Tue, Feb 18th 2025 01:55 pm
Community leader, small business owner, and dedicated public servant Gabbie Richards has officially announced her candidacy for North Tonawanda City Council in the 1st Ward.
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Mon, Feb 17th 2025 12:00 pm
James "Jamie" Muehlbauer, a retired North Tonawanda Police lieutenant with over two decades of dedicated service to the community, has officially announced his candidacy for 1st Ward alderman.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 11:50 am
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Schuyler P. Johnson, 53, of Sanborn, was sentenced today to four years in State Prison followed by three years of post-release supervision.
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Fri, Feb 14th 2025 07:00 am
The Wheatfield Town Board funded Paws In The Falls with $1,000 to operate a feral cat trap and neuter activities within the municipality. The animal shelter group has a facility off Cayuga Drive and formally presented at the Town Board's regular business meeting on Monday.
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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.
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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."
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Fri, Feb 7th 2025 08:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announce its training affiliation agreement with the 914th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, based at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, is now officially underway with the first squadron members beginning clinical training at the hospital.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2025 09:10 am
Everyone wins this Valentine's Day! Join Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA and Puma as they present the "Puma Love Spin," from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. This event will be hosted in the food court area, near The Fragrance Outlet.
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Fri, Feb 7th 2025 07:00 am
Reflecting back on 2024, many things were accomplished in our town.
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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).
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Thu, Feb 6th 2025 12:15 pm
Tom Krantz, a lifelong resident of North Tonawanda, has announced his candidacy for mayor of North Tonawanda. With over 30 years of experience in public service, including serving as the city's police chief, Krantz is committed to bringing common sense, collaboration, and a focus on community to the mayoral office.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2025 11:30 am
The popular Shamus Restaurant in Lockport will host "History Center Night," to benefit the Niagara History Center, on Tuesday, Feb. 18.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2025 11:30 am
Rabies vaccination prevents fatal disease in dogs, cats and ferrets. Rabies is a viral disease that, in most cases, results in death of the animal not adequately protected with a rabies vaccination.
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Tue, Feb 4th 2025 10:55 am
The West Herr Riviera Theatre announces The Surf City All Stars featuring Al Jardine & David Marks, performing live at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 20.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2025 10:30 am
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA, in partnership with the Town of Niagara, is donating more than $45,000 to various charitable groups and organizations that benefit the residents of the Town of Niagara and neighboring communities.
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Mon, Feb 3rd 2025 09:35 am
Applications for phase 42 of the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) are now open. This federally funded program, managed locally by the United Way of Greater Niagara, supports housing and food assistance programs throughout Niagara County.
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Fri, Jan 31st 2025 11:00 am
Pellicano's Marketplace, the specialty Italian sauce and grocery hot spot, is looking to expand, provided the Town of Wheatfield Planning Board approves such a measure.
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Mon, Jan 27th 2025 06:00 pm
On Sunday, Jan. 26, at 10:35 p.m., the Town of Niagara Police responded to 69 Steele Circle for a reported garage structure fire. Responding officers were advised that there was a vehicle in the garage and there was one male party with burns.
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Fri, Jan 24th 2025 07:00 am
Congratulations to these amazing Lions - Nancy Rosie, Susan Coleman and Jim Luckman - of the Wheatfield Lions Club - for their eye examination work with youth at West Street Elementary School.
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Thu, Jan 23rd 2025 10:50 am
Customers of Wegmans Food Market stores raised more than $2.5 million during the company's fall 2024 hunger relief checkout scanning campaign, known regionally as "Check Out Hunger" or "Together Against Hunger." This campaign allows customers to donate any amount at checkout, with 100% of the proceeds going to each store's local Feeding America food bank partner.
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Wed, Jan 22nd 2025 07:15 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 268 in Niagara County has digitized its highly regarded "Our Photo Album" exhibit, which is now available to be viewed on the Niagara County Veterans Services website.
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Tue, Jan 21st 2025 05:35 pm
Residents of North Tonawanda have voiced increasing concerns about unsafe driving behaviors that endanger pedestrians, particularly around school zones. In response, Mayor Austin Tylec is announcing the LetsDriveSafer pilot program, designed to create safer streets and address community concerns.
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Mon, Jan 20th 2025 12:20 pm
North Tonawanda Mayor Austin J. Tylec announced he will present a State of the City address on Monday, Feb. 3, at the West Herr Riviera Theatre & Performing Arts Center, 67 Webster St. The formal program will begin at 11:45 a.m.
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Mon, Jan 20th 2025 10:30 am
On Jan. 18, at approximately 12:44 p.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communication center received a 911 call reporting an abandoned dog in a dumpster behind Nelson's Café, 2298 River Road. Deputies responded and were able to retrieve the dog. The dog was turned over to the care of SPCA agent Rinehart.
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Fri, Jan 17th 2025 07:00 am
As winter settles in here on the Niagara Frontier we have two choices: Either stay indoors next to a warm fire or try to find things to embrace and enjoy what the area has to offer in the coldest part of the year.
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Thu, Jan 16th 2025 01:40 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA (1900 Military Road) is celebrating Lunar New Year from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, in the food court area near The Fragrance Outlet.
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Thu, Jan 16th 2025 11:25 am
The Niagara County Office for the Aging is seeking nominations for the 2025 Niagara County Senior Citizen of the Year. Each year, our office recognizes a senior who is an integral part of our community, giving back to and serving residents of all ages.
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Sat, Jan 11th 2025 12:25 pm
On Jan. 10, at 11:47 p.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office communications center received a 911 call reporting heavy smoke and flames observed from 3992 Baisch Drive in the Town of Wheatfield. NCSO deputies and a North Tonawanda police officer responded and confirmed a working structure fire.
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Fri, Jan 10th 2025 07:00 am
When the call went out over the closed frequency radios used by the Town of Niagara police department, Vanik Aloian was down the street.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 02:50 pm
Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane announced John A. Rudes, 29, of North Tonawanda, pleaded guilty this morning before Erie County Court Judge Susan Eagan to one count of manslaughter in the first degree (class "B" violent felony).
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 02:50 pm
For the third consecutive year, SUNY Niagara will be the site of the SUNY Cannabis Conference, which will take place Jan. 13-14.
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Tue, Jan 7th 2025 10:05 am
In December, the Wheatfield Lions Club held its annual Christmas meeting and awards night. More than 20 people attended, representing not only members but also supporters of the organization, and their guests.
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Mon, Jan 6th 2025 05:40 pm
Diamonds in the Ruff Animal Rescue will host its second annual meat raffle on Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Shawnee Firehall, 3747 Lockport Road, Sanborn.
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 11:05 am
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Thu, Jan 2nd 2025 09:50 am
The American Red Cross announces Niagara County blood drives for January.
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Tue, Dec 31st 2024 02:10 pm
The Town of Wheatfield has announced a pair of public hearings for Wednesday, Jan. 8.
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Mon, Dec 30th 2024 05:00 pm
Niagara County Legislator Christopher McKimmie proudly presented a check for $3,200 to Charles Fink, president of the Niagara Falls Junior Football Club (NFJFC) and a retired Niagara Falls Police lieutenant.
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Mon, Dec 23rd 2024 07:00 am
The spirit of giving for the holidays was on display among team members at Ghada Have It! Mediterranean Home Cooking in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Dec 20th 2024 11:10 am
It has been a particularly good first year! We have all had a learning curve at the town, getting used to some new and different ways of doing things, but everyone has adapted well and, together, we have worked out many issues, celebrated successes, learned new things, made a few mistakes, and had our up and down days.
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Wed, Dec 18th 2024 07:10 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Gregory Noonan, age 25, of Niagara Falls, plead guilty in County Court to two counts of attempted rape in the first degree. Noonan had been indicted with charges of sexually assaulting two different victims in Niagara Falls in 2021 and 2022.
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