Wed, Dec 12th 2012 12:20 pm
The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency received applications for assistance Wednesday from Covanta Niagara L.P. and 210 Walnut Street for two major economic development projects in the cities of Niagara Falls and Lockport, respectively. Both applications will be voted on at the January board meeting after public comment sessions are held.
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Tue, Dec 11th 2012 12:55 pm
The Niagara County Diabetes Education program will conduct its next class on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013, at 7 p.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 716 Cayuga Drive and Pershing Avenue in Niagara Falls. The evenings' class is titled "The Chicken Pox Vaccine (Shingles): Are You a Candidate?" Jamie Whalen Latko, RPH, owner of Niagara Apothecary, is the presenter.
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Tue, Dec 11th 2012 12:55 pm
In celebration of the holidays, leather- and denim-clad members of Niagara Falls Harley Owners Group recently made their annual convoy to New Directions' Wyndham Lawn Home for Children in Lockport to give the children residents' holiday presents.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2012 12:00 pm
Tickets are now on sale for the 2013 Premier, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's annual black tie dinner and entertainment gala.
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Mon, Dec 10th 2012 12:00 pm
A pair of experienced bariatric surgeons made medical history last week when they performed Niagara County's first robotic-assisted laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2012 11:50 pm
The Niagara County Auxiliary Police is hosting an open house event for upcoming NCAP and New York State Peace Officer academies. The open house will be held on Sunday, Dec. 16, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Niagara County Emergency Management Facility, 5574 Niagara St. Ext., Lockport.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2012 07:00 am
Robert A. Stone, an airport manager with the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, has been elected president of the Riverdale Cemetery Association Board of Directors for 2012-13.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2012 06:55 am
Dr. Stuart Weinstein is again offering the community an opportunity to brighten their holiday smiles and, at the same time, the financial outlook of families with members serving in the military.
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Fri, Dec 7th 2012 06:55 am
Paul and Jan DePlato of Bergholz once again are offering a chance to see one of the area's largest Christmas displays, with an added bonus: a visit with Santa.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2012 03:25 pm
Following an executive session on Nov. 28, Niagara-Wheatfield School Board President Steven Sabo made a motion under advisement from the Audit Committee, seconded by Rich Halleen, to freeze all non-contractual spending as of that evening's meeting.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2012 03:15 pm
Smokin Joes plans to give away $28,000 for the holiday season to its "Loyalty Customers" through its "WinBins."
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Thu, Dec 6th 2012 03:15 pm
Jim Hagerman has been appointed deputy highway superintendent for the Town of Niagara Highway Department, replacing John Sullivan, who retired in late October.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2012 03:15 pm
Donations will be accepted through Dec. 17 for the Tree of Warmth at Dental Care Associates, 2145 Lancelot Dr., Wheatfield.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2012 03:10 pm
The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield has announced that Robert John Wolcott Jr., pictured, celebrated his 25-year employment anniversary with the company.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2012 03:00 pm
Kim's International Café is serving up "from scratch" cuisine from American classics to Italian and traditional Asian dishes.
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Thu, Dec 6th 2012 07:00 am
PHOTO GALLERY: A long-standing tradition in Niagara Falls continues this holiday season. The Greater Niagara Ballet Company presents its 35th annual production of "The Nutcracker."
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Thu, Dec 6th 2012 07:00 am
Grand opening to feature free health screenings, organic/health food samples and advanced clinical pharmacy services.
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Wed, Dec 5th 2012 07:00 am
Amarpreet Grewal Bath, M.D., has been appointed medical director of the new Niagara County Health Home at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Mon, Dec 3rd 2012 11:00 am
Niagara County Community College, in conjunction with the College Association of NCCC, will host "Santa's Workshop" weekends at the college's new Niagara Falls Culinary Institute through Dec. 24.
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Mon, Dec 3rd 2012 07:00 am
Sister Beth Brosmer of the Heart, Love and Soul Food Pantry and Dining Room in Niagara Falls has announced the following Christmas food and toy sign-up schedules for clients. Times are: Dec. 3 to 6, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Dec. 7, 2 to 4 p.m.; and Dec. 8, 10 a.m. to noon.
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Sat, Dec 1st 2012 07:00 am
There is just something about babies and Christmas. And why not? After all, the story in Scripture tells us not just about the infant Jesus, but also his infant cousin John.
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Sat, Dec 1st 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Presbyterian Church deacons are hosting a Christmas cookie walk from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at the church, 3712 Military Road, Town of Niagara.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 08:05 pm
Members of the Town of Niagara Lions Club participated in the Garden City Lions Club (Canada) bowling fundraiser on Nov. 17 for the purpose of raising money to assist Emily, a visually impaired young lady with a guide dog.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 08:00 pm
Designer Sportswear, located at 80 Webster St., in North Tonawanda, recently expanded their inventory after the completion of renovating their storefront. The store is now carrying Lindsay Phillips, Switchflops and Snap Shoes in addition to their other products and services.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 06:10 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto applauded the announcement Friday from Gov. Andrew Cuomo that the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station will receive $425,000 from two state grants. These grants will help the Niagara County Center for Economic Development promote the importance of the 914th and 107th Airlift Wings and support the development of local jobs in conjunction with these two units' missions.
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Fri, Nov 30th 2012 07:00 am
The Sanborn Area Historical Society will host its Holiday Open House at the Schoolhouse Museum on Niagara Street from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 12:00 pm
At approximately 9:20 a.m. Nov. 22, Town of Niagara Police officers were dispatched for a report of a missing 8-year-old male from B Street in Cayuga Village. The parents reported that the juvenile male "went missing" from the residence after last being seen on the front porch.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 12:00 pm
Wheatfield's annual tree lighting ceremony and holiday party at the town's Community Center will begin at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, with the arrival of Santa aboard a St. Johnsburg Volunteer Fire Co. fire truck.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 11:00 am
LaSalle Pride Inc. for the second year is selling a LaSalle Legacy Calendar, featuring historical photographs of the Village of LaSalle.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 11:00 am
The Carnegie Art Center will present the puppet show, "Star Mother's Youngest Child," by theatreFigüren, at 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 1, at the Carnegie Art Center, 240 Goundry St., North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Nov 29th 2012 10:55 am
The Tuscarora Indian School K-Kids recently concluded its 11th annual Canned Food Drive. Club adviser Paul Beatty reports the event encourages students in pre-K through sixth grade to collect non-perishable food items that are donated to families in need during the holiday season.
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Wed, Nov 28th 2012 09:30 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the final design report and environmental study for the "Riverway" project will be available for public review beginning on Dec. 13 with a public open house, which will take place from 3 until 8 p.m. at the Art Gallery inside the Conference Center Niagara Falls, 101 Old Falls St.
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Wed, Nov 28th 2012 07:00 am
The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation has 2013 "Daily Drawing" calendars are available for $30 each. There are 365 chances to win more than $20,000 in prizes while supporting people with developmental disabilities in Niagara County.
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Tue, Nov 27th 2012 08:05 am
For Rick Updegrove, leader of the Niagara County Legislature's Republican Majority, convincing his caucus to support the third annual Peanut Butter and Jelly Drive may have been the easiest thing he's done all year.
It's also the most rewarding.
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Fri, Nov 23rd 2012 07:00 am
PHOTOS: Anyone who ends up sick of turkey and Black Friday sales this week can find a little oasis of peace and beauty, complete with a camel, at Lewiston's Our Lady of Fatima Shrine.
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Fri, Nov 23rd 2012 07:00 am
A number of employees who work at The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield recently puckered up to kiss Lucy the llama from Spirit Wind Farms for a worthy cause.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2012 07:00 pm
The Tatler Club Inc. and a community friend made donations to Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, providing complete holiday meals for seven individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2012 07:00 am
The holidays are arriving. Take advantage of some of these holiday happenings and requests for assistance:
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Wed, Nov 21st 2012 07:00 am
Culinary Arts students at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center have been putting their skills to use to help out the Salvation Army in Lockport.
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Wed, Nov 21st 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Career and Technical Education Center recently honored 15 students who were accepted into the National Technical Honor Society. The National Technical Honor Society is the highest award that can be given for excellence in career and technical education.
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