Mon, Jul 26th 2010 04:00 pm
Niagara Family Medicine Associates, a primary care physician group with offices in Niagara Falls and Lewiston, and Dr. Ronald Clark, DO, of Family Medicine in Niagara Falls, are the first Niagara County physician practices to receive funding for the purchase and implementation of an electronic medical record system through a new program administered by HEALTHeLINK, Western New York's clinical information exchange. Funded by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Independent Health and Univera Healthcare, the program is designed to help Western New York physicians acquire and implement EMRs in order to enhance safety and improve clinical quality for their patients.
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Thu, Jul 22nd 2010 03:15 pm
U.S. Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, NY-28, announced last week that more federal money could be on the way for the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. The funds would go toward building a Joint Operations Center helping the air base follow guidelines set forth by the BRAC Commission in 2005.
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Thu, Jul 22nd 2010 03:00 pm
Members of the Historical Society of North German Settlements in Western New York, who operate Das Haus in Bergholz, will be part of the North Tonawanda History Museum's Canal Fest week activities.
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Thu, Jul 22nd 2010 03:00 pm
Niagara County amateur radio operators assisted in radio communications during the recent 10K run on the Tuscarora Nation. Amateur radio operators were stationed at various checkpoints to provide emergency communications for the runners if needed.
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Thu, Jul 22nd 2010 02:55 pm
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. The month of June was an exciting time for the Niagara-Wheatfield Kiwanis Club helping the youth of our area.
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Thu, Jul 22nd 2010 02:00 pm
An angry buzzing evolved into a din of shouted remarks and questions as an information meeting on the new floodplain maps began July 15 in Wheatfield.
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Mon, Jul 19th 2010 11:00 am
Deadline for applications is July 27 for the children's pageant in the Pine Avenue Business Association's Little Italy Niagara Italian Festival.
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Sat, Jul 17th 2010 12:00 pm
The Mount St. Mary's Foundation recently received a national award in recognition of its successful "Campaign for Women's Health" which is bringing state-of-the-art breast health care to Mount St. Mary's and Niagara County.
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Sat, Jul 17th 2010 09:00 am
Aiyana Printup, age 9 months, was named the winner of the baby contest for girls ages 0-1 at the Tuscarora Nation Picnic on July 10.
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Thu, Jul 15th 2010 12:30 pm
The Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club is sponsoring Lewiston's first barbecue rib festival Aug. 14-15 at Academy Park.
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Thu, Jul 15th 2010 12:15 pm
Take part in the second annual Northgate's North Tonawanda "Idol Contest" held every Wednesday at 7 p.m. for up to eight weeks starting July 28 at Northgate Health Care Facility, 7264 Nash Road, North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Jul 15th 2010 11:00 am
The Town of Wheatfield will hold a public information meeting at 7 p.m. today (July 15) at its Community Center to go over the new Federal Emergency Management Agency floodplain maps.
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Thu, Jul 15th 2010 11:00 am
Voters in the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District will have a chance to learn more about a proposed $11.085 million bond issue at next week's Board of Education meeting.
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Thu, Jul 15th 2010 11:00 am
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, NY-28, last week announced $395,390 has been awarded to the Town of Niagara to redevelop more than 22 acres of prime real estate and 170,000 square feet of facility space near the Niagara Falls International Airport.
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Thu, Jul 15th 2010 11:00 am
The entertaining duo of Monte and Marcia will be playing a variety of music for the pleasure of area veterans at the American Legion Wheatfield Post 1451 on Ward Road in Sanborn from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, July 17.
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Thu, Jul 15th 2010 10:00 am
When Mark Thomas was told that his design was chosen for the Town of Niagara's bicentennial logo, he learned the existing town seal also was designed by a Thomas in 1962.
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Thu, Jul 15th 2010 09:00 am
On Friday, July 9, and Saturday, July 10, the Tuscarora Nation held its 165th Picnic and Field Days along with the 30th annual Tuscarora 10K and 2.5 Run/Walk at the Picnic Grove on the corner of Walmore Road and Mount Hope Road, in the heart of the Tuscarora Nation.
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Sat, Jul 10th 2010 08:00 am
Planners are gearing up for a great week of family fun, food and entertainment at the 2010 edition of the Niagara County Fair, taking place at the fairgrounds, Route 78, 4487 Lake Ave., Lockport, Wednesday, Aug. 4 to Sunday, Aug. 8.
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 07:00 pm
Community Missions and Canal Fest of the Tonawandas are partnering again this year to help the homeless and hungry through the 2010 annual Duck Race.
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 06:00 pm
The Sanborn Fire Co. Band marched down Grand Island Boulevard and performed patriotic music Saturday at the Grand Island Independence Day parade.
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 04:00 pm
Orleans/Niagara BOCES Food Service teacher Mike DeRose gathered soda pop tabs this year to help benefit the Ronald McDonald House in Buffalo.
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 02:45 pm
Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ-Northeast District and the Niagara Power collegiate baseball organization have teamed up to sponsor Faith Night at Sal Maglie Stadium (1201 Hyde Park Blvd., Niagara Falls) on Friday, July 16. The Niagara Power will take on the Webster Yankees at 7 p.m.
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 02:00 pm
Bernhard Thuersam, executive director of the Cape Fear Historical Institute in Wilmington, N.C., will present a lecture at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 17, at the North Tonawanda History Museum.
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 09:00 am
A new air service flexed its wings at Niagara Falls International Airport last week and is due to begin offering daily Newark-Niagara Falls flights to the public today (July 8).
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 08:00 am
Thirty-five Scouts and adult leaders from Germany have chosen the Niagara Frontier for their group's first visit to the United States July 9-20.
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 07:40 am
Emergency vehicles will be converging on the Inducon business area Friday afternoon (July 9) for a Mass Casualty/HAZMAT Exercise conducted by the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara opened its summer concert season at Veterans Memorial Park off Lockport Road last week with two bands, plus fireworks to celebrate Independence Day.
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 07:00 am
The new Federal Emergency Management floodplain maps are in, and Wheatfield is inviting its residents affected by the changes to attend a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 15, at the town's Community Center.
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 07:00 am
The Niagara County Central Rotary Club recently donated $1,500 to Niagara Cerebral Palsy, a non-profit agency that serves children and adults with developmental disabilities.
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Sat, Jul 3rd 2010 05:00 pm
On Friday, July 9, and Saturday, July 10, the Tuscarora Nation will hold its 165th Picnic and Field Days along with the 30th annual Tuscarora 10K and 2.5 Run/Walk at the Picnic Grove on the corner of Walmore Road and Mount Hope Road, in the heart of the Tuscarora Nation.
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Sat, Jul 3rd 2010 05:00 pm
On Saturday, July 10, and Sunday, July 11, Olde Sanborn Days will return for its annual family fun and entertainment from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Sanborn Fire Co. on Route 429. The event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Niagara County and will include food, beverages, a petting zoo, pony rides, and a bounce house for children.
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Sat, Jul 3rd 2010 05:00 pm
New York Power Authority President and Chief Executive Officer Richard M. Kessel Tuesday announced a major overhaul of the Niagara Power Project's Lewiston Pump Generating-Plant is planned to extend the life of the hydroelectric project's auxiliary facility and enhance its performance.
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Thu, Jul 1st 2010 05:00 pm
Individuals who are managing health conditions at home (such as diabetes) can dispose of their personal syringes and sharps at Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center, 5300 Military Road, Lewiston, at no charge.
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Thu, Jul 1st 2010 04:00 pm
Calamar was recognized at the American Concrete Institute Western New York Chapter awards banquet.
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Thu, Jul 1st 2010 01:00 pm
Wheatfield held its first Fishing Challenge on a cloudy morning June 26 at Fairmount Park, with about 35 senior anglers and kids.
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Sat, Jun 26th 2010 11:00 am
United Way of Greater Niagara and the new Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course in Lewiston are teaming up for the first ever golf tournament to be held at the course on Thursday, July 22.
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Thu, Jun 24th 2010 10:00 am
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Thu, Jun 24th 2010 10:00 am
Investigation is continuing on a robbery at KeyBank, 2429 Military Road, Town of Niagara, which occurred at 11:54 a.m. Saturday, June 19.
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Thu, Jun 24th 2010 09:00 am
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Thu, Jun 24th 2010 08:00 am
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, NY-28, said she would do everything possible to make the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station a crown jewel of the U.S. Air Force, as she joined with Air Force personnel and other local leaders breaking ground on the Community Activities Center on Monday, June 21.
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