Meadow Drive.
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Tue, Sep 15th 2026 07:10 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski and Veteran Services Director Jeff Glatz were presented with a two-volume set of every death notice for Western New York residents killed in Vietnam by Mary Brennan-Taylor, co-curator of the "I Was There: Unknown Stories of Vietnam" exhibit. The binders of death notices were the work of local historian Patrick Kavanagh and will be kept by the county historian's office.
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Sat, Sep 12th 2026 10:35 pm
On Sept. 12, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Niagara Falls Police Department crash investigation unit responded to the intersection of Niagara Falls Boulevard and Tuscarora Road to investigate a two-vehicle crash involving a car and a motorcycle.
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Fri, Sep 11th 2026 10:10 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, will offer a free diabetes self-management workshop. It will meet from 1-3:30 p.m. Mondays, for six weeks (Oct. 19-Nov. 23), at the North Tonawanda Library, 505 Meadow Drive.
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Thu, Sep 10th 2026 09:00 pm
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Sept. 11, 2026
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Thu, Sep 10th 2026 08:10 pm
In recognition of the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, the Erie-Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club will present a solemn formation of U.S. flags along the Niagara River this weekend.
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Wed, Sep 9th 2026 10:25 am
Two Niagara County legislators provided comment on the passing of former Niagara County Legislature Chairman Bill Ross.
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Wed, Sep 9th 2026 08:50 am
The Niagara Falls National Heritage Area is excited to present "Runway at the Second Coming House," a new fashion show celebrating creativity, culture and community, from 5-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at Prophet Isaiah House in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 01:55 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau announced the 28th annual Kidz 'N' Kites event will take place Saturday Sept. 19 - returning to the Town of Niagara Veteran's Memorial Park at 7000 Lockport Road.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 01:50 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas is seeking nominations for its 2026 Business, Nonprofit, and Citizen of the Year.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 01:50 pm
New York Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley announced the completion of upgrades to Charles R. Fleischmann Park and Webster Street as part of North Tonawanda's Downtown Revitalization Initiative. The city was awarded $1 million from the DRI for enhancements that have created a welcoming, iconic gateway for the community and visitors alike.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 07:00 am
Niagara University launched its School of Cybersecurity on Aug. 25.
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Fri, Sep 4th 2026 05:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Sept. 4, 2026
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 12:55 pm
The Town of Niagara announced the launch of Niagara NY Connect, a new citizen notification mobile application powered by GOGov. The app is designed to keep residents informed and connected with timely updates directly from the Town of Niagara.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 12:30 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health has issued a water quality advisory for Olcott Beach. Routine water quality surveillance sampling conducted on Aug. 31 determined bacteriological levels exceeded standards established for safe recreational swimming. As a result, Olcott Beach has been closed to swimming until further notice.
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Thu, Sep 3rd 2026 12:25 pm
On Saturday, Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., the Niagara History Center will host a day of family activities to celebrate America's 250th birthday. Families are invited to come to the History Center, 215 Niagara St., Lockport, to learn and experience 250 years of Niagara County history through "meeting" famous people, trying their hand at bygone activities, and making crafts from different periods of time.
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Tue, Sep 1st 2026 09:05 am
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Environmental Protection Agency assessment teams continue to make substantial progress conducting fieldwork across areas of interest in Niagara and Erie counties through a multiagency, enhanced investigation response.
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Tue, Sep 1st 2026 09:05 am
Members of the SUNY Niagara board of trustees and the NCCC Foundation board of directors recently joined SUNY Niagara President Lloyd Holmes and Supervisor of College Nursing Services Cheri Yager to cut the ribbon officially opening the Health & Wellness Center at the college's Sanborn campus.
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Mon, Aug 31st 2026 05:30 pm
The Niagara County Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services Deputy Director and Hope Speaks Niagara Community Coalition Chair Myrla Gibbons Doxey announced the launch of the "You Matter!" coffee sleeve campaign as one of several September Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month Activities organized by the NCDMH in collaboration with HSN.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 03:05 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health has received confirmation of a positive rabies case involving a bat in the City of North Tonawanda. The sample was submitted to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center on Aug. 26, and positive results were confirmed Aug. 27.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 09:35 am
Lockport-Niagara Hospice will hold its annual Mighty Niagara Half Marathon and Hospice Dash 5K Run/Walk on Oct. 3. The half-marathon starts at Artpark State Park in Lewiston. The 5K starts at Porter on the Lake Town Park. Both races finish at Porter on the Lake Town Park.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 08:45 am
"The City of Niagara Falls mourns the passing of Irene Elia. She was a wonderful person and passionate public servant who loved our city. Mayor Elia lived a wonderful 95 years and her legacy will live on. We will remember her fondly."
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 06:00 am
Buildings with a total height of 16 feet or more, and buildings with walls higher than 10 feet, will not be built in the Town of Wheatfield as per a six-month moratorium voted on by the Town Board at a recent meeting.
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Fri, Aug 28th 2026 05:55 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Aug. 28, 2026
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Mon, Aug 24th 2026 08:25 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and Environmental Protection Agency assessment teams continue to make substantial progress conducting fieldwork across areas of interest in Niagara and Erie counties.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2026 08:10 pm
Niagara Pride Inc. is launching a new pilot program aimed at addressing the unique challenges and concerns faced by LGBTQ+ elders when accessing health care, rehabilitation, home health care, and long-term residential options in Niagara County and across Western New York.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2026 08:10 pm
New York State Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt, Assemblyman Angelo Morrinello, Niagara County Legislator Shawn Foti, and Escarpment Arms CEO Joe Olscamp called on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign Senate bill S.9302, which would extend big game hunting by rifle in Niagara County.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2026 08:10 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health has received confirmation of a positive rabies case involving a bat in the City of Niagara Falls. The sample was submitted to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center on Aug. 19, and positive results were confirmed Aug. 20.
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Mon, Aug 24th 2026 08:10 pm
The Wheatfield Lions Club welcomed more than 65 people (guests and members) to its annual steak night.
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