Saturday, Niagara-Wheatfield defeated Clarence, 3- 0, in the quarterfinals of the Section VI large schools playoffs.

The Niagara County Legislature has designated Niagara County as a "Purple Heart County," through a resolution that recognizes and honors those who have received the Purple Heart Medal as a result of being wounded or killed in combat.

Recently, the Town of Niagara Business and Professional Association honored winners at its annual awards dinner, Jan. 30.

Justin Trainor, an artist and physical therapy assistant at The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility, will be the featured artist at an art show titled Enter the Artist, running from Feb. 25 through March 11 at the facility.

The Western New York Law Center is expanding its Niagara County consumer debt defense legal clinic to include sessions held in North Tonawanda. 

The North Tonawanda High School Fine Arts Department recently announced that senior Samuel Fesmire was recognized for his outstanding work of art on display at Daemen College's 50th annual All-High Exhibition, which is shown through Feb. 22 in the Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Gallery.

The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education meeting to be held on Feb. 27, will begin at 6 p.m. with an anticipated executive session.

North Tonawanda police officer and Marine Corps veteran Erik A. Herbert formally announced his candidacy for 7th District Niagara County Legislature. This includes the Gratwick Park area of North Tonawanda and a large portion of the Town of Wheatfield.

Last Saturday, the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons wrestling team had five wrestlers crowned as Section VI champions during the New York State Public High School Athletic Association's 69th annual Section VI Wrestling Championships and 56th annual state qualifier at Starpoint High School.

Niagara Falls resident Donna Morgan, activities director at Elderwood Residences at Wheatfield, was one of four staff members recognized as an Elderwood 2018 Service Excellence Award winner.

On Friday, Feb. 15, Niagara-Wheatfield High School, 2292 Saunders Settlement, will once again do its due diligence for those in need in the community.

The Town of Wheatfield Recreation Department and Lions Club participated in the annual Winterfest at the Youth Center near Town Hall on Saturday, Feb. 9.

Niagara-Wheatfield High School has partnered with Empower and ACCES-VR in developing a Steps to Work program. This year is the second year of the program.

Monday, the Town of Wheatfield Town Board met for its first meeting of February. The board discussed a proposed major subdivision along town-owned property on Witmer Road.

Thursday, as many celebrated Valentines Day or prepared a special evening for their significant other, Wegmans celebrated its 20th anniversary at its location at 1577 Military Road.

On Dec. 21, the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons boys basketball team sat with a record of 2-5. Since then, the Falcons proceeded to go 9-4 and finish with an 11-9 record - the program's best, according to coach Erik O'Bryan, in around 14 years.

The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation will honor local community heroes who generously invest in the community inspiring others to make Western New York a better place in which to live.

On Wednesday, several Niagara-Wheatfield athletes signed their letters of intent to extend their sports careers into college.

Recently, Robert Clark officially announced he made a decision to run for a seat on the Town of Niagara Town Board.

Town of Niagara Highway Superintendent Robert E. Herman Sr. recently announced he seeks the support of residents to be re-elected for his third term.

In recognition of National Children's Dental Health Month, Wheatfield Family Dentistry hygienist Mariah Maund is taking time throughout February to visit local elementary schools to teach children about their pearly whites.

Tuesday night, City of North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur Pappas gave the 2019 State of the City address to a well-attended audience at the Common Council's first meeting of February.

Tuesday night, North Tonawanda Common Council members took aim at a controversial agenda item over the last month and passed a resolution creating a strict attendance policy for appointed members who sit on city boards.

Tuesday night, North Tonawanda Alderman Robert Pecoraro and Mayor Arthur Pappas issued a proclamation to the Niagara Community Action Program Inc.

The world premiere play "The Lodger," based on the Jack the Ripper murders by Marie Belloc Lowndes, will be presented at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., at 7 p.m. Feb. 14.

The Buffalo Niagara Waterkeepers recently submitted a grant application to restore a portion of the shoreline at the North Tonawanda Botanical Gardens to a more natural state in order to improve water quality, create valuable habitat, and enhance recreation access.

Mount Calvary Cemetery Group recently presented its 2018 Employee Awards. These include Outstanding Performance, Idea of the Year, Safety, and Customer Service, along with one Longevity Award. 

In basketball, teams "live and die by the three." Wednesday night, the North Tonawanda Lumberjacks lived on it. North Tonawanda defeated Niagara-Wheatfield on the Falcons' senior night, 68-60.

Niagara Hospice unveiled its branded ambulette on Tuesday after it was wrapped with the organization's logo and colors by Streamline Designs, a vehicle wrap and vinyl graphics installation company in North Tonawanda. The new ambulette was purchased and put into service last month thanks to more than $34,000 raised by the 19th annual Jack Beatty Memorial Cruise & Clambake held last July.

People have said, "Defense wins championships." Monday night, it didn't win a championship, but it helped the Niagara-Wheatfield girls basketball team secure a 45-20 victory over the Kenmore West Blue Devils.

Grab your guy, gal, or best friends and head out to the Niagara Wine Trail USA for the annual "Be Mine with Wine" event, Feb. 9-10 and 16-17.

Saturday night, the Niagara-Wheatfield Falcons hockey team celebrated senior night prior to the team's tilt versus Frontier.

Last week, the St. Bonaventure mens lacrosse team named its six captains. One of the six is freshman and Niagara-Wheatfield High School alumnus Zack Belter.

The Niagara Military Affairs Council has established a scholarship named in honor of Merrell Lane, long-time chairman and co-founder of NIMAC. The annual scholarship will be awarded to enlisted members assigned to the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station who are in pursuit of an aviation-related career. 

Intandem will hold open interviews to educate potential employees of available job opportunities working with individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities at locations throughout Niagara County.