Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 02:35 pm
In recognition of Health Literacy Month, the Erie County Department of Health and the Erie County Department for the Aging, in partnership with Literacy Buffalo Niagara, are proud to launch "Decode Your Health," a public education campaign aimed at improving digital health literacy across the community.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 08:00 am
Town of Grand Island Supervisor Peter Marston wants to set the record straight on the rollout of the new, high-tech water meters.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 08:00 am
E-ZPass problems got easier to resolve for a couple hundred customers on Monday and Tuesday. Solutions were on hand for motorists who stopped by an E-ZPass outreach event held at the Grand Island Welcome Center.
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Fri, Oct 3rd 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Oct. 3, 2025
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Thu, Oct 2nd 2025 05:55 pm
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island and the Rotary Club of Grand Island are pleased to host events on Monday, Oct. 6, to celebrate the life, service, and adventurous spirit of Henry G. "Hank" Kammerer. Please join us:
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Wed, Oct 1st 2025 03:45 pm
The Niagara International Transportation Technology Coalition (NITTEC) and its member agencies are advising commercial vehicles traveling to Canada to be aware of ongoing lengthy delays at the border.
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Mon, Sep 29th 2025 05:20 pm
Seven Buffalo Sabres players came to Elderwood Grand Island to play bingo with residents on Sept. 26. Activity Director Katey Dulak said it was an amazing event.
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Mon, Sep 29th 2025 04:50 pm
Erie County is announcing community COVID-19 vaccines in October, available for any resident age 6 months and older.
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Mon, Sep 29th 2025 04:50 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns, in partnership with the Erie County Office for People with Disabilities, will host a special "DisAbility Awareness Day" from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Erie County Auto Bureau, located in the Urbandale Plaza at 2122 George Urban Blvd., Depew. No appointment is required for this community outreach event.
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Mon, Sep 29th 2025 04:40 pm
The state's Thruway Authority generally bills drivers accurately for tolls, according to a recent audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit identified some exceptions and recommended better monitoring and corrective actions.
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 01:40 pm
The Niagara Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Has announced its annual duck blind drawings for the parks including Fort Niagara, Joseph Davis, Wilson Tuscarora and Golden Hill will be held at the Fort Niagara State Park Maintenance Building, 1 Maintenance Ave., Youngstown. Drawings will take place at 6:30 p.m. sharp, with doors open at 6 p.m., on the following days:
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 08:05 am
Joe and Caitlin Paolucci's backyard, at 179 Windham Court, Grand Island, has a unique new look to it these days.
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 08:00 am
Members of the Grand Island Town Board present a proclamation to members of the Grand Island Historical Society at Town Hall on Sept. 15 in honor of the 60th anniversary of the saving of River Lea.
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 08:00 am
Fans of fireworks on Grand Island want a hometown encore in 2026.
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 08:00 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has announced its Citizen of the Year awards.
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 07:50 am
Residents at Elderwood Grand Island and their families had the opportunity to enjoy some outdoor time together at the nursing home's annual car show, held on a warm, sunny Sept. 10, said Activities Director Katey Dulak.
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Fri, Sep 26th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Sept. 26, 2025
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 07:00 am
A lot of work goes into being on the board of directors of the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
Univera Healthcare has announced the promotion of Dave Kurpiewski to director of account management and retention. In this role, Kurpiewski will lead strategy and service for both small and large group commercial accounts.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 01:50 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the 2025 World Canals Conference has commenced in Buffalo, during the Erie Canal's bicentennial year. Bringing an international audience together of canal enthusiasts, historians and waterway experts, the group will celebrate and discuss the rich history and future of canal systems worldwide, with a special focus on New York state's iconic Erie Canal.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 07:55 am
What do Islanders want from the town in the way of new recreation opportunities?
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 07:55 am
Anderson's Frozen Custard opened its Grand Island restaurant in June; but last week Tuesday, it set aside a special day to salute its busy first season. A ribbon-cutting and a community celebration marked the happy occasion.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Sept. 19, 2025
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Thu, Sep 18th 2025 09:20 pm
Grand Island's Haunted Market, which introduced this year's spooky season, attracted a crowd to the Town Commons on Sept. 13.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2025 05:15 pm
Erie County officials, including Deputy County Executive Lisa Chimera and commissioners Dr. Gale Burstein (health), Daniel Neaverth Jr. (homeland security and emergency services) and Randall Hoak (aging) spoke to media on Monday at the Erie County Public Safety Campus to highlight the resilience of local and regional emergency preparedness and response infrastructure - its personnel, its communications and its physical resources.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 08:05 am
A pair of roundabouts - not a four-way stop - are the newest solution suggested for the intersection near Kaegebein School where a 13-year-old girl was fatally injured while trying to cross the road.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 08:00 am
At Charlotte Sidway Elementary School, 2451 Baseline Road, both new and returning students and teachers welcomed the new year and a new principal on Sept. 4.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 08:00 am
A sign hand-painted by Tom Proctor, an Island sign maker, is now a prominent sight at the entrance to Eco Island Nature Center, a 49-acre nature education facility at 3265 Staley Road owned by the Grand Island Central School District.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 07:55 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 58th annual Citizen of the Year Awards Dinner from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Niagara Falls. It's a ticketed event that is open to the public. Islander Scott Swagler is general manager of the DoubleTree.
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Sept. 12, 2025
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Wed, Sep 10th 2025 07:35 pm
The Erie County Clerk's Office is marking National Passport Awareness Month with excitement. As your official passport application acceptance agent, we are here to help first-time travelers and families with children start their journeys. For seasoned travelers, now is the perfect time to double-check that your passport is up to date before your next adventure.
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Wed, Sep 10th 2025 04:50 pm
Concerned about the prevalence of suicide and its impact on this community, the Rotary Club of Grand Island and Mallwitz's Island Lanes are taking advantage of a Sunday without a Buffalo Bills game to promote suicide awareness during an afternoon of bowling.
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 08:00 am
Both Dollar General stores located on Grand Island have joined the Neighbors Foundation in its monthlong "Fill the Barrel" food drive this September.
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 08:00 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce will celebrate its 58th annual Citizen of the Year Awards Dinner from 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Niagara Falls. It's a ticketed event that is open to the public. Islander Scott Swagler is general manager of the DoubleTree.
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for Sept. 5, 2025
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 07:00 am
The VFW's upcoming lobster fest, scheduled for Sept. 13, is advertised in color and images on the post's new LED digital messaging sign. The images are visible on both sides of the sign.
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Thu, Sep 4th 2025 01:40 pm
The Neighbors Foundation of Grand Island is pleased to announce that Walgreens has joined the monthlong "Fill the Barrel" food drive this September.
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Wed, Sep 3rd 2025 08:45 pm
After unhoused people leave the hospital, they achieve the best outcomes when leaders and frontline staff at health and social service agencies work together to provide care, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management.
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Tue, Sep 2nd 2025 08:55 pm
On Friday, Gov. Kathy Hochul, with the New York State Department of Conservation, announced a drought watch has been issued for 20 New York counties. The action was taken after consulting with the state drought management task force and federal partner agencies.
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Tue, Sep 2nd 2025 08:55 pm
Niagara Frontier Antique & Classic Boats (NFACB) presents the 46th annual Antique & Classic Boat Show, one of the largest gatherings of vintage watercraft in the nation. This year's event will commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Erie Canal, bringing together antique boats, classic cars, and community spirit along the Niagara River.
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