Fri, Sep 26th 2025 07:55 am
Matt Montalbo and Aimee Haensly, of Drescher & Malecki LLP, presented the Town of Wheatfield with its 2024 audit at the regular business meeting on Sept. 8.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 03:30 am
The Town of Wheatfield Lions Club invites seniors to come to its clubhouse at 6535 Ward Road (next door to the American Legion) for a free pancakes and sausage breakfast (including coffee, orange juice, and milk) from 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Oct. 26.
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Thu, Sep 25th 2025 02:55 am
The Niagara County Department of Health, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free chronic pain self-management workshop. Attendees will meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon for six consecutive Mondays, Oct. 20 through Nov. 24, at the North Tonawanda Library, 505 Meadow Drive..
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Tue, Sep 23rd 2025 04:00 pm
The Child Advocacy Center of Niagara (CAC), a service of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center (NFMMC), in collaboration with the Niagara County Family Violence Intervention Project, announces its 25th annual Safe at Home: Seeking Solutions to End Family Violence Conference, taking place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Sep 22nd 2025 01:45 pm
SUNY Niagara announced two distinguished members of its community have been recognized by the New York Community College trustees for statewide honors.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 07:20 pm
Niagara County Legislature Chairman Becky Wydysh introduced new Public Health Director Dr. Fauzia Khan to her fellow legislators and county department heads during Tuesday's meeting. Khan succeeds Dan Stapleton, the long-time public health director who retired earlier this month after 28 years with the county.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 12:20 pm
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will be holding its final job fair for 2025 on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Oppenheim Park in Wheatfield. Approximately 70 companies with open positions have signed up to take part.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 12:20 pm
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded SUNY Niagara $862,062 to upgrade its industrial arts technology facilities. The college received this funding as the result of a nationally competitive grant process. It will support a project titled "Advanced Manufacturing Program Modernization to Better Prepare Future Technicians," which will run through August 2028.
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Fri, Sep 19th 2025 10:00 am
New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) recently donated funds to Niagara Community Action Program Inc. in support of the agency's programs and services provided to qualified families.
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Mon, Sep 15th 2025 05:15 pm
Celebrate the Erie Canal's 200th birthday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at the North Tonawanda Botanical Garden, 1825 Sweeney St. (across from Deerwood Golf Course).
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Fri, Sep 12th 2025 08:00 am
The Wheatfield Crossing subdivision is set to build its first phase of 38 homes between Shawnee and Townline roads, with the approval of the Town of Wheatfield Town Board.
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Wed, Sep 10th 2025 07:35 pm
Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine have ranked Wegmans Food Markets Inc. No. 1 on the 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces in Retail List. This award is based on analysis of survey responses from over 87,000 employees at Great Place To Work Certified companies in the retail industry.
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 08:00 am
The 2025-26 school year began Tuesday in the Niagara Wheatfield Central School District. Superintendent Daniel Ljiljanich said busses were all on time and the day went smoothly.
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Fri, Sep 5th 2025 07:00 am
The summer of 2026 will go down as one of the warmest on record, if my memory serves me correctly. Temperatures were up and precipitation was down. The perfect scenario, right?
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Thu, Sep 4th 2025 01:50 pm
Over 3,500 SUNY Niagara students started classes this week, 11% more than attended the college at the beginning of the fall 2024 semester. Enrollment has increased this year at both the Sanborn campus and the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI).
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Thu, Sep 4th 2025 01:40 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau and the Niagara County Department of Social Services are pleased to announce the 27th annual Kidz 'N' Kites event will take place Saturday, Sept. 13. This year, the event will return to the Veteran's Memorial Park in the Town of Niagara, located at 7000 Lockport Road.
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Thu, Sep 4th 2025 01:40 pm
The Sanborn Farm Museum fall flea market will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6-7, at 2660 Saunders Settlement Road (Route 31).
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Wed, Sep 3rd 2025 08:45 pm
The Niagara County Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (NCDMH) Deputy Director Myrla Gibbons Doxey announced the launch of the "You Matter!" coffee sleeve campaign as one of several Suicide Prevention Month Activities organized by the department in collaboration with the Niagara County Suicide Prevention Coalition (NCSPC).
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Fri, Aug 29th 2025 08:05 am
Fichte, Endl and Elmer Eye Care is celebrating its 20,000th patient at the company's Ambulatory Surgery Center of Niagara at 6500 Porter Road, Niagara Falls. The milestone day occurred in June, and the patient who captured that record is Dawn Dominguez of Lewiston.
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Thu, Aug 28th 2025 12:15 pm
Niagara County Niagara County Legislator Christopher McKimmie announced he is sponsoring a veteran resource fair at LaSalle American Legion Post No. 1142, 8643 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls, from 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10. The fair will unite veteran service organizations, government agencies, and community partners to provide a one-stop shop for local veterans.
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Wed, Aug 27th 2025 08:45 am
The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) is reminding families that the new school year is approaching. It is offering immunization clinics to help students residing in Niagara County meet New York State Department of Health requirements. Ensuring all students are up to date on their vaccinations is crucial for the health and safety of our community, protecting students, staff and families from vaccine-preventable diseases.
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Wed, Aug 27th 2025 08:45 am
New data released by a New York state-commissioned tourism economics research study shows that visitor spending in Niagara County reached $1.163 billion in 2024, a 6.4% increase over 2023, reinforcing the vital role tourism plays in the region's economy.
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Tue, Aug 26th 2025 07:00 am
Joshua Lopez, owner of TOYS From LO & LO's Arcade MANIA, is throwing a community happening called the "Backpack Giveaway Event" between noon and 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2025 08:00 am
A new logo representing the Town of Niagara is now official, as Town Board members voted unanimously for the change at Tuesday's regular business meeting.
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Thu, Aug 21st 2025 05:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced its 34th annual golf tournament, the Niagara Cup Classic, raised more than $59,000 to benefit the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) of Niagara, a service of NFMMC.
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Fri, Aug 15th 2025 10:20 am
The Niagara County Department of Health announces its official relocation from the Shaw Office building at 5467 Upper Mountain Road, to a new, state-of-the-art facility at 55 Stevens St., Lockport. The move is effective immediately and marks a significant step forward in enhancing public health services for the community.
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Thu, Aug 14th 2025 01:40 pm
As the summer season winds down, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office is once again teaming up with law enforcement agencies across the region for a focused enforcement effort regarding impaired driving.
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Wed, Aug 13th 2025 01:10 pm
The Niagara County Office for the Aging will be distributing farmers market coupon booklets this weekend at the farmers markets in Lockport and North Tonawanda. The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, provided by the state Department of Agriculture and Markets, provides these coupons to all who meet age and income requirements to buy fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables at participating farmers' markets throughout New York.
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Fri, Aug 8th 2025 07:00 am
At its regular business meeting, the Town of Wheatfield approved spending $9,300 with Wendel Engineering for its lead service line inventory work.
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Thu, Aug 7th 2025 11:15 am
Speed wins hydroplane races.
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Wed, Aug 6th 2025 07:30 pm
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) has reaffirmed SUNY Niagara's accreditation through 2033. This action follows a MSCHE team's review of SUNY Niagara's programs and services, discussions with several members of the college community, and visits to its campus and other properties.
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Wed, Aug 6th 2025 03:55 pm
The Niagara County Youth Bureau, as the recipient of funding from the New York State Office of Children and Family Services related to Youth Development Programming, Youth Sports and Education Funding, Youth Team Sports and Runaway and Homeless Youth Funding, is now accepting grant applications. Funding for the new program year begins Oct. 1, and runs through Sept. 30, 2026.
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Mon, Aug 4th 2025 10:15 am
After years of disciplined budgeting and reform, the City of North Tonawanda has achieved a major financial milestone: Moody's Investors Service has officially upgraded the city's credit rating from A3 back to A2, restoring its pre-2020 status and signaling renewed confidence in North Tonawanda's financial stability, long-term planning, and economic outlook.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 02:45 pm
After nearly a quarter century of distinguished service, John W. Kinner is retiring as CEO of the Health Association of Niagara County Inc., effective July 31, closing a remarkable chapter of leadership and community impact.
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Fri, Aug 1st 2025 11:00 am
Painters Plus is proud to announce the launch of its 15th annual Project HOPE (Helping Others Paint Exteriors), a charitable initiative that provides a free exterior paint job to a deserving North Tonawanda homeowner in need.
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Thu, Jul 31st 2025 04:30 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health confirmed a rabid bat on Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn, on July 31.
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Tue, Jul 29th 2025 08:15 pm
The Niagara Wheatfield High School Class of 1985 will hold its 40-year reunion.
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Tue, Jul 29th 2025 02:20 pm
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will hold its next career fair on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at Day Road Park in Lockport. Director of Employment and Training Don Jablonski said more than 70 companies have signed up to participate. The career fair is open to everyone, and no appointments or preregistration are necessary.
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Mon, Jul 28th 2025 04:15 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski invites the public to attend the county's Purple Heart ceremony at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at the Niagara County Courthouse in Lockport.
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Fri, Jul 25th 2025 09:45 am
Trainers for a motorcycle driving academy were disappointed by the decision of the Town of Wheatfield Planning Board to deny them the right to hold classes in a parking lot by Nash Road and Niagara Falls Boulevard.
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