Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:15 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health has received confirmation of two positive rabies cases involving raccoons in the towns of Cambria and Hartland. Samples were submitted to the New York State Department of Health Wadsworth Center on Jan. 14, and positive results were confirmed Jan. 15.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 01:15 pm
In response to the heavy snowstorm on Jan. 15, members of Niagara Gospel Mission's RECON discipleship program stepped out in service, voluntarily assisting two local churches with snow removal efforts.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 09:10 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Jan. 16, 2026
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
The international homelessness awareness event, the Coldest Night of the Year, is coming up on Feb. 28. Lockport CARES, the one emergency homeless shelter in the City of Lockport, is currently signing up walkers and teams of walkers to experience being homeless in the Western New York winter.
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Fri, Jan 16th 2026 07:00 am
Project Future of Western New York, a martial arts studio at 2720 Niagara Falls Blvd., recently received some help from Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch in regard to the building's furnaces.
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Thu, Jan 15th 2026 02:05 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation is advising motorists that the bridge carrying Interstate 190 southbound over Niagara Falls Boulevard (U.S. Route 62) in the City of Niagara Falls will be closed for approximately four hours, beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, Thursday, Jan. 15, to facilitate a traffic reconfiguration.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 06:55 pm
Officials and volunteers gathered Wednesday to launch Appeal 2026 in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith," with a goal of raising $8 million by June 30.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 06:50 pm
The Kenan Center will host the 2026 Kenan Wine & Beer Bash on Saturday, Feb. 21, bringing together craft wineries, breweries, live music, and community spirit for one of the center's largest annual fundraisers. The event takes place inside the Kenan Center Arena, 433 Locust St., Lockport.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 04:00 pm
After five terms representing the people of New York State Assembly District 145, Assemblyman Angelo Morinello on Wednesday announced he will not seek reelection, marking the conclusion of a decade of public service dedicated to community engagement, responsive constituent services and bipartisan cooperation.
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Wed, Jan 14th 2026 09:15 am
Tops Friendly Markets is proud to launch this year's "Check Out Hunger" campaign. The initiative will take place in all Tops stores from Sunday, Jan. 18, through Saturday, Feb. 7.
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Tue, Jan 13th 2026 04:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center is proud to announce that the New York State Department of Health has granted approval for several construction projects, marking the official launch of NFMMC's $53 million construction and renovation program on its 10th Street campus.
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Tue, Jan 13th 2026 04:30 pm
Local businessman, community leader and Niagara Falls Board of Education member Russ Petrozzi announced he will run for Niagara County legislator this November in the 5th District.
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Tue, Jan 13th 2026 04:30 pm
Recently, Johnny C. Parks, current Town of Niagara councilman, announced his plans to run for the Niagara County's 5th District legislator seat, held by longtime legislator Christopher Robins.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 12:25 pm
SUNY Niagara is the site of the fourth annual SUNY Cannabis Conference, taking place Jan. 12-13.
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Mon, Jan 12th 2026 12:10 pm
The New York State Department of State announced the completion and adoption of the City of North Tonawanda's new smart growth comprehensive plan.
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Fri, Jan 9th 2026 02:35 pm
On Jan. 9, at approximately 12:30 a.m., The Niagara Falls Police Department crash investigation unit responded to the intersection of 16th Street and Cleveland Avenue to investigate a two-vehicle crash involving a marked police cruiser.
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Fri, Jan 9th 2026 07:45 am
Wheatfield Constable John Bondi has left his post as a peace officer in Wheatfield to accept a position as an Amherst Police officer. He is also leaving the Niagara SPCA, where he served as an investigator of animal cruelty.
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Fri, Jan 9th 2026 06:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Jan. 9, 2026
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 05:00 pm
United Way of Greater Niagara is proud to announce its 2026 program funding awards, supporting a diverse group of agencies. These organizations reflect United Way's mission to champion youth-focused initiatives that foster positive social, emotional and mental development.
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 12:00 pm
The New York Air National Guard's 107th Attack Wing honored Millard Fillmore, the nation's 13th president, Jan. 7, as the wing's mission support group deputy commander laid a wreath at Fillmore's gravesite in Buffalo.
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Thu, Jan 8th 2026 11:25 am
The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) is pleased to announce it is offering winter weather emergency preparedness training to the public on Jan. 15.
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Wed, Jan 7th 2026 10:35 am
The Niagara County Legislature held its annual reorganizational meeting Tuesday night, unanimously electing Michael A. Hill as its new chairman. Hill succeeds Becky Wydysh, who did not seek reelection.
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Wed, Jan 7th 2026 08:45 am
On Jan. 6, at 5:26 p.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications division received multiple 911 calls reporting a Structure Fire at 2507 River Road. Deputies arrived to find a residence to be fully engulfed in flames.
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Tue, Jan 6th 2026 12:50 pm
Niagara Hospice announces the return of its beloved spring bouquet sale, taking place March 9-14. The annual event is one of the nonprofit organization's largest fundraisers.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 02:40 pm
The American Red Cross is teetering on a blood shortage this winter, which could lead to a disruption in lifesaving care. Donors are urged to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 01:55 pm
Niagara Gospel Mission once again served as a hub of compassion and community care, distributing more than 1,650 meals to individuals and families in need across Niagara Falls, the Town of Niagara, and the City of North Tonawanda during the Christmas season.
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Mon, Jan 5th 2026 12:10 pm
Connect Niagara, the Niagara County-run bus service, will undergo some changes to its bus routes beginning Jan. 20. Connect Niagara - formerly known as Niagara County Rural Transportation - is run by the county's Department of Public Works.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:55 am
Women United of Greater Niagara proudly announces the success of "Essentials: The Hygiene Project," held in November to benefit Niagara Gospel Mission and Mount St. Mary's Neighborhood Health Center.
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Mon, Dec 29th 2025 11:50 am
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 08:00 am
A new holiday tradition debuted last week in the Town of Niagara, with the first Santa neighborhood drive.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 08:00 am
Destination Niagara USA is excited to announce the return of the annual "Family Fun New Year's Eve Celebration," set to take place from 5-10 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the Niagara Falls Convention Center.
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Fri, Dec 26th 2025 07:00 am
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Mon, Dec 22nd 2025 05:30 pm
On Friday, Dec. 19, the Niagara Falls Police Department crash investigation unit, along with the criminal investigation division, the narcotics investigation division, the crime scene unit, New York State Police special investigations unit and the Department of Motor Vehicles investigation unit executed a lawful search warrant in the 800 block of 16th Street in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 10:25 am
The Niagara Military Affairs Council (NIMAC) extends its sincere gratitude to the Western New York federal delegation for its strong support of the recently passed National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes $54 million in authorized funding for a Combined Operations Alert Facility (COAF) at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station (NFARS).
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 08:00 am
Town of Niagara Town Board members and Supervisor Sylvia Virtuoso said goodbye to Councilman Charles Teixeira on Tuesday at his final Town Board meeting.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 07:50 am
On Tuesday, Dec. 2, an installation dinner for the Kiwanis Club of Niagara-Wheatfield was held at Cast + Cow in Lewiston.
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Fri, Dec 19th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Dec. 19, 2025
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Thu, Dec 18th 2025 03:10 pm
The Niagara Orleans Labor Council continued its commitment to supporting local families during the holiday season. Partnering with its affiliates, the organization adopted 27 families through Community Missions of Niagara Frontier's "Holiday Help" program, ensuring that children and parents alike experience the joy of the season.
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Thu, Dec 18th 2025 01:00 pm
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Wed, Dec 17th 2025 08:55 pm
Statement from Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh on the passing of former legislator Owen Steed:
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