The Niagara River Greenway Commission has announced the vote on project consistency as determined by the commission for the 28th round of projects submitted to the Greenway Commission.

Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has announced plans to construct a caesarean section delivery suite on its labor and delivery floor to serve the growing number of women delivering babies there.

Join in on an August "hands-on" seminar at the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 at 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd. (between Sy and Witmer roads) to create a tropical planter for $25. RSVP and payment are due in advance by Aug. 2.

When Chris Castellani learned HAL was launching an $18.12 campaign to help fuel the commemoration of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Queenston Heights and the War of 1812, he stepped up to the plate in a huge way.

In September 2010, Mary Forster was diagnosed with stage 4 follicular lymphoma. Since then, Forster has been receiving various tests and treatments. Because she has no medical insurance, her family and friends are holding a benefit to help alleviate the increasing costs.

Anne Gonzalez has been a resident of the new ElderWood Assisted Living at Crestwood for about three months now, and she loves it.

Emily Spina, a senior at Starpoint High School, has been writing novels since she was 13. Now, her dream of being a published author is becoming a reality, as her novel, "Book of the Legion," is currently available as an e-book on both www.amazon.com and www.bn.com.

If your mom or dad is looking for affordable housing, or if you are a senior looking to move, consider People Inc.'s Willow Senior Living. People Inc. Willow Senior Living will host an open house and multi-family yard sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 13, at 3990 Forest Parkway in Wheatfield to showcase its living options.

The key issue at Wheatfield's Town Board meeting on Tuesday was a motion set for bid to agree to a proposal by Modern Disposal. The proposal would change Wheatfield's trash disposal process to a cart-based system.

If you're into numbers, here's one for you: 1,000.

That's how many magic shows Rob and Carol Allen, Wheatfield residents, have performed at the Aquarium of Niagara since they first brought their summer show to the Niagara Falls attraction nine years ago.

From squirrels on Jet Skis to talking dogs and playful cats, we all love watching our pets perform for the camera. And now, your best video snapshots can win you a $25 gift certificate to Furry Friends Too Pet Foods & Supplies.

Once again, Niagara River Lodge No. 785 of F. & A. Masons is sponsoring a safety identification booth at the firehouse during Old Sanborn Days. The booth will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, and on Sunday, July 15, from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

Qualified trainers will provide the information on how to be prepared, to have a plan, and how to defend yourself and your family from common dangers at a self-defense class from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at Faith Community Church.

Early Town of Niagara burials were in Oakwood Cemetery, which is now part of the City of Niagara Falls.

Enjoy an old-fashioned country fair and craft show at the 22nd Olde Sanborn Days next weekend.

Four young women celebrated a milestone recently at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center. All are teenage mothers and have been taking their classes at the Alternative Parenting Program taught by Peg Behnke.

The 167th Tuscarora Field Day and Picnic, Niagara County's oldest annual field day and picnic, will take place on Friday, July 13, from 5 p.m. until late evening, and Saturday, July 14, from 7:30 a.m. until nightfall.

Niagara Feline Friends runs low-cost spay/neuter clinics for cats. These clinics are open to anyone, regardless of income. The $75 cost also includes distemper and rabies shots. To sign up, call 716-754-2050.

Even Elvis (Shawn Klush) was on hand to wish the Town of Niagara a happy birthday last weekend.

A celebration of the life and legacy of former Niagara County Community College President Gerald L. Miller will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, in the NCCC Arts & Media Theatre.

Niagara County residents can anticipate celebrating the Fourth of July week with a bang! Many special events in the region will honor Independence Day.

Annual cooling initiative, directed by homes and community renewal, offers relief for vulnerable new yorkers during heat wave.

On Friday, Allegiant inaugurated low-cost, nonstop flights between Niagara Falls and the southwest Florida coast, via Punta Gorda Airport (PGD).

Joe and Laurie Lettieri refer to it as "Jordan's sign."

The big yellow "Child With Autism Area" sign stands at the entrance to Lakewood Drive in the Ashwood subdivision off Schultz Road.

On behalf of the Greater Niagara Falls Church of God, Pastor Joe Whitman has invited the community to its annual church picnic, Sunday, July 1, to be held on church grounds at 2334 Lockport Road, Sanborn.

The highlight of the Town of Niagara's bicentennial celebration arrives this weekend with a parade on Military Road followed by two days of activities at Veterans Memorial Park on Lockport Road.

The Town of Wheatfield isn't celebrating a bicentennial this year, and it has no special history of the British invading and burning homes during the War of 1812, but it will be celebrating July 4, 2012, with a bang this year.

Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, announced Wednesday that several local businesses were selected to receive low-cost power under the second round of allocations through the new ReCharge NY Program.

The monthly support group, hosted by The McGuire Group and the Alzheimer's Association of WNY on the first Wednesday of the month, will not be held in July due to the July 4th holiday.

St. Peter's Lutheran Church, 6167 Walmore Road in Sanborn, will host its monthly contemporary worship gathering, "Saturday Night Alive," starting at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 30.

Niagara-Wheatfield graduate Steve Lucas, Class of 1977, is returning to the Niagara Falls area July 8 to 11, leading a group of 30 men and women from the Edmond, Okla., area to conduct a series of special nightly sessions at the LaSalle Church of Christ, 1121 N. Military Road.

The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education named James Knowles as interim superintendent last week, replacing current Interim Superintendent Kerin Dumphrey.

Laura Fantrazo, owner stylist of Cut & Clips Salon at 2028 Lockport Road, Wheatfield, believes it's time to give something back.

Amy Lewis, who became interim executive director of the SPCA of Niagara in February, has accepted a one-year contract from the agency's new board of directors to serve as executive director.

The Town of Wheatfield Focus Group presented to a public forum ideas for the town in the future as relating to agriculture, economic development, disaster planning, town center and the veterans memorial.

It was like stepping back 200 years when the U.S. Brig Niagara sailed into the Niagara River on an unexpected visit late Tuesday afternoon.

A freshman lawmaker has secured key funding for events in her hometown this summer - including a popular farmers market that will bring fresh produce and baked goods to local residents on a weekly basis.

Gaenhyenhawi "Hawi" Solotes of Lewiston has been awarded the ElderWood Senior Care Mary S. and Robert R. Chur Scholarship.

Jeff Valone, owner of Try-Lock Roofing in North Tonawanda recently spent some time with the Building Trades Program at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center.

The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University is offering a brand new art camp for teens ages 12-15 during the week of July 16 to 20.