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
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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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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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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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 04:15 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced Cayuga, Chemung, Clinton, Columbia, Dutchess, Erie, Madison and Niagara counties together received a total of more than $2.7 million in state matching funds via the County-Wide Shared Services Initiative.
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 03:15 pm
Niagara County Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced a new antenna site at the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls has been placed on the Niagara County Public Safety Radio Network.
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Tue, Jan 4th 2022 02:00 pm
The New York State Department of Transportation announced bridge deck repair work is scheduled on the southbound Interstate 190 bridge over U.S. Route 62 (Niagara Falls Boulevard) in the City of Niagara Falls. As a result, lane closures will occur.
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Mon, Jan 3rd 2022 11:10 am
The Niagara County Department of Emergency Services and the Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce are cohosting a free drive-thru mask giveaway for businesses on Thursday, Jan. 6, at the county's Public Safety Training Facility in Lockport. Masks and signage about state masking requirements are available for any Niagara County business, though supplies are limited.
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Thu, Dec 30th 2021 07:00 am
In anticipation of what we know will be an amazing 2022, our reporters, designers, ad reps, carriers and office staff are taking a much-needed holiday rest to recharge and get back to covering your hometown news.
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Wed, Dec 29th 2021 04:50 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health issued the following weekly update on positive COVID-19 cases in Niagara County from Dec. 23-29. Reports are made each Wednesday.
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Tue, Dec 28th 2021 01:50 pm
The Mental Health Association in Niagara County, in collaboration with Mental Health Advocates of Western New York, will offer youth peer support services to middle and high school students.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2021 07:00 am
On Monday, the Wheatfield Town board announced that, although the municipality elected not to opt out of New York State Cannabis Law Section 131 - which would have flatly prevented marijuana retail sales and on-site consumption establishments from operating - due to a lack of specifics from the state. It will go forward with its own regulations regarding where and how such establishments could operate.
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Thu, Dec 23rd 2021 03:35 pm
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for Dec. 24-31, 2021
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Thu, Dec 23rd 2021 01:10 pm
The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority recently announced nearly $14.5 million in awards to the third-round winners of the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) Carbon Challenge as part of the Regional Economic Development Council Initiative Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Round XI awards announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul last week.
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Wed, Dec 22nd 2021 06:45 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health issued the following weekly update on positive COVID-19 cases in Niagara County from Dec. 16-22. Reports are made each Wednesday.
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Mon, Dec 20th 2021 05:30 pm
National Grid will perform a service upgrade between 10 and 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21. The area of, but not limited to the following will be without power during that time: Lewiston Road, Lafayette Avenue, Crescent Drive and University Court.
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Mon, Dec 20th 2021 01:55 pm
The Niagara County Legislature on Monday announced its expected leadership positions for the coming year. These positions become official when the governmental body reorganizes at its Jan. 4 meeting
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Mon, Dec 20th 2021 11:20 am
Over the weekend, New York State Senate Republican Leader Rob Ortt and Assemblyman Angelo Morinello recognized Voz Cycle City as the "Small Business of the Month" for December.
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