Sat, Apr 14th 2012 07:00 am
The Youngstown Business & Professional Association has chosen Ashker's Café and Ice Cream Shop as the 2012 Youngstown Business of the Year.
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Sat, Apr 14th 2012 07:00 am
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston donated $450 to Niagara Cerebral Palsy to support the non-profit agency's services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 08:20 pm
Congratulations goes out to Sanborn's Roger Drake, who won the recent www.wnypapers.com "Best Fish Fry" contest and received a $25 gift certificate to an area restaurant. He entered by voting for the restaurant he considered "king of the sea-food."
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Fri, Apr 13th 2012 07:00 am
New Directions Youth and Family Services, a leading provider of services for at-risk children and families, invites the community to its annual Wines of Distinction fundraiser.
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Thu, Apr 12th 2012 04:20 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center held a ceremonial ribbon-cutting today to celebrate the completion of a half-million dollars in building renovations and technology and women's services upgrades at the Summit Healthplex.
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Wed, Apr 11th 2012 02:45 pm
Christopher Connelly has left Kinetic Kitchen and Bath to start a brand-new company - and he's partnered with his former business and marketing guru, Anne Daggett. The two have formed Buffalo Cabinetry of Western New York. BCI, and the duo's Bath Creations, will operate out of Payne's Carpet Outlet.
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Tue, Apr 10th 2012 01:55 pm
Video: Seneca Casinos will deliver an unprecedented level of excitement this summer to the Western New York, Southern Ontario, and Northern Pennsylvania and Ohio regions with "Summer Rush." Headline acts include Stevie Nicks, Joe Walsh, Michael Bolton and ESPN's "Friday Nights Lights."
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Tue, Apr 10th 2012 01:25 pm
Niagara University is pleased to announce the successful completion of "The Promise of Niagara...The next 150 years," an $80 capital campaign that began in May 2007.
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Mon, Apr 9th 2012 10:35 am
Beginning today, fans of Western New York music can cast their votes for Whiskey Reverb in the Hard Rock Rising contest. The Niagara Falls band is in the running for a spot on the 2012 Hard Rock Calling stage in London.
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Mon, Apr 9th 2012 08:35 am
The Easy Street Big Band will appear in concert on Saturday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. at the newly opened Ellicott Creek Playhouse.
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Mon, Apr 9th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara Hospice has announced the creation of the DiMino Lower Niagara 5K Series.
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Fri, Apr 6th 2012 01:55 pm
The Greinert family at 6962 Errick Road, Wheatfield, is continuing its 26-year Easter tradition of decorating its property for the holiday. Paul Greinert carries on the tradition started by his dad, Ed Greinert, former town supervisor, with a lighted cross, bunnies, floral wreaths, Easter baskets and more spread over two acres (as shown above).
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Thu, Apr 5th 2012 07:10 pm
Niagara Falls International Airport got a double dip of good news Thursday with an announcement of a new flight destination and the news that federal funding for runway construction is on its way.
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Thu, Apr 5th 2012 11:00 am
Dunkin' Donuts will support efforts to cure muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by collecting donations in its Buffalo-area restaurants to benefit the MDA through the "Make a Muscle, Make a Difference" campaign.
The initiative will run from April 8 through April 18 at participating Dunkin' Donuts restaurants throughout the greater Buffalo area.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 11:05 pm
Project will enhance international tourism destination and create 240 construction-related jobs.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 11:00 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced a $29.7 million investment for New York Works projects to upgrade and repair six parks in Western New York.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 11:45 am
The fourth annual "Run with the Rapids 5K Run/Walk" will be held on Saturday, May 19, in downtown Niagara Falls. This USA Track & Field-sanctioned race benefits the Downtown Niagara Falls Business Association.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 07:00 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has announced that Dr. Sharmilee Thota has joined its staff of physicians and medical providers as it expands its maternity and gynecology services that it offers to the community.
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Wed, Apr 4th 2012 06:55 am
The faculty and staff of Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School, Catholic Academy of Niagara Falls and St. Dominic Savio Middle School recently attended a professional development day to discuss the transition of the seventh and eighth grade middle school students to the high school.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2012 09:00 am
Anyone who has an interest in the diverse history of the Niagara Region is welcome to attend the Annual Congress of the Niagara County Federation of Historical Societies.
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Tue, Apr 3rd 2012 08:55 am
The 12th annual Golf Raffle, chaired by Joe Cecconi, is taking place on Sunday, April 29, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Sanborn Fire Hall, 5811 Buffalo St.
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Sat, Mar 31st 2012 08:00 am
Niagara County Legislature Chairman William Ross (left) and Vice Chairman Clyde Burmaster (right) present a check to the Historical Association of Lewiston for the forthcoming War of 1812 Bicentennial commemoration.
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Sat, Mar 31st 2012 07:00 am
Grand Island Moose Lodge No. 180 will be the site of a benefit for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on Saturday, April 28.
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Sat, Mar 31st 2012 07:00 am
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas is excited to announce that its Women's Expo & Boutique will return to the Tonawanda Castle, 69 Delaware St., City of Tonawanda, on Saturday, April 28. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Sat, Mar 31st 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor nine businesses and individuals at the annual Chamber Awards Gala on Friday, June 8, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
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Thu, Mar 29th 2012 07:00 am
Former hairdresser Sally Benchik, 96, sparkles with humor as she pats the hairdo she had done for the party. F. Ray Collins, who will be 84 the day after Easter, still reports for work every day at Ray's Auto Electric.
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Wed, Mar 28th 2012 11:55 am
Modern Corporation this week unveiled the latest addition to its growing fleet - split-body trucks. Geared to make local neighborhoods even more environmentally friendly, with split-body trucks Modern is capable of picking up both recycling and waste from residents at the same time, using only one truck.
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Tue, Mar 27th 2012 04:05 pm
More than $6,000 in cash and prizes will be up for grabs when The YWCA of the Tonawandas presents its first reverse raffle on Saturday. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus.
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Tue, Mar 27th 2012 07:00 am
After an hour-long executive session, the Town and Village of Lewiston municipal boards agreed Monday to abolish the three Lewiston Police Department commissioner positions.
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Mon, Mar 26th 2012 11:25 am
Buffalo Niagara Association of REALTORS presented a special award from the National Association of REALTORS to 6 members for 40 years of service.
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Sat, Mar 24th 2012 07:00 am
At a meeting of the Niagara Catholic board of trustees, George Edwards was honored for his years of dedication and commitment.
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Thu, Mar 22nd 2012 03:30 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto introduced Nik Wallenda Thursday to the entire Assembly chamber.
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Wed, Mar 21st 2012 07:35 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School was recently honored as a recipient of an automated external defibrillator.
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Tue, Mar 20th 2012 11:40 am
Goal is to reduce crowd size while enhancing concert experience.
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Tue, Mar 20th 2012 11:00 am
Artpark announced Kansas and Foreigner will kick off the 2012 "Tuesday in the Park" concert series.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 07:00 am
YMCA Camp Kenan will host its annual Easter egg hunt, brunch and open house on Saturday, March 31.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 09:00 pm
Mary Ann Shank of Full Circle Quarter Horses on Cain Road in Town of Porter is shown with her newborn colt Tattle Tails and its mother Trio. Tattle Tails, who was bred and is being raised here to be a future hunter under saddle, was sired by world champion Coats 'n Tails. He is one of two spring babies expected at the Shank stables.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 08:45 pm
Starting April 1, Niagara University's recreation department will begin accepting registrations for its weekly Summer Youth Camp, which will be held on campus from June 25 to August 17.
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Thu, Mar 15th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara County History Center is offering a free program on Thursday, March 22. "The Crash of the Schoellkopf Power Station" details the tragic events that shook Niagara Falls on June 7, 1956.
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Thu, Mar 15th 2012 07:00 am
Cleaners at Niagara-Wheatfield High School have been finding bits of primary-colored feathers and fluff strewn on the floor near the auditorium this week.
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