Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 06:35 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and the Hyde Park Business & Professional Association teamed up to turn Niagara Falls pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:30 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, has been awarded a score of "A" by New Yorkers for Better Libraries. Maziarz received a 115, constituting an "A" on the grading scale from the organization.
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Tue, Oct 23rd 2012 03:25 pm
Opportunities Unlimited invites readers to watch a competition celebrating the artistic talents of people with developmental disabilities. Cheer on your favorite performers as OUN highlights the many talents of people who participate in its programs.
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Sat, Oct 20th 2012 07:00 am
St. Andrew Lutheran Church, 3229 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn, will hold a chowder sale on Oct. 27, beginning at 11 a.m.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2012 07:10 pm
Whether it's scarecrows, pumpkins, corn stalks or scary figures, with Halloween coming, many individuals, community groups and businesses have decorated their homes and grounds with colorful, and sometimes haunting, fall displays.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2012 07:00 am
The eighth annual Niagara Electric Lights Parade honoring the Town of Niagara Bicentennial begins at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3.
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Fri, Oct 19th 2012 07:00 am
The Erie Canal Discovery Center welcomes local author Ron Mazzarella who will present a free, family-friendly program and book reading at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10. Material will come from his children's publication, "There's a Whale in the Canal."
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Thu, Oct 18th 2012 07:05 pm
About 30 members of the Niagara-Wheatfield girls swimming and diving team volunteered their time the morning of Sept. 22 to assist in the Hospice Dash 5K Race and the Mighty Niagara Half Marathon in Youngstown.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2012 07:00 am
October is Fire Prevention Month and volunteer firefighters in the Niagara-Wheatfield area have been busy, not only protecting the community, but holding open houses and special programs.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2012 07:00 am
News about continuing work on the 2013 budget took a back seat at Tuesday's Town of Niagara Town Board meeting to some controversy over a change in the code for driveways and a councilman's unpaid water bill.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2012 07:00 am
Networking works well in the business world, so the Rev. Bob Heisner, director of Project Future in Wheatfield, wants to give it a try in another area - the future of the community.
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Thu, Oct 18th 2012 07:00 am
Ivan Koumaev of "So You Think You Can Dance" fame will bring his wealth of professional experience to Jaclyn Carol's Dance Academy in Wheatfield on Nov. 10 and 11, leading workshops with students of all ages.
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Wed, Oct 17th 2012 07:00 pm
The Wheatfield Town Board on Oct. 10 approved the rezoning of the areas on 102nd and 103rd Streets from C-1 to M-1.
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Wed, Oct 17th 2012 07:00 am
As individuals reach the age of 60 and older, they may begin to experience changes to their mind, body and spirit. "Stay Well on Your Feet" is a free health promotion program geared toward identifying these changes and providing tips for maintaining quality living.
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Wed, Oct 17th 2012 07:00 am
DeGraff Memorial Hospital's nuclear cardiology program was granted a three-year term of accreditation in nuclear cardiology by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission.
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Tue, Oct 16th 2012 05:00 pm
Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania and western Vermont, has launched Tops' "50th Anniversary Free For All Gigantic Grocery Giveaway."
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Tue, Oct 16th 2012 03:25 pm
The classic thriller "The Spiral Staircase" continues at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., North Tonawanda.
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Tue, Oct 16th 2012 03:20 pm
The Niagara County Department of Mental Health recently recognized three members of its community services board of directors.
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Tue, Oct 16th 2012 02:10 pm
Nurses from Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and Dr. Michael Cropp, president and CEO of Independent Health, will be honored for their dedication to improving the health of the community at The Premier 2013, Memorial's annual dinner and entertainment gala.
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Tue, Oct 16th 2012 02:10 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's 2011-12 community service plan update is now available for public inspection.
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Fri, Oct 12th 2012 11:25 pm
On Wednesday, Oct. 17, Health System Services of Wheatfield will help local veterans take part in "Honor Flight." The program, which is co-sponsored by State Sen. George Maziarz, allows veterans to travel to Washington, D.C., and visit the World War II Memorial.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 03:40 pm
Local fire companies welcome the community to tour firehalls and share meals this October.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 02:05 pm
Town of Niagara Supervisor Steve Richards and Deputy Supervisor Marc Carpenter show a hubcap painted with the town's bicentennial logo, which was sent to the town by Dottie Farrell of Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 02:00 pm
The Wheatfield Farmers Market will celebrate its final Wednesday appearance for the season on Oct. 17 with another "Magic in the Market" event. Wheatfield magicians Rob and Carol Allen will keep youngsters entertained while parents shop for fall's bounty.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 02:00 pm
It started in the late 1970s in an old pickup truck parked on the side of the road. Sisters Ann and Mary Jo Goodman would drive up from their parent's farm in Wilson and sell produce roadside at the same Wheatfield location, which now houses Goodman's Farm Market.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 12:40 pm
Join the Pizazz Hair Salon in supporting the fight against breast cancer from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Oct. 29, at 8962 Porter Road, Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 12:30 pm
St. Johnsburg and Adam's volunteer fire companies visited St. John Lutheran School recently to promote Fire Safety Month. Students were reminded of some key fire safety tips such as stop, drop and roll, practicing home fire drills, and to never hide when there is a fire.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 08:55 am
The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education recognized a number of students at its Oct. 3 meeting. Among them was Zora Raglow-DeFranco who has been named as a Commended Student in the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.
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Thu, Oct 11th 2012 08:50 am
October means pumpkins, and there's plenty of local spots to pick out the perfect specimen for carving or decorating.
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Mon, Oct 8th 2012 04:25 pm
New York State Assembly candidate Robert M. Restaino has announced that he was endorsed by the executive board of Service Employees International Union Local 200 United in the race for the 145th Assembly District.
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Sat, Oct 6th 2012 07:00 am
Community Missions will hold an ecumenical community prayer service on Wednesday, Oct. 10, as part of The National Day of Prayer for Mental Illness Recovery and Understanding.
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Sat, Oct 6th 2012 12:30 am
Come sip the wine (and eat the chowder). The annual Winetique Festival, presented by the Sanborn Business & Professional Association, will be held Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Sanborn Firehall, located at 5811 Buffalo St., Sanborn.
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Fri, Oct 5th 2012 11:40 pm
St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church - North Ridge will offer an all-you-can-eat roast pork dinner, Sunday, Oct. 7, from noon to 2 p.m. at the church, 4169 Church Road, Town of Cambria. Dinners are $9 for adults, $5 for children ages 6 to 12, and children ages 5 and under eat free.
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Fri, Oct 5th 2012 11:00 pm
Boy Scout Connor Wells of Lockport recently completed his community project to achieve the Eagle Scout rank by constructing and donating 10 custom-made, wheelchair accessible picnic tables for the residents at many of the group homes operated by Niagara Cerebral Palsy.
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Fri, Oct 5th 2012 07:00 am
St. Johnsburg Fire Co. Inc. will host its Fire Prevention Open House from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Oct. 13, at its firehall, 7165 Ward Road (corner of Krueger Road) in Wheatfield.
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Fri, Oct 5th 2012 07:00 am
"Wine, Chocolate & Cheese" will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Cambria Volunteer Fire Co., 4631 Cambria-Wilson Road.
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Fri, Oct 5th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara County Central Rotary will present "Trivia Night" on Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Frontier Volunteer Fire Co., 2176 Liberty Drive, Wheatfield.
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Fri, Oct 5th 2012 07:00 am
Holy Ghost Lutheran School will host a Chiavetta's chicken barbecue on Sunday, Oct. 14, starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Bergholz Firehall, 2470 Niagara Road, Wheatfield.
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Fri, Oct 5th 2012 07:00 am
Andrew Barron of Jews for Jesus will speak at St. John Lutheran Church, 6950 Ward Road, Wheatfield, at 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7.
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Thu, Oct 4th 2012 03:35 pm
Veterans and the public are encouraged to drop off items for recycling from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, in the parking lot of VA Western New York Healthcare System, 3495 Bailey Ave., Buffalo.
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