Mon, Oct 24th 2011 03:45 pm
At a press conference Monday afternoon, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office and the Town of Niagara Police Department announced the arrest of two people in connection to a July 20 house explosion at 3225 Military Road. Crystal D. Knepp of the Town of Lockport and Eric S. Waterstram of Niagara Falls were arrested on charges of burglary in the second degree, criminal mischief in the second degree, and petit larceny.
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Mon, Oct 24th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara County Auxiliary Police hosts a pair of open houses.
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Thu, Oct 20th 2011 01:50 pm
The Wheatfield Farmers Market is sponsoring a Customer-Family Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Oct. 26, which is the last day of operations for the market's second season.
The market provides a source for local fresh produce, specialty food items and crafts. For its closing day, it also will provide free hot dogs to all customers, courtesy of the Hot Dog King. The YMCA will provide a bounce house, face painting and a fall-themed crafts table for children.
Hours are 3 to 7 p.m. in the Town Hall parking lot.
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Thu, Oct 20th 2011 01:35 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield grad Michael Pittman and fellow members of the U of R's YellowJackets are still singing and dancing their hearts out on NBC's "The Sing-Off."
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Thu, Oct 20th 2011 01:30 pm
This year's message from the National Fire Protection Association was "Protect Your Family From Fire."
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Thu, Oct 20th 2011 01:25 pm
Kathy Harrington has announced her candidacy for re-election as Wheatfield Town Clerk. She is the endorsed Republican, Independence, and Conservative candidate.
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Mon, Oct 17th 2011 02:35 pm
In keeping with Niagara Frontier Publications' policy of restricting the printing of letters to the editor received two weeks prior to the general election, readers are advised that letters about candidates seeking political office will not be accepted after this week's issues.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2011 07:00 am
Volunteers are needed to wrap gifts at the Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation's Gift Wrap Booth.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 03:25 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield High School will present the play "Did Someone Say, Murder?" by David J. LeMaster at 7 p.m. Oct. 20, 21 and 22. Directed by English teacher Tammy Dobe, it is a murder-mystery comedy involving 25 students who will be acting, assistant directing and helping out backstage.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 02:55 pm
Work continues on the Niagara County Water District transmission main project along Lockport Road, Mapleton Road and Shawnee Road. As part of this work, an existing culvert will be replaced, requiring the closure of a section of Lockport Road in Wheatfield starting Monday, Oct. 17.
The location of the culvert is on Lockport Road between Nash Road and the Eagle Chase subdivision. Only local traffic will be accommodated along Lockport Road between Ward and Shawnee roads. The closing of this section of the road should last about one week.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 02:45 pm
Barbara Lange has announced her candidacy for councilwoman on the Wheatfield Town Board.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 02:40 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Host Communities Standing Committee on Oct. 4 approved $6.1 million for improvements to the Niagara-Wheatfield High School campus, including a new nature trail.
The project is part of an $11 million capital improvement bond issue approved by school district voters last fall under the stipulation that the $6 million portion of the project would not go forward unless Greenway funds were approved.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 02:30 pm
A reduction in the highway tax of $20.78, or 3.4 percent, for the typical homeowner assessed at $125,000 is part of Wheatfield Supervisor Bob Cliffe's tentative $11.899 million budget for 2012.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2011 07:00 am
Robert J. Pino has announced his candidacy for councilman on the Wheatfield Town Board. He has the endorsements of the Democratic Party and the Working Families Party.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2011 07:00 am
Robert E. Herman has announced his candidacy for election as highway superintendent for the Town of Niagara.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 09:00 pm
Four Airmen from the New York Air National Guard's 107th Airlift Wing, based at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, finished third in a shooting competition that pitted the best National Guard teams from the northeast against each other.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 07:00 am
Join the Adams Volunteer Fire Co. on tonight for its annual Fire Prevention Night.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:10 pm
"Halloween Dreams" a comic-thriller by Wheatfield playwright L. Don Swartz, will be presented at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., in North Tonawanda on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m., Oct. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. and on Oct. 23 at 2 p.m.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:05 pm
Several years ago, the Agriculture Focus Group wrote a "Right to Farm" law for the Town of Wheatfield, which was adopted by the Town Board. As part of that process, signs were requested to be posted at the entrances to the town.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
The War of 1812 had a significant impact on Western New York and Canada, bringing fire and destruction, fighting and death, and a lasting place in history to both sides of the Niagara River.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz is looking for choir, bell choir and brass ensemble members.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 01:55 pm
Members of the Town of Niagara Town Board received a tentative budget of $7.063 million for 2012 from Supervisor Steve Richards on Monday.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 01:55 pm
The YellowJackets from the University of Rochester survived the second elimination round Monday on NBC's "The Sing-Off."
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 01:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center celebrated the grand opening of a new Tim Hortons Café and Bake Shop at the downtown hospital during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Monday. Participating were, from left, Tim Hortons storeowner Bob Burns, Jason Burns, District Manager Rich Sabins and Memorial President & CEO Joseph A. Ruffolo.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 04:10 pm
Niagara County's youngest legislator, who only months ago was a participant in the Legislature's popular high school internship program, went back to her roots to meet with the newest class of interns prior to Tuesday night's Legislature meeting.
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Mon, Oct 3rd 2011 07:00 am
North Tonawanda Meals On Wheels is selling "Save Around Buffalo 2012" coupon books until Nov. 30. The $20 book has more than 575 coupons for fast food and sit-down restaurants, entertainment, recreation, golf, and retail services in the North Tonawanda and Greater Buffalo areas.
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Mon, Oct 3rd 2011 07:00 am
A three-part adult education program at Niagara-Wheatfield is being offered starting Oct. 13 on the tricks of the trade in gathering research into family history.
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Fri, Sep 30th 2011 11:35 pm
Sheriff James R. Voutour announced today the passing of Sheriff's K-9 Hope. Hope, a working bloodhound, died on Wednesday. Her handler was Special Deputy Donald Burrows.
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Thu, Sep 29th 2011 02:15 pm
Olivia Gonyea, a 10-year-old former pediatric patient at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, recently completed work as an assistant interior designer for Marrano/Marc Equity's "Raising the Roof," a fundraising project to benefit the cancer center.
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Thu, Sep 29th 2011 02:00 pm
Gerald J. McCormick is announcing his candidacy for the Niagara County Legislature in the newly created 7th Legislative District.
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Thu, Sep 29th 2011 01:55 pm
This year's Niagara Electric Lights Parade will honor Community Missions of Niagara Frontier and "Care a Ton." The parade will begin at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 29, at Fourth Avenue and proceed along Military Road in the Town of Niagara.
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Thu, Sep 29th 2011 01:55 pm
Veterans in Niagara County can learn more about Veterans Administration health care and other veterans' benefits at upcoming events scheduled at VA clinics in Lockport and Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Sep 29th 2011 01:50 pm
Hope United Methodist Church, 2914 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn, will hold its "Fall Rummage and Bake Sale" from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1.
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Thu, Sep 29th 2011 01:45 pm
Members of the 14 chapters of District VIII, Daughters of the American Revolution, will meet Oct. 1 at Christ Episcopal Church, 7145 Fieldcrest Drive, Lockport, for workshops, luncheon and entertainment.
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Thu, Sep 29th 2011 01:40 pm
A farm wagon loaded with hay and pulled by a tractor is traveling slowly down Shawnee Road. A car with an driver on his way to work or a student on his way to Niagara County Community College comes up behind.
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Thu, Sep 29th 2011 01:40 pm
It was a case of a small town taking on a big corporation. This time, the small town - Town of Niagara - won, and at the same time gave municipalities across the state additional legal precedent to help fight challenges to special district charges.
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Thu, Sep 29th 2011 01:35 pm
Discussion on requiring businesses and apartment buildings to have key boxes, and a possible 35 mph town speed limit occupied the Wheatfield Town Board on Monday.
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Tue, Sep 27th 2011 02:35 pm
This is your chance to be part of the process of creating several large-scale finished art pieces. The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation is hosting art workshops from September to November led by professional artists, with limited openings for community participation.
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Tue, Sep 27th 2011 02:35 pm
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Mon, Sep 26th 2011 08:55 am
The Adams Volunteer Fire Co., 7113 Nash Road, Wheatfield, is holding a "Tons of Tools Raffle" beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, to help purchase of a new fire engine for the community. The tool man is back in town and ready for a great evening of raffling off tools.
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