Fri, Jun 20th 2025 07:00 am
Jolie (JoJo) Mondoux, a senior at Grand Island High School, has been honored locally for her artwork. She was recognized at both the June 2 Board of Education meeting and at a June 8 award presentation at the Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial VFW Post 9249.
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Thu, Jun 19th 2025 04:10 pm
Each year in June, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is commemorated in the U.S. and internationally as a day to raise awareness about the millions of older adults who experience elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. As many as 1 in 10 older Americans are abused or neglected each year, and only 1 in 14 cases of elder abuse ever come to authorities' attention.
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Thu, Jun 19th 2025 10:30 am
Tops Friendly Markets is pleased to begin its annual campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH). The initiative is now underway at all participating Tops Friendly Markets locations and will run through Saturday, July 5.
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Mon, Jun 16th 2025 10:40 am
June is Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Month, and Erie County is promoting the Erie Grown initiative to help residents connect with fresh, locally grown food.
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 10:55 am
As Rite Aid Corp. prepares to close its remaining units as part of ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, the Grand Island store, at 2325 Grand Island Blvd., is one of those that is likely targeted for closing.
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Fri, Jun 13th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for June 13, 2025
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Thu, Jun 12th 2025 11:15 am
Michael Phillips, the superintendent of our jail management division, recently told county legislators that, if he accomplishes just one thing while overseeing our correctional facilities, he hopes to improve working conditions for our staff.
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Mon, Jun 9th 2025 11:25 am
A small but mighty team for the 2025 Ride for Roswell continues its fundraising efforts with a sports & music trivia night. The charity event, hosted by fundraisers Team Roswell Rollers, takes place from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, May 8, at Mallwitz's Island Lanes, located at 1887 Whitehaven Road, Grand Island.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:05 am
As nearly 70 Rite Aid pharmacy locations close in Western New York, the Erie County Department of Health and Department of Mental Health join with the Pharmacists Association of Western New York (PAWNY) to provide easy to use, point-and-click and printable maps to find the location of all pharmacies in Erie County, along with important safety advice and practical recommendations to patients who need to transfer their prescriptions to a different pharmacy.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:00 am
Much of the public comment at Monday's Town Board meeting centered on safety concerns for bicyclists, pedestrians and motorists on both the roads and bike paths on Grand Island.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 11:00 am
Grand Island residents and businesses had one last day - May 28 - to make their case for adjustments to their property reassessments.
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Fri, Jun 6th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for June 6, 2025
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Tue, Jun 3rd 2025 01:55 pm
Erie County is pleased to announce a new call for artists as part of the "Arts in Public Places" program, focusing on works to be installed exclusively in the Buffalo Convention Center. This opportunity is for artists residing in Erie County, with selected projects receiving funding of up to $2,000 per piece.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 07:40 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced 19-year-old male from Newburg was sentenced this morning before Amherst Town Court Justice Jeff Marion to a one-year conditional discharge. The defendant, who was 18 years old at the time of the crime, was adjudicated as a youthful offender.
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Mon, Jun 2nd 2025 10:50 am
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Friday by Erie County Sheriff John Garcia, staff from the Department of Environment and Planning and the sheriff's office, and representatives of DLR Group to detail the results of the Erie County Holding Center and Erie County Correctional Facility Comprehensive Facility and Operational Needs Assessment, initiated in response to increasing concerns about the poor conditions and high costs of operating two aging facilities, the holding center in downtown Buffalo and the correctional facility in Alden, given the significantly reduced populations of incarcerated individuals.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 11:00 am
On Saturday, May 17, Grand Island Fire Co. members attended their 87th anniversary dinner.
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Fri, May 30th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 30, 2025
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Thu, May 29th 2025 03:15 pm
Erie County has officially been recognized as a HEARTSafe Community by the Citizen CPR Foundation, a national designation that highlights the county's commitment to improving outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest through public education, emergency preparedness, and coordinated response.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 11:05 am
Artpark & Company, along with the Niagara Theater Collective, is thrilled to announce its summer theater camp production of "Hansel and Gretel"! The classic fairy tale will be brought to life by a cast and crew of youths ages 13-18 utilizing the unique space of the Emerald Grove, the perfect forest performance space.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 09:45 am
This year's "Stamp Out Hunger" event, held May 10, was "amazingly successful," said Dave Conboy, president of the Grand Island Neighbors Foundation.
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Thu, May 29th 2025 09:45 am
At the Town of Grand Island's Memorial Day ceremony, guest speaker Wayne West shared a harrowing tale of a battle in Vietnam fought in darkness.
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Tue, May 27th 2025 12:55 pm
Emergencies don't take a holiday. As we observe Memorial Day, the American Red Cross urges donors to keep the blood supply top of mind and help save lives by making an appointment to give blood or platelets.
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 11:00 am
A revised version of the Town of Grand Island's zoning code amendment regarding allowable uses in the commercial districts will be the subject of a public hearing at 8 p.m. Monday, June 2.
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 10:55 am
The wind blew and the rain fell on the afternoon and evening of May 17 at Town Commons, but Grand Island's 24th annual Relay For Life went on. This year's theme was the football-inspired, "Tackle Cancer."
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Fri, May 23rd 2025 07:00 am
In Buffalo and Erie County, we are fortunate to have great cultural, educational and recreational institutions. As we approach the end of the school year, I would like to take the opportunity to highlight ways for families to take advantage of these spaces during the summer months.
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Thu, May 22nd 2025 11:30 pm
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 23, 2025
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Thu, May 22nd 2025 10:10 pm
Tops Friendly Markets has partnered with DoorDash, a leading global platform for local commerce, to launch on-demand grocery delivery across all 145 stores in New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont.
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Wed, May 21st 2025 07:10 pm
Mental health is an essential part of the health and wellbeing of individuals and communities. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Erie County Department of Mental Health, Erie County Department of Health and Crisis Services are calling on the community to unite in support of mental health, reminding residents: "We Are All in This Together."
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Wed, May 21st 2025 07:05 pm
AAA projects 39.4 million people will take road trips at least 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend - that's 1.2 million more drivers out on the roads than last year's holiday weekend, which also marks the beginning of the "100 Deadliest Days" for teen drivers.
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Wed, May 21st 2025 08:45 am
On May 20, voters in the Grand Island Central School District cast their ballots in favor of approving the 2025-26 budget by the vote of 558 in favor and 387 opposed. The budget for the school district's new fiscal year is $79,321,145. Proposition 2, which provides for the purchase of vehicles, passed by the vote of 573 in favor and 370 opposed.
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Mon, May 19th 2025 08:25 pm
Erie County Clerk Michael P. Kearns will once again honor veterans who have received the Purple Heart by adding their names to the William J. Donovan Purple Heart Recipients Book of Merit.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 02:25 pm
The Erie County Fair is proud to continue its tradition of honoring veterans and active military personnel during its 12-day run in August. Each evening, one individual will be recognized as a "Flag Retreat Honoree of the Day" during the patriotic flag retreat ceremony in Slade Park.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 11:00 am
The vote on the Grand Island Central School District's proposed 2025-26 budget, as well as an election of two trustees, is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 20.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 11:00 am
The Grand Island Lawnmower Race is revving up for another Father's Day event.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 10:55 am
There's new action for two iconic Island gathering places as a result of Monday's town Planning Board meeting.
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Fri, May 16th 2025 07:00 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel/Dispatch for May 16, 2025
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Wed, May 14th 2025 08:10 pm
At 10 a.m. Monday, May 26, the Town of Grand Island, VFW Post 9249 Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Post, American Legion Post 1346 and Grand Island High School wind ensemble will honor the men and women who made the supreme sacrifice for this country while in military service. They are remembered each and every day and will be honored on Memorial Day.
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Wed, May 14th 2025 09:15 am
On Tuesday, May 13, Erie County officials joined with representatives from FreshFix and Candy Land Childcare of WNY to share a recent "farm to families" food access initiative that has benefited more than 400 families and several local food producers.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 01:15 pm
The Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry is filling up the 2025 schedule with family-friendly activities throughout the year at county parks - and encouraging residents and visitors to plan to be a part of the fun.
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Fri, May 9th 2025 01:10 pm
The New York Lottery announced multiple top-prizewinning tickets were sold for the May 8 TAKE 5 Evening drawing.
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