Tue, Jun 20th 2023 02:50 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the appointment of local surgeons Dr. Robert Hodge, M.D, and Dr. Jeffrey Schratz, M.D., to its surgical team, effective July 1.
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Tue, Jun 20th 2023 12:45 pm
The Wheatfield Business Association awarded three $500 scholarships at its May 16 meeting.
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Tue, Jun 20th 2023 12:45 pm
The Council for Older Adults (COA) in Niagara County, in collaboration with D'Youville School of Pharmacy, invites all Niagara County residents to attend a free brown bag medication checkup event from 6-8 p.m. Monday, July 31, at Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co., 3747 Lockport Road, Sanborn.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 11:00 am
The "Thursdays on the Water" concert series has launched its sixth annual lineup with a splash.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 11:00 am
The Wheatfield Veterans Memorial will be the setting on Saturday, July 1, for a special summer event that features Army trucks and fire engines from all five Wheatfield fire companies.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 10:30 am
Town of Niagara officials are pondering a dirty word in government this summer that, if implemented, could have a big effect for years to come.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 10:05 am
Heart, Love & Soul in Niagara Falls marked 40 years of serving those in need with a grand-opening of its new community garden and mural on June 8.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 09:25 am
Adams Fire Co. needs volunteers - and it's going out of its way to find them.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 08:55 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the 32nd annual Niagara Cup Classic golf tournament is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 14. This year's event will take place at the Niagara Frontier Golf Club in Youngstown.
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Fri, Jun 16th 2023 08:55 am
New York State Sen. Sean Ryan and Assembly member Bill Conrad on Thursday announced $136,000 of funding from New York state to support the revitalization of an existing swing bridge abutment for use as a scenic overlook to the Erie Canal and the historic swing bridge in the City of Tonawanda.
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Thu, Jun 15th 2023 11:55 am
On Wednesday, Empower held its annual benefit golf tournament to raise funding for job training and day programming for residents of Western New York with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Additionally, Empower honored Bob O'Leary and Gary Kaczor with the Empower Annual Golf Tournament Humanitarian Award in Memory of Neil and Mary Gruppo for their continued dedication to supporting Empower.
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Wed, Jun 14th 2023 07:25 pm
As the leading health care provider in the Niagara Region, we are deeply concerned about the recent announcement by Catholic Health to cut a number of essential services at Mount St. Mary's Hospital. These service cuts, which include surgery, dialysis, imaging, maternity, GI, and some inpatient beds, will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the health care options available to Niagara County residents.
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Wed, Jun 14th 2023 07:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Muscarella as its chief of surgery, effective July 1. Muscarella will lead the surgical team in providing care and advancing surgical advancements.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2023 01:50 pm
Here's the "scoop": West Street School in Sanborn would like to give a big thank you to Hoover's Dairy.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2023 01:50 pm
Openings still exist at Cardinal O'Hara High School's new summer camps for students from fourth through eighth grades. Summer academy, a mix of science, arts, sports and fun, will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 31 to Aug. 4.
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Mon, Jun 12th 2023 12:40 pm
On June 11 at 01:42 a.m., the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Communications Division received a 9-1-1 call reporting a motor vehicle accident on Plaza Drive, in the Town of Wheatfield. Initial responding deputies observed a vehicle, which had struck an apartment complex located at 6855 Plaza Drive.
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Fri, Jun 9th 2023 12:45 pm
The Wheatfield Seniors group is planning the following trips for 2023:
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Fri, Jun 9th 2023 12:45 pm
The Niagara County Department of Employment & Training will host a "pop-up" job fair on Monday, June 12, at the Civil Defense Building in Lockport. This will coincide with the official opening of the new Lockport office of employment and training.
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Fri, Jun 9th 2023 11:00 am
"Music Mania Mondays" is returning to Niagara County on June 26. It's looking to be a packed event with cover bands from all over the country set to perform at Veteran's Memorial Park at 7000 Lockport Road, Town of Niagara.
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Thu, Jun 8th 2023 07:10 pm
Seven new merchants are opening their doors at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA, including four locally owned stores, two family attractions, and a food court restaurant. In addition, Elegant Fashion, a store that has been with the Fashion Outlets for many years, has relocated near Entrance 7. All merchants are expected to open prior to July. Each is located within the indoor portion of the center.
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Tue, Jun 6th 2023 12:05 pm
Cardinal O'Hara High School will host its annual O'HaraFest from 7-10 p.m. Friday, July 28, at the school.
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Mon, Jun 5th 2023 05:30 pm
Most recognized as "Mama" (Thelma Harper on "Mama's Family"), Emmy Award-winning comedienne Vicki Lawrence is one of the most beloved television personalities of her generation. Plucked out of total obscurity as a high school senior, Vicki went on to become part of the now-legendary cast of "The Carol Burnett Show."
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Mon, Jun 5th 2023 01:45 pm
The New York National Guard's Task Force Wolfhound completed its mission providing security at U.S. installations in the Horn of Africa on Saturday, June 3. The 1,130 soldiers of the task force had been providing security at locations in Djibouti, Somalia and Kenya since Sept. 19, 2022.
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Fri, Jun 2nd 2023 10:15 am
It was announced new routes were added to the Discover Niagara Shuttle in 2023, as part of the kick off of the summer season at Old Fort Niagara on May 26.
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Thu, Jun 1st 2023 09:05 pm
Niagara County Legislator David Godfrey announced the county's personnel office is implementing decentralized continuous recruitment exams to make it easier for residents seeking employment to apply for certain county positions throughout the year. The continuous recruitment applies to five different job titles.
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Thu, Jun 1st 2023 08:40 am
On May 31, at 8:17 p.m., passing sheriff's patrols spotted an outbuilding on fire at Voss Manufacturing located at 2345 Lockport Road in the Town of Wheatfield.
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Tue, May 30th 2023 11:35 am
The Niagara County Department of Health will hold a free rabies clinic at the City of Niagara Falls Hyde Park - Oasis/Centennial Pavilion, 911 Robbins Drive, from 9 a.m. until noon Saturday June 3.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 01:10 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced the New York Power Authority board of trustees approved economic development awards to three firms that will spur more than $508 million in capital investments and create 205 jobs
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Fri, May 26th 2023 11:00 am
The Town of Niagara Town Board called a public hearing to discuss the future of two specific renewable power-generating installations next month.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 09:45 am
Members of the military perform an invaluable service. In volunteering to defend their nation and even vulnerable individuals across the globe, military members safeguard a way of life that enables millions of people to fulfill their potential and live happy, productive lives.
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Fri, May 26th 2023 08:50 am
As we head into Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start of summer - though you wouldn't know it by some of the weather we have had lately - I wanted to use this week's column to cover several different issues related to the coming months. The better weather always means there is a lot of activity going on in county government.
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Tue, May 23rd 2023 03:30 pm
The Niagara County Department of Employment and Training will hold an outdoor career fair on Wednesday, June 7, at Oppenheim Park. Approximately 60 companies with open positions have signed up to take part.
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Mon, May 22nd 2023 10:30 am
The Atlanta Rhythm Section (ARS) will perform in North Tonawanda at the Riviera Theatre on June 3.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 02:35 pm
Niagara County Public Works Commissioner Garret Meal today announced the Legislature has approved the creation of a truck driver/CDL trainer and four new truck driver trainee positions in an effort to address the shortage of workers with commercial driver's licenses (CDL) across the county. A CDL is required to drive snowplows and heavy highway equipment used for roadwork and maintenance.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 11:00 am
Town of Niagara officials continue to review their required external audit this month, with plans to formally file the paperwork in June.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:50 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Reginald Barnes was sentenced this morning by County Court Judge John Ottaviano to 16 years in State Prison for his conviction of attempted aggravated assault on a police officer.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:50 pm
The Wheatfield Garden Club invites the community to its upcoming membership drive and plant-sharing event. A program will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, at the Wheatfield Community and Senior Center, 2790 Church Road.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:50 pm
Following the proactive action taken by multiple counties in recent days, Niagara County on Wednesday issued a state of emergency in relation to the "immigrant crisis plaguing New York City," making it clear that it lacks the resources and accommodations to accept busloads of immigrants from downstate.
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Wed, May 17th 2023 03:50 pm
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) is partnering with Catholic Health to provide temporary emergency services in eastern Niagara County until the health system's new Lockport Memorial Hospital opens this fall.
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Wed, May 17th 2023 09:40 am
The Town of Niagara has revealed the acts headlining the 2023 "Music Mania Mondays" concert series. Events take place at Veteran's Memorial Community Park, 7000 Lockport Road.
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