Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
Carlin Hartman said it best just hours after the Florida Gators' thrilling, 65-63 victory over Houston Cougars in the NCAA men's basketball National Championship on Monday night in San Antonio: "Literally what it's all about!! #FAMILY," the University of Florida's associate head coach posted on social media under a photo of him smiling, surrounded by his immediate family, and standing next to the impressive NCAA National Championship trophy.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
The Zonta Club of Grand Island is once again stepping up to empower local women with two generous scholarship opportunities aimed at advancing careers and changing lives.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
On March 5, students at Veronica Connor Middle School had the opportunity to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) during a special Amelia Earhart Night, thanks to a collaboration between Dr. Stacey (Schroeder) Watt, the Zonta Club of Grand Island, and a panel of accomplished professionals.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
There's a list Staley Road residents wanted to be on: The 2025 town paving program. They didn't make it.
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for April 11, 2025
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Fri, Apr 11th 2025 07:00 am
The Grand Island Historical Society presents "Celebrating 60 years at River Lea," a free open house set for 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Beaver Island State Park. Follow the signs to the River Lea museum, and enjoy a tour and the quilt collection.
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Thu, Apr 10th 2025 03:15 pm
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Thu, Apr 10th 2025 03:05 pm
The Grand Island Lions Club has announced plans for its 56th annual spaghetti dinner to benefit children with special needs. Open to the community, the dinner will take place from 5-8 p.m. Monday, April 28, at Ellden's Grill and Banquet, 201 Whitehaven Road.
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Thu, Apr 10th 2025 11:50 am
The community is invited to Erie County's Earth Day celebration from 5-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, at the Northland Workforce Training Center (683 Northland Ave., Buffalo). This event is a partnership between Erie County, the Erie County Environmental Management Council, the Western New York Stormwater Coalition, and the Omega Mentoring Program.
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Thu, Apr 10th 2025 11:45 am
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island held a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Ellden's Grill & Banquet on Sunday, March 30.
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Thu, Apr 10th 2025 11:00 am
Three years ago, Autumn and Joe Spinella were looking for a fun and affordable Eastertime activity for their three children.
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Wed, Apr 9th 2025 07:05 pm
In a unanimous vote, the Erie County Legislature passed a resolution urging New York state to reconsider its stance on traffic safety at a Grand Island intersection where 13-year-old Leah Mayer was fatally struck.
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Mon, Apr 7th 2025 05:05 pm
Erie County is taking part in a nationwide celebration this week with the annual observance of the Week of the Young Child, hosted by the National Association for the Education of Young Children as a time to recognize the importance of early childhood education and the role families play in shaping a child's development.
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Mon, Apr 7th 2025 02:15 pm
Erie County will host two free drive-thru rabies vaccine clinics in May at sites in the Town of Tonawanda and the City of Buffalo, inviting pet owners to take advantage of this public health service to protect dogs, cats and ferrets from this 100% fatal disease.
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Fri, Apr 4th 2025 01:00 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the Buffalo Bills and Erie County on Friday celebrated the topping out of the new $2.1 billion Highmark Stadium at the construction site in Orchard Park.
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Fri, Apr 4th 2025 11:00 am
Grand Island's town and school boards held a joint forum Monday that participants said would be the envy of many other municipalities for its cooperative approach to progress on mutual goals.
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Fri, Apr 4th 2025 11:00 am
Since Feb. 24, 12 vehicles have been recorded as having driven past a stopped school bus, based on data obtained from cameras attached to school bus stop arms, said Grand Island Central School District Superintendent Dr. Brian Graham at a March 31 joint meeting of the Grand Island Town Board and the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education.
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Fri, Apr 4th 2025 11:00 am
The Grand Island Memorial Library invites families to celebrate the Easter season at the 2025 Easter Egg Trail, presented by the Grand Island Recreation Department, Grand Island Memorial Library and Miracle League of WNY.
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Fri, Apr 4th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for April 4, 2025
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Thu, Apr 3rd 2025 11:00 am
The Grand Island Historical Society celebrated its 60th anniversary on March 16 with an open house featuring historic toys at its River Lea museum in Beaver Island State Park.
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Thu, Apr 3rd 2025 10:10 am
The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will offer a free program on communicating effectively with loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The event will take place at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the Golden Age Center, 3278 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island.
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Wed, Apr 2nd 2025 09:15 am
Appeal officials announced Appeal 2025, in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith," has reached $5 million. As of today, the annual campaign has raised $5,061,129, which is 59% of this year's $8.5 million goal.
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Wed, Apr 2nd 2025 08:50 am
High on Marc Scibilia's to-do list when returning home to Grand Island this week was to settle a longstanding local debate.
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Tue, Apr 1st 2025 09:10 am
Registration is still open for the annual "Fight For Air Climb Buffalo." Over 500 participants will climb approximately 800 stairs up to the top of Seneca One Tower on Saturday, April 5, at 9 a.m. The climb aims to raise awareness and over $290,000 to support research, advocacy and education for those with lung diseases and lung cancer.
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Fri, Mar 28th 2025 11:00 am
The grandfather of Leah Mayer, the eighth-grader killed in a traffic accident Sept. 11 near Kaegebein Elementary School, is advocating for greater safety measures at the intersection of Broadway and South Parkway where the accident occurred.
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Fri, Mar 28th 2025 10:55 am
On March 7, the Zonta Club of Grand Island awarded five women who live or work on Grand Island with the Yellow Rose Award. The women who were honored with the award were Amy Boutet, Cheryl Chamberlain, Jamie Mancuso-Dulak, Debra Harrison and Julia Hay. The ceremony was held at the Grand Island Welcome Center.
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Fri, Mar 28th 2025 10:55 am
The Grand Island Board of Education honored Brooke Christensen, senior track and field athlete, at its meeting held Tuesday at Grand Island High School.
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Fri, Mar 28th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for March 28, 2025
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Fri, Mar 28th 2025 07:00 am
Grand Island High School is now accepting nominations for the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The nomination window is open through Friday, April 18.
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Wed, Mar 26th 2025 08:55 pm
The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens welcomes the community to enjoy a newly constructed indoor play space for kids and families.
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Mon, Mar 24th 2025 04:35 pm
One-hundred-forty-three years ago, a physician-scientist in Germany unlocked a key to understanding a debilitating cause of chronic disability and death for much of human history. By discovering the mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium through his microscope's lens, Dr. Robert Koch drew a clear connection between a nearly invisible organism and the common, and commonly fatal, tuberculosis infection.
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Mon, Mar 24th 2025 04:10 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz on Monday announced Erie County will join a group of leaders representing the eight municipalities bordering lakes Erie and Ontario, the "Niagara 8."
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Mon, Mar 24th 2025 07:00 am
Each year in April, my office is proud to join Donate Life New York State (NYS) in celebrating National Donate Life Month. This initiative aims to raise awareness about the lifesaving benefits of organ, eye and tissue donation, and to honor those who have helped save lives through their generous gifts.
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Sat, Mar 22nd 2025 09:25 am
As the deadline for obtaining a REAL ID approaches, Erie County Clerk Michael Kearns reminds residents they can use passports and passport cards for domestic travel and to access to federal facilities starting May 7. These documents both serve as alternatives to REAL ID when the new travel regulations take effect.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2025 11:00 am
Grand Island Plaza owner Don Singh said he is cooperating with town officials to get repairs done to a portion of the plaza roof near M&T Bank. He also said he wants to renovate the plaza and fill vacancies.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2025 10:55 am
This winter was rough on Western New York roads, and Grand Island was no exception.
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Fri, Mar 21st 2025 08:30 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for March 21, 2025
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Fri, Mar 21st 2025 07:00 am
May 10 is designated as Paint the Town Purple day, as well as the pickup day for the Krispy Kreme original dozen sale. Krispy Kreme doughnuts will be available for pickup at the Town Hall parking lot from 10 a.m. to noon or until they are gone.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2025 03:50 pm
The Erie County Department of Personnel has placed a temporary pause on its disqualification policy for job applicants separated from the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) due to their participation in the illegal strike that began last month.
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Thu, Mar 20th 2025 07:00 am
Born and raised on Grand Island, Lois Kaiser reached the age of 100 on March 20, 2025.
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