Fri, Jan 21st 2022 04:15 pm
The Niagara County Central Rotary Club will award three $500 scholarships to students in the Niagara Wheatfield, Starpoint and Wilson school districts. Eligible students must be entering college in the fall of 2022. Applications are due March 7. Interviews will be scheduled via zoom the evening of March 30.
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Fri, Jan 21st 2022 02:00 pm
#VaxforKids pop-up coronavirus vaccination clinics will be held at the following locations:
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Fri, Jan 21st 2022 11:35 am
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Jan. 21, 2022
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Thu, Jan 20th 2022 09:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos celebrated another year of successful environmental cleanups this week as part of the state's brownfield cleanup programs. Included are a number of sites in Buffalo-Niagara.
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Thu, Jan 20th 2022 08:40 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on Thursday announced that, beginning Tuesday, Feb. 1, target shooting will be prohibited at Tonawanda Wildlife Management Area (WMA), located in DEC's regions 8 and 9. The closure will bring the WMA into compliance with recently adopted regulations for WMAs statewide that prohibit target shooting.
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Thu, Jan 20th 2022 08:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center was awarded a $100,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation in support of its Guardian Angels project.
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Thu, Jan 20th 2022 07:55 pm
The Niagara County Department of Public Works on Thursday announced Tom Yeager, the longtime PGA golf pro at the Niagara County Golf Course in Lockport, will be retiring after two decades working for Niagara County and more than 40 years in the golf profession. Yeager's retirement is official on March 18.
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Wed, Jan 19th 2022 05:15 pm
The Office of City of Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino announced, "In consultation with Modern Disposal, trash pick-up will be suspended for the remainder of this week, which will allow for work crews to continue to clear out snow for alley and street pick-up.
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Tue, Jan 18th 2022 10:25 am
The New York Lottery announced one top prizewinning ticket was sold for the Jan. 17 Take 5 Evening drawing. The ticket, worth $17,392, was purchased at 7 Eleven store No. 35168A, located at 6880 Plaza Drive, Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Jan 18th 2022 10:25 am
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Mon, Jan 17th 2022 09:50 am
Niagara Pride is hosting its second annual winter sock drive to benefit local homeless. The organization seeks donations of new socks, undergarments, T-shirts and personal hygiene items, which will be given to local homeless shelters and other agencies.
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Mon, Jan 17th 2022 08:30 am
A travel ban has been issued in the City of Niagara Falls and the Town of Niagara.
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Fri, Jan 14th 2022 05:20 pm
On Friday, Community Missions announced, due to the increased prevalence of COVID-19 throughout the region, it is postponing the 25th annual "Sweetheart Dinner" to Friday, April 1.
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Fri, Jan 14th 2022 05:05 pm
Beginning the week of Jan. 18, the Niagara County Community College site will reopen at Building G, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn. Daily hours of operation will be 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Fri, Jan 14th 2022 04:50 pm
On Friday afternoon, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call reporting a structure fire at 2040 Cory Drive, in the Town of Wheatfield. NCSO deputies responded with members of Bergholz Volunteer Fire Co., Sanborn Volunteer Fire Co. and the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Responding personnel observed large amounts of black smoke and visible flames coming from the building.
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Fri, Jan 14th 2022 04:25 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Friday that Joseph H. Belstadt, after being convicted of the 1993 murder of Mandy Steingasser, was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison, by the Hon. Michael Mohun.
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Fri, Jan 14th 2022 02:00 pm
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Jan. 14, 2022
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Fri, Jan 14th 2022 11:00 am
The Town of Niagara opened 2022 with its organizational session earlier this month. There, a number of procedural matters, including meeting schedules, town designations, members and personnel appointments, were approved for the year ahead.
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Fri, Jan 14th 2022 11:00 am
Via a Zoom meeting on Wednesday morning, Niagara County Community College President William J. Murabito challenged Massasoit Community College President Ray DiPasquale to a friendly wager on the outcome of the playoff game between the Buffalo Bills and the New England Patriots.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2022 05:15 pm
The Niagara County Conservative Party will hold endorsement interviews for the 2022 election year from 9-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, at the Wheatfield Lions Club Five Senses Park Clubhouse, 6535 Ward Road.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2022 04:30 pm
The Niagara County Central Rotary presents the 25th annual Cabin Fever Antique Show and Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Frontier Firehall, 2176 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls. Admission is $4. This unique attraction gives antique enthusiasts a chance to share, sell and buy prized antiques.
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Wed, Jan 12th 2022 02:15 pm
Organizers of Women United of Greater Niagara's personal hygiene drive, which ran throughout the month of November, said the initiative was a great success.
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Wed, Jan 12th 2022 01:50 pm
For the first time since 2019, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2%, up from 1.23% last year, according to data released Wednesday by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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Wed, Jan 12th 2022 01:35 pm
In response to the surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations and the high rate of coronavirus transmission throughout Western New York, Catholic Health is temporarily suspending visitations at its hospitals, with few exceptions, beginning Friday, Jan. 14.
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Wed, Jan 12th 2022 01:35 pm
New York high school seniors who are graduating and interested in pursuing a career in agriculture can apply for New York Farm Bureau's Agricultural Youth Scholarship. Eligible students can use the financial award for college or advanced training in the skilled trades. Statewide winners can earn up to $3,000 toward their future education.
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Wed, Jan 12th 2022 09:00 am
In an update Wednesday night, Sheriff Michael Filicetti announced an arrest.
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Wed, Jan 12th 2022 09:00 am
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to call the NFPD criminal investigation division at 716-286-4553, or the general information line at 716-286-4711.
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Mon, Jan 10th 2022 04:20 pm
The Cardinal O'Hara High School Alumni Association will present two live concerts in the O'Hara Performing Arts Center, 39 O'Hara Road, Town of Tonawanda.
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Mon, Jan 10th 2022 12:20 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas, on Monday, announced, "Please be advised that 'Business Connections' is canceled for tomorrow, Jan. 11, 2022, with Beyond Print Solutions. We apologize for any inconvenience. We will keep you updated on a rescheduled date."
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Mon, Jan 10th 2022 12:20 pm
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski on Monday reminded pistol permitholders that, under the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act (SAFE) of Jan. 15, 2013, they must recertify every five years with the New York State Police. That means those who either received their permit or recertified in 2017 must now recertify by the date of issuance on their permit.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2022 04:40 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health announced "significant changes" have been made to the case investigation and contact tracing for COVID-19. Contact tracers will no longer conduct case investigations or identify close contacts.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2022 04:35 pm
On Friday, the Niagara Falls Fire Department received a call at 11 a.m. regarding a possible structure fire at 510 6th St. Upon arrival, crews found a two-and-a-half story home with heavy smoke and flames visible from the second floor.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2022 01:50 pm
Applications for the 2022 Native American handicraft sales permits are now available for the upcoming summer season at Niagara Falls State Park.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2022 12:40 pm
Singles Social Club is having a meet & greet at Tim Hortons (by Ollies in Mill Plaza), 8500 Niagara Fall Blvd., Niagara Falls. The event runs from 6-8 p.m. Jan. 14 and the second Friday of every month. Come out and join other singles for a cup of coffee, conversation, sharing and some laughter with friends.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2022 11:00 am
Seventh District Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch was reelected in November.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2022 10:25 am
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Jan. 7, 2022
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Fri, Jan 7th 2022 10:05 am
The Niagara Arts Guild features self-taught artist Marc Daskavitz at its January meeting.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2022 10:05 am
On Thursday afternoon, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office Communications Center received a telephone call reporting a house fire at 6030 Hoover Road in the Town of Wheatfield. When responding patrol units arrived on scene, all occupants had been evacuated, and the Sanborn Fire Co. was in the process of extinguishing the fire.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2022 02:10 pm
Colton RV announced the acquisition of Pocono RV Sales and Service, adding brands including Entegra, and expanded inventory by Keystone, Dutchman and Palomino.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2022 01:20 pm
Both counties report large jumps over holiday week.
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