Tue, Nov 22nd 2022 07:00 pm
As Niagara County prepares to recruit its next round of corrections officers, it is taking part in a state pilot program that will score candidates on baseline criteria like training and experience, and eliminate the need to take a civil service exam.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2022 06:55 pm
Home Assistance Referral Team Chairperson Patricia E. Berggren announced the appointment of four new board members to the HART board of directors:
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2022 01:20 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul has appointed former dietetic studies professor Gail Tylec of North Tonawanda to fill a vacancy on the Niagara County Community College board of trustees.
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Tue, Nov 22nd 2022 12:25 pm
"We don't so much as direct people, and offer what I think they should buy. We speak to our customers, and find out what their interests are, what their tastes are," owner Mark Butera said. "And the advice I always give people is drink what you enjoy. And don't worry so much about all the technicalities of the wine and food pairings. What's important is that you're having a beverage that you enjoy with the meal you're anticipating having."
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Mon, Nov 21st 2022 07:35 pm
Niagara Falls High School students will have an opportunity to enhance their education and receive professional development thanks to an investment from two foundations focused on strengthening Niagara County.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2022 12:25 pm
The Youngstown Yacht Club and Youngstown Civic Guild teamed up for the second year to distribute food for Thanksgiving dinner to local families on Saturday.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2022 12:20 pm
As part of his 2023 summer tour, country music artist Parker McCollum will perform inside the Artpark Mainstage Theater at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. Reserved seats will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2. This concert is presented by Emporium Presents and Live Nation.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2022 09:35 am
"Gingerbread Wonderland" will return to the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (NFCI) from Nov. 26 through Dec. 18. Events will run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays, and from noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2022 07:00 am
Niagara Gospel Mission, 1317 Portage Road in Niagara Falls, will hand out over 1,000 meals to the people in need in the city.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2022 07:00 am
Featured for the fifth annual Niagara PAL "Santa Dash 5K" on Saturday, Dec. 10, at the Sheraton Niagara Falls, will be the holiday/winter-themed costume contest for all runners. Cash awards will be given for the best costumes. Runner awards will be given for the top three finishers in the respective categories, with long-sleeved T-shirts presented to the first 150 runners.
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Mon, Nov 21st 2022 07:00 am
The Wilson Central School District announced the annual senior citizens breakfast is back. This event is hosted by the Wilson Teachers' Association. 2022 marks the 38th year for the event, after a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus.
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Sat, Nov 19th 2022 01:45 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino announced the Native American Music Awards show, originally scheduled for this evening, has been postponed due to severe weather conditions. The show will now take place in The Bear's Den Showroom at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21.
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Sat, Nov 19th 2022 12:25 pm
Statement from Niagara County Director of Emergency Services Jonathan Schultz:
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 05:20 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's Every Woman and Child Counts program is set to launch training in December for a group of community members chosen to become doulas to promote perinatal health equity in Niagara County.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 02:35 pm
Niagara University honored Bishop Darius G. Pridgen, the OSC Charitable Foundation, and the Rev. Joseph G. Hubbert, C.M., at its 2022 President's Dinner, Wednesday, Nov. 9, at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. Proceeds from the President's Dinner benefit Niagara University's scholarship programs. More than $275,000 was raised toward student scholarship assistance during the event.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 11:55 am
Coinciding with the kickoff of the holiday shopping season, officials of the Ransomville business community are throwing out the welcome mat for River Region residents to check out the hamlet Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 26-27.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 11:20 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Nov. 18, 2022
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 10:55 am
The Niagara County Legislature passed a proclamation at its meeting Tuesday night in honor of National Adoption Awareness Month.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 10:30 am
Opening day of regular season deer hunting is Nov. 19 in most areas of Western and Central New York. Hunting will stir the deer population, which is already active due to mating season. AAA is warning motorists to buckle up, be extra cautious on the roads, and scan for deer and other animals.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 10:00 am
Late Wednesday afternoon, the Lewiston Event Center posted the following message on its Facebook page: "News Release: The Lewiston event center is back on the market. Here's another chance to purchase The Lewiston Event Center."
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 07:00 am
It has been two years since Sister & Brother closed its doors in Lewiston. Last year, Lisa and Mark Leffler reopened the beloved children's boutique in the Village of Youngstown, right on Main Street. The location was small, but full of beautiful clothing for children and a small selection of toys.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 07:00 am
The Lewiston Garden Club met at the Red Brick School on Monday, Nov. 14. During the meeting, members prepared new holiday wreaths for use on Center Street lamp posts. The club helped purchase the new wreaths from funds raised by GardenFest. New bows for the wreaths were prepared by Kathy Opera and Marianne Gittermann.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 07:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce celebrated the achievements of its members, last Thursday, at the returning gala awards dinner at the Niagara Falls Country Club. The evening was full of music, fellowship and special recognition of members Everything Youngstown, Cheri Amour, Fittante Architecture, The Youngstown Lions Club, The Rose Hanger, Be OK Studio, The Historical Association of Lewiston and Margy Toohey.
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Fri, Nov 18th 2022 07:00 am
On Saturday, Nov. 26, three Lewiston bands will team up with the Brickyard Brewing Company to take down prostate cancer.
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Thu, Nov 17th 2022 09:35 am
Winter weather is in the forecast, and AAA has tips to keep everyone safe on the roads. About 46% of crashes involving bad weather take place in the winter, making this the worst time of year for driving in treacherous conditions.
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Thu, Nov 17th 2022 09:30 am
The deadline is fast-approaching for a discounted preregistration for "Advent Season: An Evening of Prayer," being held on Thursday, Dec. 1, at Stella Niagara's Center of Renewal.
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Wed, Nov 16th 2022 09:00 am
On Nov. 15, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office deputy assigned as the school resource officer at the Starpoint School District received a report of a possible threat of violence at the school. After an investigation by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigation Bureau, a juvenile student who attends Starpoint Middle School was charged with one count of making a terroristic threat (a D- felony).
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 04:45 pm
The New York Power Authority announced fishing facilities, including the fishing pier at the base of the Power Authority's Robert Moses Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant, will close for the season at dusk today, Tuesday, Nov. 15. The fishing pier located near the Upper Mountain Fire Co. at the Lewiston Reservoir and at the water intakes along the upper Niagara River will also close for the season.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 04:15 pm
The Western New York Land Conservancy has named Jon Kaledin as its new executive director, effective Jan. 9, 2023. He will succeed longtime Executive Director Nancy Smith.
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Tue, Nov 15th 2022 03:55 pm
On Nov. 13, at approximately 9:45 p.m., the Niagara Falls Police responded to the 56th Street bridge on Niagara Falls Boulevard to investigate a car crash involving a pedestrian.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 04:45 pm
Niagara County Department of Public Works Commissioner Garret Meal on Monday announced Carmen Road, between Ridge and Seaman roads in the Town of Hartland, will reopen to traffic by the close of business Nov. 15.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 02:55 pm
During the next couple of weeks, Salvation Army locations throughout the region will kick off their annual "red kettle fundraisers" and Christmas assistance programs. These programs will provide local families and individuals in need with food, clothing and presents under the Christmas tree for their children.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 02:55 pm
As the Thanksgiving season approaches, many families and children are giving thanks and giving back - to children in need around the world through Operation Christmas Child.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 02:50 pm
The "LiveNF Makers Market," presented by the Niagara Falls National Heritage Area, will take place on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26. The event will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls St. Admission is $1 per person.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 02:15 pm
Tops Friendly Markets is once again hosting its annual "Food 2 Families" campaign, now in its 18th year, with a goal to provide more than 2 million meals for neighbors in need. The initiative continues to Dec. 24.
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Mon, Nov 14th 2022 02:00 pm
Just after 12:30 on the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 10, Niagara Falls Police responded to a house in the 2700 block of Falls Street for a report of a person shot. Officers located a 21-year-old female victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was treated on the scene by the Niagara Falls Fire Department and AMR, and was transported to ECMC where she is listed in serious condition.
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Sat, Nov 12th 2022 11:45 am
While Thanksgiving is still a few weeks away, planning for the Christmas season is already moving ahead in Youngstown.
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Sat, Nov 12th 2022 11:40 am
The Village of Lewiston's final bill for mold remediation services has lessened following the results of an air quality study and further assessment of works rendered.
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Sat, Nov 12th 2022 11:30 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation announced a $500,000 federal grant award to support the ongoing efforts of a significant historic preservation project at Old Fort Niagara State Historic Site.
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Sat, Nov 12th 2022 11:30 am
Porter Town Board members went on to adopt the town's $5,684,540 budget for 2023 in a session that featured some comments of interest both before and after attending residents.
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