Sat, Feb 5th 2011 09:00 am
Community education programs by two of Niagara's leading cardiologists, free community lipid panel screenings, promotion of the "Go Red For Women" awareness campaign of the American Heart Association, and a hospital-wide information event are just some of the activities being coordinated in conjunction with The Cardiac Center of Mount St. Mary's Hospital as part of Heart Month in February.
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Fri, Feb 4th 2011 02:00 pm
The Niagara Junior Purple Eagles 12U baseball team will hold an adult fundraiser, Saturday, Feb. 5, from 7 to 11 p.m. at Elks Lodge No. 346, 1805 Factory Outlet Blvd., in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Feb 4th 2011 01:20 pm
The "Pathways to Careers" program was initiated by Mount St. Mary's Hospital, in collaboration with Niagara Catholic High School and Niagara University, to provide unique opportunities for high school students to plan for careers in health and health-related fields.
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Fri, Feb 4th 2011 01:00 pm
More than 300 associates and family members from Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center gathered at Antonio's Banquet and Conference Center to celebrate the annual employee recognition dinner.
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Fri, Feb 4th 2011 01:00 pm
DeLois Wooten, RN, nursing supervisor at Mount St. Mary's Hospital, at right, was recognized with the employee award as part of hospital's Black History Month celebration on Feb. 3.
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Fri, Feb 4th 2011 01:00 pm
As snow piles quickly become snow mountains, and ice and snow continue to fall and accumulate, National Grid urges everyone to take precautions to avoid the potential hazards the wintry weather may present.
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Fri, Feb 4th 2011 01:00 pm
Starting on Saturday, Feb. 12, three local professionals will hold the "Second Saturday" workshop at the YWCA of Tonawandas. The event deals with the legal, financial, family and personal issues of divorce in a logical, yet compassionate way. "Second Saturday" runs from February through May.
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Thu, Feb 3rd 2011 06:00 pm
The Wheatfield Family Picnic Committee has created a website to keep Wheatfield residents up to date on all aspects of the picnic, which is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 21.
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Thu, Feb 3rd 2011 06:00 pm
After five years of trying by the Town of Wheatfield for a grant to make improvements at Wheatfield's Fairmount Park, it looks like the state has finally come through.
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Thu, Feb 3rd 2011 05:00 pm
Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" will be presented at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., in North Tonawanda, on Feb. 10 at 7 p.m.; Feb. 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 at 8 p.m. and on Feb. 27 at 2 p.m.
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Thu, Feb 3rd 2011 05:00 pm
Members of LaSalle's Class of '65 are planning a Palm Sunday Brunch at Antonio's Banquet & Conference Center, 7708 Niagara Falls Blvd., the same place where they held a successful 45th class reunion last September.
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Thu, Feb 3rd 2011 05:00 pm
Those individuals who have suffered a stroke or traumatic brain injury, as well as caregivers for survivors, often experience difficulty adjusting to the challenges that result. DeGraff Memorial Hospital now is host to a special support group that will provide information, direction and opportunity to share experiences and outlook.
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Thu, Feb 3rd 2011 01:00 pm
Sunday's sunshine lured local kids, parents and grandparents to the Reservoir State Park sledding hill in Lewiston.
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Wed, Feb 2nd 2011 02:05 pm
Niagara Falls International Airport's third low-cost airline, the Florida-based Spirit Airlines, sent its first planeload of Western New York and Canadian residents to Fort Lauderdale at 1:55 a.m., on Friday, Jan. 28.
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Wed, Feb 2nd 2011 02:00 pm
Don't catch a chill, chill out at the Aquarium of Niagara throughout February. It's time for the annual storytellers' visits, sponsored by Target.
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Wed, Feb 2nd 2011 02:00 pm
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier will hold its 14th annual Sweetheart Dinner and Auction on Friday, Feb. 11, at the Crowne Plaza, 300 Third St., Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Feb 2nd 2011 01:00 pm
Several county leaders celebrated the success of town of Niagara businesses at the Town of Niagara Business & Professional association's annual dinner and awards ceremony Jan. 26 at the LaSalle Yacht Club.
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Tue, Feb 1st 2011 11:00 am
Shortly before 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20, Grand Island firefighters responded to a report of fire and heavy smoke inside a Schwegler Road home. Smoke detectors reportedly alerted two family members, who rushed downstairs to the first floor where they discovered a dining room table engulfed in flames.
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Mon, Jan 31st 2011 04:00 pm
Freshman State Sen. Mark Grisanti has established a Grand Island field office.
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Mon, Jan 31st 2011 03:40 pm
Niagara Feline Friends hosts its next low cost spay/neuter clinic for cats on Sunday, Feb. 20. The clinic is open to anyone regardless of income. The $75 fee also includes distemper and rabies shots.
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Mon, Jan 31st 2011 03:40 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced applications for the lottery to establish a waiting list for 2011 seasonal slips at Big Six Mile Creek Marina and Beaver Island Marina are now available.
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Mon, Jan 31st 2011 03:05 pm
Free income tax preparations are again being offered to northern Niagara County residents this tax season.
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Mon, Jan 31st 2011 03:00 pm
Jimmy Rowe can help you stand on your own two feet. Literally.
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Mon, Jan 31st 2011 03:00 pm
A new service that makes quality prenatal care more accessible and helps ensure area women deliver healthy babies has opened at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Mon, Jan 31st 2011 02:00 pm
Jerry Wolfgang, host of LCTV's "Happening in Niagara," recently interviewed Maureen Kellick, marketing director at Artpark (www.artpark.net), and Eva Nicklas, artistic director of Lewiston Council on the Arts (www.artcouncil.org). They talked about some of the upcoming events that are being planned for the 2011 season of entertainment and family-friendly activities in Lewiston.
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Sat, Jan 29th 2011 03:00 pm
On Thursday, representatives from Niagara Falls, Niagara County, the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission and the government of Canada celebrated the completion of the central plaza building at the Queenston-Lewiston International Bridge.
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Sat, Jan 29th 2011 02:00 pm
On Friday, Feb. 4, Wheatfield health care company Health System Services will be participating in National Wear Red Day to support the American Heart Association.
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Sat, Jan 29th 2011 02:00 pm
The Friends of the Ransomville Library, at 3733 Ransomville Road, will hold its annual used book sale on Friday, Feb. 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Included is a $1 bag sale from 3 to 4 p.m. during the Saturday sale.
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Sat, Jan 29th 2011 02:00 pm
Fire company inductions are usually very enjoyable affairs where fire company members, friends and family assemble to socialize, recognize the service of dedicated volunteers, extend appreciation, pay tribute.
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Sat, Jan 29th 2011 02:00 pm
Town of Lewiston Board members heard concerns on a stalled development and discussed future projects at its brief, but active regular session Monday night.
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Sat, Jan 29th 2011 01:00 pm
Niagara Falls International Airport's third low-cost airline, the Florida-based Spirit Airlines, sent its first planeload of Western New York and Canadian residents to Fort Lauderdale at 1:55 a.m. Friday.
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Sat, Jan 29th 2011 01:00 pm
On Saturday, Feb. 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dr. Glenda R. Rose and Dr. Thomas G. Barba of Rose Chiropractic, P.C., 435 Ridge St., in the Village of Lewiston, will sponsor the 21st annual "Doctors with a Heart Day" for their patients. Non-perishable food items will be collected to benefit the Niagara Community Action Program food pantry in exchange for chiropractic services.
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Fri, Jan 28th 2011 04:30 pm
Viking Vision, Grand Island High School's version of Headline News, passed a milestone last week with the airing of its 100th newscast in its first full school year of operation.
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Thu, Jan 27th 2011 06:15 pm
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Thu, Jan 27th 2011 06:00 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield High School marketing classes and girls basketball teams held their third annual Coaches vs. Cancer basketball game on Tuesday, Jan. 18. This year, they raised more than $1,650 for the American Cancer Society. They have raised more than $2,800 the past three years.
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Thu, Jan 27th 2011 05:50 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C, Newfane, has been appointed vice president pro tempore of the State Senate, the third highest-ranking leadership position in the chamber.
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Thu, Jan 27th 2011 05:00 pm
Got a stinky neighbor living under your back yard shed? Is there a stray dog running loose in your yard? Who do you call?
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Thu, Jan 27th 2011 05:00 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield Superintendent Carl Militello organized a district-wide meeting of board members, administrators and a parent from each school Wednesday to begin reviewing policies to prevent bullying.
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Tue, Jan 25th 2011 01:35 pm
Niagara University will host several information sessions at three locations between Jan. 25 and March 5 to introduce interested candidates to its new doctoral program in leadership and policy.
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Tue, Jan 25th 2011 01:05 pm
Nominations for the 83rd Academy Awards were announced today by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak and 2009 Oscar winner Mo'Nique.
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