Fri, Jul 10th 2026 07:05 am
Relay For Life's honorary survivor, Joe Slachciak, loves superheroes, cooking and YouTube. He said that he admires all superheroes but that his favorite one is Spider-Man.
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Fri, Jul 10th 2026 06:00 am
Grand Island's first Independence Day run was organized by Richard "Dick" Bessel to celebrate the bicentennial of the United States in 1976.
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Thu, Jul 2nd 2026 09:10 am
The Erie County Fair announced the debut of its inaugural fire truck pull competition, set to take place Friday, Aug. 14, during the 2026 Erie County Fair.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 06:00 am
Eco Island is a place where Grand Island students have the opportunity to explore nature and overcome fears, said director Cyndi Booker.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 06:00 am
The Grand Island Neighbors Foundation is deeply grateful to have received a generous $4,500 donation from the Greater Buffalo Track Club (GBTC), made possible through the proceeds of the Grand Island Half Marathon held at Beaver Island State Park on May 2.
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Fri, Jun 26th 2026 06:00 am
The Town of Grand Island will celebrate the Fourth of July and this nation's 250th anniversary of independence Saturday, July 4, with the following events:
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Wed, Jun 17th 2026 08:10 am
The Grand Island Central School District budget passed Tuesday.
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Tue, Jun 16th 2026 07:50 pm
Taste of Buffalo presented by Tops Friendly Markets returns to downtown Buffalo for its 43rd annual event from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, July 11, and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, July 12. This year's festival features 42 restaurants and food trucks, four New York state wineries, live local music, and more along Delaware Avenue starting at Chippewa Street and continuing into Niagara Square.
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Thu, Jun 11th 2026 07:40 pm
At the June 8 public hearing on the second proposed school budget, held at Grand Island High School, the issues raised from the 17 community members who spoke included tax increases, the reserve fund, the opportunity for outside groups to use school facilities, messaging on social media, electric school buses, additional budget cuts in the event of a contingent budget, communication issues, the distance that buses travel to take children to special education programs, and financial pressures on the community.
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Wed, Jun 10th 2026 11:00 pm
The Erie County Department of Health (ECDOH) announced a second resident has tested positive for measles. This follows the June 4 announcement of a measles case, the first in Erie County since 2018.
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Fri, Jun 5th 2026 07:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board at its June 1 meeting authorized Supervisor Peter Marston to sign a contract for the purchase of a splash pad from Vortex , a splash pad manufacturer, for $708,806.41. The vote was 3-1, with the dissenting vote coming from Councilman Dan Kilmer. Marston was listed as excused from the meeting.
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Fri, Jun 5th 2026 06:55 am
On a cool and sunny May 15, Charles Wright, a member of Boy Scout Troop 630, along with several assistants, went to Beaver Island State Park to install seven hen tubes and one wood duck box. The construction and installation of these structures was Charles' Eagle Scout project.
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Fri, May 29th 2026 06:55 am
Richard "Dick" Earne was remembered for his dedication to community service as a member of the Grand Island Rotary Club, as well as his years as a Grand Island Memorial Library trustee.
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Fri, May 29th 2026 06:55 am
Dedicating the May 6 flag football game to Leah Mayer was something that player Kennady Ulrich asked her team to do.
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Thu, May 28th 2026 08:50 pm
Following the results of the May budget vote, the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education approved a revised 2026-27 budget proposal that will go before voters in a revote on Tuesday, June 16.
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Fri, May 22nd 2026 07:00 am
Brick Oven General Manager Nick Manzare has a passion for pleasing people's palates.
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Wed, May 20th 2026 06:50 am
Grand Island voters voted down the proposed $81,685,805 school budget for 2026-27 on Tuesday. The vote was 1,352 against the budget, and 1,280 in favor. Voters also turned down proposition two: $672,000 for the purchase of vehicles. The vote was 1,334 against the proposition, and 1,280 in favor.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 08:00 am
The Grand Island Board on Monday voted to pause the town's contract to build a splash pad in Veterans Park, due to concerns over a lack of funding.
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Fri, May 15th 2026 07:00 am
On May 9, a group of adults and young people gathered together to sort donated food at the Grand Island Cultural Center.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:10 am
While many Grand Islanders have eagerly awaited a splash pad as a bright, new amenity planned for Veterans Park, the financials presented to the Town Board on Monday cast a shadow over that enthusiasm.
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:05 am
Council member Rhonda Diehl has taken a proactive stance in putting Grand Island service clubs on the same page - but not in the same spot on the calendar page!
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Fri, May 8th 2026 07:00 am
As of May 5, the New York state legislators have not passed a budget, which means the Grand Island Central School District's major state revenue sources for the 2026-27 academic year are estimated. The state budget is now more than a month late.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 07:00 am
Growing up on a farm in Quebec, Cyndy Montana's favorite memory is sitting on the veranda with her family, enjoying peaceful moments as a reward for hard work.
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Fri, May 1st 2026 06:55 am
A big helping of alternative rock culture is coming to the Old Church Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 16.
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Thu, Apr 30th 2026 10:40 pm
Niagara Amusement Park & Splash World will not open for the 2026 summer season.
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Tue, Apr 28th 2026 02:35 pm
Grand Island's South End is about to lose a longtime community retail outlet.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 07:00 am
Pedestrians face a gap-toothed sidewalk system along a half-mile stretch of Grand Island Boulevard.
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Fri, Apr 24th 2026 06:55 am
As bicycles, e-bikes and scooters come out of basements and garages and onto the trails this spring, safety is a prime concern.
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Fri, Apr 17th 2026 06:55 am
On the afternoon of April 8, members of American Legion Post 1346 of Grand Island raised 10 new flags at the DeGlopper Memorial park.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:00 am
The wind was no deterrent for Island families wishing to participate in the Town of Grand Island's annual Easter egg hunt, held April 3.
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Fri, Apr 10th 2026 07:00 am
The Island Dispatch is pleased to announce the winners of the 2026 Easter coloring contest:
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Tue, Apr 7th 2026 04:05 pm
A fatal vehicle crash on Grand Island is being investigated by the Erie County Sheriff's Office traffic unit. The investigation was announced by Sheriff John C. Garcia.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2026 07:05 am
Bring out the red, white and blue. There's a new patriotic theme for the annual Mary Dunbar-Daluisio Memorial Lawnmower Race. That's because it's being held on Flag Day - Sunday, June 14.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2026 07:00 am
If you're in the mood for some Krispy Kreme doughnuts, or if you'd like to treat friends and family to the doughnuts, you will have the opportunity to purchase them and support the Grand Island Relay For Life at the same time.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2026 06:00 am
The Erie Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club presented its Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (A.C.E.) awards at a breakfast meeting March 25 at the Olympic Restaurant in Kenmore. The award highlights high school seniors who have overcome challenges and achieved success at school and in their personal lives.
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Fri, Apr 3rd 2026 06:00 am
Sienna Sarkees, a senior at Grand Island High School, was selected by her counselor, Sheryl Kavanagh, as the Youth of the Year for the Erie Niagara Sunrise Exchange Club.
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Thu, Apr 2nd 2026 10:50 am
Montana International LLC, concessionaire for Grand Island State Park facilities, announced the Beaver Island State Park Golf Course will continue its tradition of offering free rounds of golf to active-duty service members and veterans. The program - now in its third year - has provided nearly $100,000 in complimentary golf to military players over the past two years.
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Fri, Mar 27th 2026 06:45 am
At its March 23 meeting, the Grand Island Central School System Board of Education honored the officers of the high school's student council, as well as the council's faculty advisers. In addition, the board honored senior Charlotte Tower, who was awarded the National Association of Student Councils (NASC) Scholarship. The LEAD conference (Leadership Experience and Development) was held from Feb. 27 to March 1 in Washington, D.C.
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 07:00 am
Reassessment grievance day on Grand Island might not draw quite the crowd that it did in 2025.
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Fri, Mar 20th 2026 07:00 am
At its March 9 meeting, the Grand Island Central School District Board of Education honored athletic trainer Samara Johnson for an article that was published in the "Journal of Athletic Training," titled "Lower Leg Morel Lavallee Lesion in a Female High School Athlete: a Case Report."
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