Tue, Jun 3rd 2025 02:40 pm
Northwest Bank is proud to announce that Jenna Sweeney has been selected to receive the John O. Hanna Scholarship Award from the Northwest Bancshares, Inc. Charitable Foundation in the amount of $2,000.
|
Tue, Jun 3rd 2025 02:20 pm
Girl Scouts of Western New York (GSWNY) proudly announced the 2025 Gold Award Girl Scouts for Erie and Niagara counties.
|
Thu, May 29th 2025 11:05 am
Across the country, 13,135 people have been killed in a crash involving a teen driver between 2019-23. Over 30% of those deaths occurred during the "100 deadliest days" between Memorial Day and Labor Day, according to a AAA review of crash data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NTHSA). On average, 8 people are killed per day in teen-involved driving crashes in the summer, compared to 7 per day during the rest of the year.
|
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.
|
Thu, May 29th 2025 09:20 am
Cardinal O'Hara High School celebrated its 61st commencement exercises on May 22 in the school's performing arts center.
|
Fri, May 16th 2025 07:00 am
What generations of St. Peter R.C. School students once knew as their cafeteria/rolling skating party room is now home to a library, tech hub, STREAM labs, a robotic playground ... and a stack of academic trophies.
|
Tue, May 13th 2025 03:25 pm
It's prom season across Western and Central New York, which means more teen drivers will be out and about. While prom is a celebration and a rite of passage, it can be a dangerous night on the roads. AAA is reminding teens, parents and educators to plan ahead to prevent prom and graduation season from turning deadly.
|
Wed, May 7th 2025 09:15 pm
Nearly 300 Special Olympians and their families came to Niagara University's Kiernan Recreation Center on May 2 to participate in the Special Olympics New York's Western Regional Basketball Tournament. The event began with an opening ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and concluded with team and skills awards.
|
Wed, May 7th 2025 10:00 am
SUNY Niagara is proud to announce the promotion of Brian R. Michel, Ph.D., to assistant to the president for governmental relations and strategic initiatives, a role that reflects his exceptional ability to drive institutional strategy at the highest level.
|
Mon, May 5th 2025 01:00 pm
Ava Devald of Niagara Wheatfield High School and Lucas Pynn of Lockport High School were named winners of the 58th Thomas E. Hewitt Scholar/Athlete Awards. Each received a $2,500 scholarship.
|
Thu, Apr 24th 2025 04:35 pm
Easter weekend 2025 included lakeside observances, Easter egg hunts and family gatherings throughout the area.
|
Thu, Apr 24th 2025 10:00 am
Explore & More - The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Children's Museum is proud to partner with Valu Home Centers for "Build & Play: Valu Home Centers Jr. Workshop," which will launch Saturday, April 26.
|
Thu, Apr 17th 2025 02:05 pm
Due to unforeseen circumstances, this performance of "CoComelon: Sing-A-Long LIVE" at Artpark on May 18 has been postponed until 2 p.m. Sept. 27. All tickets will be moved to the rescheduled date.
|
Fri, Apr 11th 2025 11:00 am
On March 5, students at Veronica Connor Middle School had the opportunity to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) during a special Amelia Earhart Night, thanks to a collaboration between Dr. Stacey (Schroeder) Watt, the Zonta Club of Grand Island, and a panel of accomplished professionals.
|
Mon, Apr 7th 2025 01:50 pm
Come one, come all to a good, old-fashioned Easter egg hunt to be held at Fort Niagara State Park at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 19. Sponsored annually by the Youngstown Lions Club, this year's event once again invites all local children ages 1 through 10 to bring their Easter baskets for a delightful time searching for Easter surprises from the Easter Bunny and Youngstown Lion.
|
Thu, Apr 3rd 2025 03:10 pm
SUNY Niagara will celebrate the presidential inauguration of Dr. Lloyd A. Holmes on April 10 in a ceremony at 11 a.m. in the Arts and Media Theatre on the college's Sanborn campus. This event is free and open to the public.
|
Fri, Mar 28th 2025 10:55 am
The Grand Island Board of Education honored Brooke Christensen, senior track and field athlete, at its meeting held Tuesday at Grand Island High School.
|
Wed, Mar 26th 2025 09:00 pm
Tops Friendly Markets and Great Falls Council, Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America), have teamed up to help alleviate food insecurity in 14 counties from Western to South and Central New York and Central Pennsylvania ahead of the upcoming Passover and Easter season.
|
Wed, Mar 26th 2025 10:40 am
The Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets is now accepting applications for its annual scholarship program to support Western New York-area high school seniors aspiring to careers in the foodservice, hospitality and culinary arts industries.
|
Tue, Mar 25th 2025 11:10 am
As part of New York state's hiring drive, the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is ready to hire lifeguards for the 2025 swimming season.
|
Thu, Mar 20th 2025 12:15 pm
The Erie County Fair is excited to announce a unique opportunity for middle and high school choirs in Western New York. In partnership with the legendary rock band Foreigner, the Erie County Fair is hosting a choir contest that will give one lucky choir the chance to perform on stage with the band on Aug. 7.
|
Wed, Mar 19th 2025 08:40 pm
The Lewiston Garden Club will fund a $1,000 scholarship for a graduating high school senior who has demonstrated a commitment to improving the environment and a strong involvement in community service.
|
Wed, Mar 19th 2025 08:35 pm
The Lewiston-Porter Distinguished Alumni committee is seeking nominations for the 2025 Lewiston-Porter Distinguished Alumni Recognition Day to be held Friday, Oct. 24.
|
Thu, Mar 13th 2025 11:00 am
"Healthy Heart Night" is an annual event at Kaegebein Elementary School that is about "having the community come together," said Principal Dave Janicki-Howe. He said the thing that he enjoyed most about the event, which occurred Feb. 6, was "Having all of the parents and all of the kids have fun. I think this is what it's all about."
|
Thu, Mar 6th 2025 04:30 pm
The Burchfield Penney Art Center is thrilled to announce that, thanks to a generous grant from Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, admission is now free for all K-12 students through December of 2025, including for students visiting as part of school tours.
|
Thu, Mar 6th 2025 02:20 pm
More than half of people who experience sudden cardiac arrest out of hospital don't receive immediate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), contributing to a high death rate.
|
Mon, Mar 3rd 2025 07:00 am
In 2016, CJ Gonzales completed the Orleans/Niagara BOCES certified personal training program, taught by Jared Karas at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center (NCTEC).
|
Mon, Feb 17th 2025 11:45 am
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University is proud to present "Abraham Ferraro: New Directions ↗ Going Up," a site-specific exhibition that transforms the museum's Central Gallery into an immersive, gravity-defying installation.
|
Fri, Feb 14th 2025 12:25 pm
Metz Culinary Management announced chef Dan Drees of Niagara University as the winner of its company-wide "Roots n' Shoots" competition, a culinary showdown challenging chefs to create exceptional dishes using only vegan ingredients.
|
Fri, Feb 14th 2025 11:40 am
It's long been known that smoking cannabis can lead to problems in the lungs, heart and brain. Ellyce Clonan, D.D.S., a researcher at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine, has identified another health problem linked to frequent recreational cannabis (FRC) use: tooth decay and severe tooth loss.
|
Tue, Feb 11th 2025 07:10 pm
When retired City of Buffalo firefighter Gary Schultz saw that the Lackawanna Fire Department was auctioning off an old ladder firetruck, he could not let it go to scrap. His bid won and he decided to take the vehicle and turn it into a memorial for his fellow firefighters, EMS personnel and U.S. veterans. His plan is to ride it in parades to thank first responders and our armed services for what they do for their communities and our country.
|
Mon, Feb 10th 2025 08:40 pm
Faculty member Dr. Lindsay Rose recently received the Dr. Carol Jamieson Award at SUNY Niagara. This prestigious award recognizes faculty members who embody the qualities of the late Dr. Jamieson, who was described as "a veteran academician with an in-depth historical perspective and acute foresight, a can-do attitude, ever-present resilience, and a willingness to mentor many."
|
Thu, Feb 6th 2025 12:25 pm
On Feb. 4, West Street Elementary School held a fundraiser for the American Red Cross disaster relief fund to help victims of the tornadoes in Florida and the widespread fires in California. Children were asked to donate a dollar to enter a coloring contest and, if at least $200 was raised, then Principal Mr. Mong would have to kiss a goat (this year's leadership theme is country/farm).
|
Tue, Feb 4th 2025 11:30 am
Dr. Karen Kwandrans has been promoted to the position of vice president for government and community relations at Niagara University.
|
Fri, Jan 31st 2025 07:00 am
The pilot project to fit three Grand Island school buses with stop arm cameras is now tentatively scheduled to begin the week of Feb. 18, not the end of March, as was reported in last week's newspaper.
|
Thu, Jan 30th 2025 09:05 pm
When someone's heart stops pumping, early CPR can save their life. New survey research from the American Heart Association reveals more Americans are prepared to provide that lifesaving rhythm for their friends, family and community.
|
Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:20 pm
The University at Buffalo Center for the Arts, Western New York's largest multidisciplinary venue, continues celebrating its 30th anniversary season with "30 Years of Memorable Experiences." This milestone season honors UBCFA's legacy, highlights its evolution, and brings together audiences through dynamic performances and diverse activities at the heart of UB's arts community.
|
Tue, Jan 21st 2025 09:35 am
Remote learning programs offered by the University at Buffalo have again been ranked among the very best in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Online Programs rankings.
|
Fri, Jan 17th 2025 09:50 am
Calling all aspiring theater and musical theater students: Shea's Performing Arts Center is proud to host the first annual WNY unified college auditions and college fair.
|
Fri, Jan 10th 2025 07:00 am
Principal Hillary Kretz-Harvey and assistant principals Jaime Peld and Adam Hernandez of Grand Island High School have announced the Viking Values Students of the Month for December 2024.
|