Thu, Apr 19th 2012 04:10 pm
Anyone in need of healing or prayer is invited to attend a healing service at 7 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Wheatfield Community Church, 3571 Niagara Falls Blvd. in Meadowbrook Square Plaza. Individual as well as group prayer for healing will be available.
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Thu, Apr 19th 2012 04:10 pm
Thanks to a $1,449.54 donation by the Town of Niagara Police Club, officers in the town's police department will have access to another Taser unit.
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Thu, Apr 19th 2012 04:10 pm
This weekend, volunteer fire companies across the state will be holding open houses to recruit new members as part of RecruitNY.
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Thu, Apr 19th 2012 02:55 pm
On Saturday, April 28, the Friends of Niagara University Theatre will host the 27th annual Friends of Niagara University Theatre Gala, including a 4 p.m. production of "Little Women - The Musical" at the Leary Theatre within the Elizabeth Ann Clune Center for Theatre, Clet Hall.
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Thu, Apr 19th 2012 02:45 pm
Marianas Trench will perform with special guests The Audition live at The Rapids Theatre on Wednesday, June 13. The show is presented by KISS 98.5-FM. Doors open at 6 p.m.
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Thu, Apr 19th 2012 01:40 pm
Developer Carl Paladino has announced that he supports John Ceretto for re-election to the New 145th Assembly District for a second term.
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Thu, Apr 19th 2012 12:15 pm
Mir Ali, a critically-acclaimed musician who has performed all over the world, will present an evening of Spanish classical and flamenco guitar music on April 25 at Niagara University.
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Thu, Apr 19th 2012 12:10 pm
The quarterfinals continue with another instant elimination, plus coaches Ceelo Green and Adam Levine sing with their teams on 'The Voice' performance show Monday on NBC.
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Thu, Apr 19th 2012 09:50 am
With the playoffs right around the corner teams are starting to turn up the intensity in order to gain some momentum going into the playoffs.
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Thu, Apr 19th 2012 08:30 am
On Saturday, April 21, the North Tonawanda History Museum will celebrate with an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. its eighth anniversary as a chartered museum (April 20) and the 115th anniversary of North Tonawanda becoming an incorporated city (April 24).
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Thu, Apr 19th 2012 08:30 am
For the seventh year in a row, students from Tuscarora Indian School were busy collecting pennies during the month of February for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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Thu, Apr 19th 2012 08:25 am
A pair of Niagara Falls lawmakers from opposing parties won the backing of a unanimous County Legislature Tuesday to urge Albany to stand up for Niagara Falls-born mixed martial arts champ Rashad Evans and become the 49th state to legalize the popular fighting sport.
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Thu, Apr 19th 2012 08:05 am
Trustees in the Village of Lewiston expect to adopt a budget for 2012-13 during their monthly board meeting in May. Barring any last-minute changes, the tax rate is expected to remain at $7.12 per $1,000 of assessed valuation.
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Thu, Apr 19th 2012 08:00 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, announced Wednesday that he is sponsoring Assembly bill 9284 (A.9284/ S.00866B-Giglio/Young), legislation which would authorize municipal governments hosting tribal casinos to receive payments directly from these Native American groups, which would break a long-held impasse between the Seneca Nation and New York state.
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Wed, Apr 18th 2012 01:45 pm
Catholic Health and Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center in Lewiston have signed a collaborative services agreement that will create a stronger working relationship between the two organizations and enhance health care services for residents throughout Niagara County.
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Wed, Apr 18th 2012 12:20 pm
Solid Rock Ministries welcomes back singer/songwriter Devan Golda, accompanied by Tyler Johns, at 7 p.m. this Saturday, April 21. The event is part of the Lighthouse Café at Lockport Alliance Church, 555 Davison Road, Lockport.
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Wed, Apr 18th 2012 12:10 pm
Highlighted by Super Bowl XLVII on Feb. 3, 2013, from New Orleans, the CBS Television Network marks its 53rd year of coverage of the NFL by broadcasting a total of 105 games during its 17 weeks of regular-season coverage of the NFL's American Football Conference.
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Wed, Apr 18th 2012 12:10 pm
Ross Bennett, Ronnie Escalante, Kara Laricks, Nzimiro Oputa and Luciana Scarabello surprise the retailers in the latest episode of "Fashion Star."
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Wed, Apr 18th 2012 11:20 am
A statewide conference on early childhood education is coming to town this week and Niagara University will be heavily involved. Representatives from NU's College of Education will attend, provide information on Niagara's programs, and serve as featured presenters during the New York State Association for the Education of Young Children's annual conference.
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Wed, Apr 18th 2012 11:20 am
The Black Pearl begins her third great season at noon on Saturday, May 26. The Memorial Day weekend will be busy, so it's time to call in reservations. Cruises will be available on Tuesday and Friday evenings, and all weekend.
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Wed, Apr 18th 2012 11:20 am
At the request of various taxing jurisdictions, including the Town of Somerset, the Barker School District and Niagara County, the Niagara County Industrial Development Agency board of directors has voted to accept an application for assistance from the bondholders of AES Somerset for a modification of a payment in lieu of taxes for the power plant.
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Wed, Apr 18th 2012 11:20 am
The Niagara University comedy event featuring Nick Swardson, which was scheduled for Saturday, April 28, has been canceled due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict.
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Wed, Apr 18th 2012 08:55 am
New York State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-I-Newfane, announced his endorsement of John D. Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, for re-election in the newly formed 145th Assembly District. Ceretto currently represents the 138th Assembly District in Niagara County.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2012 07:35 pm
The Mario Williams-led Buffalo Bills unveiled their schedule for 2012 on Tuesday.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2012 05:15 pm
Underwood will play music from throughout her career, including her newest single, "Good Girl," from the forthcoming release, "Blown Away," which hits stores May 1, the day after her webcast performance.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2012 08:55 am
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter will meet with members of the media today to provide an update on her rehabilitation following a recent broken leg.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2012 08:55 am
Boaters interested in recreational port-hopping along the Great Lakes Seaway Trail National Scenic Byway will find a new online resource at the ready with photos and service listings.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2012 08:50 am
The Niagara Falls Family YMCA will offer an inclusive summer day camp at its Town of Wheatfield Youth Center location - the only one of its kind in the area. The Y is partnering with Heritage Christian Services, an agency that serves more than 1,600 children and adults with developmental disabilities, which will enable it to provide an inclusive camp experience for children with and without developmental disabilities.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2012 08:50 am
The Lewiston Dance Centers' newly formed Family Booster Club and the Lewiston Dance Ensemble -- the studio's dance team -- are holding a fundraiser called "The Spring Fling."
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Tue, Apr 17th 2012 08:50 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto is teaming up with the Firemen's Association of the State of New York to help promote this year's statewide volunteer firefighter recruitment drive, which will take place at firehouses across the state on Saturday, April 21.
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Tue, Apr 17th 2012 07:00 am
Border Community SERVICE of Niagara University will host two free CERT training courses this May in Niagara County.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2012 05:10 pm
Bravo hits the road again with the annual "Top Chef: The Tour" kicking off in Charlotte on Thursday, May 17. The 15-city tour brings the Emmy and James Beard Award-winning, No. 1 food show on cable to fans and foodies nationwide.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2012 04:55 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today praised the formation of the Niagara Falls City Council's "ad hoc" committee. The committee was formed to develop a strategy for the city to obtain funds from the Seneca Gaming compact. Funds have not been delivered to the city during a period of legal action between New York state and the Seneca Nation of Indians.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2012 04:35 pm
103.3 The Edge, 97 Rock and the Rapids Theatre present "An Evening with Dream Theater" on Sunday, June 17, at Artpark.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2012 03:35 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is continuing its investigations in two separate motor vehicle fatalities that occurred over the weekend on Saunders Settlement Road in the Town of Cambria.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2012 03:10 pm
"Eureka" returns for it's final season. Watch a preview.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2012 02:20 pm
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Mon, Apr 16th 2012 02:15 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office reports its officers responded to 153 calls from March 31 to April 6. Below is a sampling of only those incidents the ECSO reported to the Island Dispatch.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2012 02:15 pm
The following incidents occurred from March 26 to April 8, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 50 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has responded to 354 calls so far this year.
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Mon, Apr 16th 2012 02:15 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, March 26, to Sunday, April 8, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 182 responses during this period.
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