Mon, Oct 10th 2011 02:35 pm
The Lewiston Lions donated to and attended a recent fundraiser for Mark Haseley, 62, who was diagnosed with a terminal lung disease in 2009.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 07:00 am
The Town of Porter Republican Committee invites the community to its 2011 fundraiser, Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. firehall, 625 Third St.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 07:00 am
A tribute dinner for the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at The Buffalo Club.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 07:00 am
The Lewiston Writers Group announces a writing workshop titled "Breaking the Rules of Writing and Migrating into Other Genres" will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Hodgepodge Café, 72 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2011 07:00 am
Robert J. Pino has announced his candidacy for councilman on the Wheatfield Town Board. He has the endorsements of the Democratic Party and the Working Families Party.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2011 07:00 am
Robert E. Herman has announced his candidacy for election as highway superintendent for the Town of Niagara.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2011 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University continues its TopSpin series with an exhibition of paintings by Buffalo-based artist Matthew Duquette. "Vessels" will open with a reception and artist talk on Sunday, Oct. 9.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 10:30 pm
A popular Lewiston spot, located behind the historic Little Yellow House on Center Street, will receive the designation of an 1812 Bicentennial Honorary International Peace Garden on Saturday, Oct. 15. The designation is expected to attract international visitors as well as residents of the binational region. All will experience the natural beauty the garden provides, while commemorating the peace that has existed between Canada and the U.S. over the past 200 years.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 10:30 pm
The annual Sanborn Winetique Festival is next Sunday, Oct. 16. Visit Sanborn for a day of antique shopping, crafts, country food and wine tasting.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 09:05 pm
Though the Grand Island Central School District has a good record of safety in transporting students to school, "You can never say you're satisfied," Jack Burns, the district's director of transportation, said this week.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 01:30 pm
Anthony H. Gioia of Buffalo embarked on his duties as U.S. Ambassador in Malta on Aug. 23, 2001. The afternoon of Sept. 11, he heard the shocking news of the devastating attacks in the U.S.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 01:25 pm
A two-day seminar that will teach law enforcement officers how to use social networking websites as a tool in identifying and investigating criminals is being offered Oct. 13-14 at the Conference Center Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 01:25 pm
At 4 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 22, members of the Lewiston Council on the Arts and the Tuscarora Health and Community Center will unveil four paintings by Erwin Printup Jr. at the newly built Tuscarora Nation House. The unveiling will occur in conjunction with the Tuscarora Nation Community Fair.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 09:00 am
The Firearms Permit Review Board of Wheatfield will offer its annual muzzleloader course from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Wheatfield Community Center, next to Town Hall.
Instructor will be Don MacSwan. A certificate will be issued to those completing the course as a requirement for their muzzleloader discharge permit. There is no course fee. The class is open to anyone age 14 and older. Those ages 14 to 17 should be accompanied by an adult.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 07:00 am
Veterans enrolled in VA health care may obtain flu vaccines at upcoming walk-in clinics scheduled at VA Western New York Healthcare System, 3495 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, on the following dates and times: Monday, Oct. 10, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 19, 4 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 07:00 am
Join the Adams Volunteer Fire Co. on tonight for its annual Fire Prevention Night.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:50 pm
Four distinguished members of the Western New York community will be honored during Niagara University's President's Dinner, which will take place Friday, Nov. 11, at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel Event Center.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:30 pm
New York State Sen. George D. Maziarz today announced that the New York Department of State has approved the amendment to the Village of Lewiston Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:05 pm
Several years ago, the Agriculture Focus Group wrote a "Right to Farm" law for the Town of Wheatfield, which was adopted by the Town Board. As part of that process, signs were requested to be posted at the entrances to the town.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
The War of 1812 had a significant impact on Western New York and Canada, bringing fire and destruction, fighting and death, and a lasting place in history to both sides of the Niagara River.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
Community Bible Church, 4168 Church Road, Cambria, will host its annual outdoorsmen dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 01:55 pm
Members of the Town of Niagara Town Board received a tentative budget of $7.063 million for 2012 from Supervisor Steve Richards on Monday.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 01:55 pm
Hard Rock's 40th Anniversary Memorabilia Tour heads to Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, USA, on Saturday, Oct. 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9.
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Wed, Oct 5th 2011 07:00 am
"Partnering with Parents," a new program designed by HERO school administrators, will offer parents an opportunity to better understand the issues their children may be facing, as well as afford them a glimpse into the HERO educational modules offered to their children through the program.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 10:10 pm
The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara Falls, in cooperation with Wendy's Restaurant (located at 7515 Niagara Falls Blvd.), will host a fundraising event from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. The event is aimed at raising key funds for the educational organization.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 09:40 pm
Shortly after the Town of Lewiston was awarded Greenway Plan monies to use for Artpark & Co. programming, those funds were taken back via a little-known loophole.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 07:55 pm
Artpark has one goal in mind for the 2012 summer season: top-tier musical acts and smaller crowds.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 04:20 pm
If you have some old window frames laying around in the garage, the Lewiston Council on the Arts can use them for a new art project set to benefit one of the most historic buildings in the village: the Lewiston Opera Hall at 736 Center St.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 04:10 pm
Niagara County's youngest legislator, who only months ago was a participant in the Legislature's popular high school internship program, went back to her roots to meet with the newest class of interns prior to Tuesday night's Legislature meeting.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 04:00 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber hosts a networking event on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Hard Rock Café Niagara Falls USA, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 04:00 pm
Javier Colon, winner of NBC's "The Voice," will perform Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. inside the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 03:55 pm
The volunteers of the St. Francis Guild of Mount St. Mary's Hospital are busy gathering and organizing baskets for the 31st annual Pink Elephant Luncheon and Auction, to be held Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls Sports Hall of Fame board announced its 2011 inductees.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 07:00 am
The Grand Island Knights of Columbus, 1841 Whitehaven Road, will sponsor a chicken dinner and Vegas night on Saturday, Oct. 15, with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the Neighbors Foundation Holiday Assistance Fund.
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Mon, Oct 3rd 2011 07:05 pm
Since 2002, the Village of Lewiston - through no fault of its own - has paid the Niagara County Water District only 54 percent of what was due for its allotted water usage. The municipality was supposed to pay $1.40 per $1,000 gallons used, but instead was charged and paid 75 cents per 1,000 gallons. That will change tomorrow, when the village mails a check to the county for the full amount, $132,915.61.
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Mon, Oct 3rd 2011 02:00 pm
Iney Wallens passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 2, after a long and wonderful life. Iney had a fantastic, fulfilling and long-running career, and her accomplishments are endless.
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Mon, Oct 3rd 2011 01:25 pm
The hamlet of Sanborn will celebrate the completion of its streetscape project from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 13. The ceremony will include invited guest speakers, a ribbon-cutting ceremony, and refreshments under the tent at Firemen's Park, adjacent to the Sanborn Fire Co. on Buffalo Street (Route 429).
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Mon, Oct 3rd 2011 07:00 am
St. Paul's United Church of Christ-Shawnee is hosting its annual chowder sale and flu shot clinic from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at 3921 Mapleton Road, Wheatfield.
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Mon, Oct 3rd 2011 07:00 am
North Tonawanda Meals On Wheels is selling "Save Around Buffalo 2012" coupon books until Nov. 30. The $20 book has more than 575 coupons for fast food and sit-down restaurants, entertainment, recreation, golf, and retail services in the North Tonawanda and Greater Buffalo areas.
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Mon, Oct 3rd 2011 07:00 am
A three-part adult education program at Niagara-Wheatfield is being offered starting Oct. 13 on the tricks of the trade in gathering research into family history.
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