Tue, Jun 1st 2021 11:30 am
2021 Memorial Day observances in Niagara County.
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Sat, May 29th 2021 01:35 pm
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for May 28, 2021
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Sat, May 29th 2021 07:00 am
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Fri, May 28th 2021 02:50 pm
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday announced the "Vax and Scratch" program - which provides free New York State Lottery scratch-off tickets to individuals 18 and over with a grand prize of $5 million - will extend to 10 new state mass-vaccination sites.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 01:40 pm
On Saturday, May 29, the Aquarium of Niagara will transition to a summer schedule featuring extended operating hours. Sunday through Thursday, the venue will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, it will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Extended hours will run through Labor Day.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 12:15 pm
The "Gateway Harbor Canal Concert Series" returns this year to Gateway Harbor park in North Tonawanda. The series runs from June through August.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 12:15 pm
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month - a time meant to recognize and celebrate the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning individuals. The month itself is significant as it commemorates the Stonewall riots, a flashpoint in the LGBT equal rights movement.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 12:00 pm
Members of Niagara Alliance Church, located at 7041 Witmer Road, have established a ministry to help serve the Wheatfield community. Their generosity was on display recently as the assisted the Town of Wheatfield Lions maintain their property by staining their front, Ward Road sign and landscaping bed.
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Fri, May 28th 2021 09:50 am
Last week, the Niagara County Planning Board voted unanimously to reject a plan for an asphalt plant at 4660 Witmer Road in the Town of Niagara. It was the latest setback for AL Asphalt, the company behind the project.
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Thu, May 27th 2021 08:55 am
There will be a private unveiling of a World War II service cloth bearing the names of 148 men and women from the Belden Center area of the Town of Niagara who served in the military during World War II. The private ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. Sunday, May 30, at the Community Center located in Veteran's Memorial Community Park, 7000 Lockport Road.
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Thu, May 27th 2021 08:55 am
On Monday, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County's (CCE) board of directors voted to move forward with planning and execution of the 2021 Niagara County Fair. A detailed safety plan has been submitted to Niagara County officials for approval.
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Wed, May 26th 2021 08:35 am
The past year has challenged us all in so many ways, especially our employees who are getting their education, while serving an essential role during the pandemic.
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Wed, May 26th 2021 08:30 am
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday announced the New York Power Authority's board of trustees approved three low-cost hydropower allocations that will create 102 jobs across Western New York and spur $145 million in private capital investments. The approved awards of 3,580 kilowatts of hydropower from the Power Authority's Niagara Power Project in Lewiston are to Americold Real Estate in Chautauqua County, SGS Recovery in Niagara County and Sumitomo Rubber USA in Erie County.
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Tue, May 25th 2021 10:40 am
North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas released a statement announcing City Hall would allow regular walk-in traffic starting Tuesday, May 25:
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Tue, May 25th 2021 09:35 am
Niagara Wheatfield High School recently announced its third marking period high honor, honor and merit rolls.
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Mon, May 24th 2021 05:50 pm
The Niagara County Department of Public Works is conducting an online survey related to the county's rural transportation program in an effort to evaluate riders' needs, potentially develop new routes and look for ways to increase usage. The survey is currently available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NCSurvey2021.
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Mon, May 24th 2021 05:50 pm
The Niagara Wine Trail members announced the return of a wine and cheese event. Wineries will feature a different cheese paired with a special wine from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday, June 5, and noon until 5 p.m. Sunday, June 6. Tickets are $30 per person per day and include the cheese sample and three tastes of wine at each participating winery.
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Mon, May 24th 2021 05:50 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the fishing season for muskellunge, also known as "muskie" or "musky," starts in most state waters later this week. The season for New York's largest freshwater sportfish begins Saturday in inland waters and on Saturday, June 19, in Great Lakes waters, which include Lake Erie, upper Niagara River, lower Niagara River, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River.
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Mon, May 24th 2021 12:45 pm
On Monday, Town of Niagara Supervisor Lee Wallace said, "It is with great pleasure and anticipation that the Town of Niagara is pleased to announce the return of our 'Music Mania Mondays' concert series."
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Fri, May 21st 2021 11:30 am
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for May 7, 2021
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Fri, May 21st 2021 11:15 am
Full edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for May 14, 2021.
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Fri, May 21st 2021 10:50 am
On May 15, the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas, the Gateway Cities Promotions committee and city officials from both Tonawanda and North Tonawanda took part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of the new Visitors Center of the Tonawandas located in Gateway Harbor Park.
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Fri, May 21st 2021 10:45 am
On Monday, the Wheatfield Town Board honored members of the Niagara County Legislature for the services they have provided the county/town, particularly since the pandemic began. 2nd District Legislator Rebecca Wydysh, 10th District Legislator David Godfrey and 7th District Legislator Jesse Gooch were issued signed proclamations to commemorate their dedication to the area.
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Fri, May 21st 2021 10:10 am
The Discover Niagara Shuttle, the complimentary hop-on/hop-off service that connects visitors and residents to more than a dozen stops between Niagara Falls and Fort Niagara, is set to kick off its sixth season. This year promises to be its most exciting yet, with new routes, new stops, and new places to see along the way.
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Mon, May 17th 2021 03:00 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office and the Office for the Aging have partnered to offer free senior ID cards to any Niagara County resident 60 years of age and older. These cards will display a picture and identifying information similar to a driver's license on the front, and will list two emergency contacts and pertinent medical information on the back.
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Mon, May 17th 2021 11:15 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will host pop-up vaccination clinics from 2-7 p.m. Monday through Wednesday this week at the Portage Road Transportation Center, 1162 Portage Road, Niagara Falls.
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Mon, May 17th 2021 10:45 am
Ahead of Tuesday's school district votes, the Tribune asked each candidate to provide a brief profile. Those participating include:
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Mon, May 17th 2021 07:00 am
The second annual "Sizzlin' Summer Virtual Meat Raffle" hosted by the Niagara County Community College Alumni Association will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 10. The event will be held on Facebook Live with ArtyParty716. It is open to all NCCC alumni, employees, students and friends of the college.
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Fri, May 14th 2021 04:25 pm
New York state Wegmans pharmacy locations are now offering COVID-19 vaccination appointments to individuals age 12 and older. Online appointment scheduling for minors is open now, with appointment availability starting Saturday, May 15. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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Fri, May 14th 2021 12:15 pm
The Aquarium of Niagara is pleased to announce the addition of a female Pacific red octopus to its animal collection.
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Fri, May 14th 2021 12:15 pm
Join Empower on Monday, June 14, for the 27th annual Matthew J. Murphy Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament.
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Fri, May 14th 2021 11:40 am
Wheatfield Seniors are open again and have announced its upcoming slate of planned trips:
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Fri, May 14th 2021 11:00 am
Behind every band and performer, there have been specialists like Steve Wingrove of Alder Creek Music (2880 Niagara Falls Blvd.) helping to make the instruments last at least as long as their owners.
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Wed, May 12th 2021 07:00 pm
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Basil Seggos reminded New Yorkers that turtles are on the move in the months of May and June, and asked drivers to "give turtles a brake."
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Wed, May 12th 2021 06:55 pm
The Niagara County Center for Economic Development announced grant awards to business associations across Niagara County through the William G. Mayne, Jr. Business/Community Enhancement Fund. The Mayne Fund, established in 1998 to enhance and enrich the business climate and overall landscape in Niagara County's communities, is made possible through the efforts of the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission and the Niagara County Legislature.
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Tue, May 11th 2021 05:25 pm
Niagara County Employment & Training Director Donald J. Jablonski announced the completion of the installation of a state-of-the-art wheelchair lift at the One-Stop Center located in the Trott Access Center in Niagara Falls.
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Tue, May 11th 2021 04:30 pm
Looking to escape the rigors and isolation of COVID-19 for a bit? The Niagara County Historical Society is hosting its first "Road Rally" fundraiser on June 12. The entry fee is a $50 donation to the society (per vehicle). A driver and at least one crewmember is required, but participants can add more, as long as they finish with everyone who started.
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Tue, May 11th 2021 12:00 pm
For nearly a century, Community Missions of Niagara Frontier Inc. has been a leading service provider for vulnerable individuals and families in Niagara Falls. For many who find themselves in positions of need, the organization is a vital source of food, clothing and shelter, as well as other crucial mental health, crisis and recovery services.
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Mon, May 10th 2021 05:35 pm
At approximately 2:57 p.m. Saturday, Niagara Falls Police and Niagara Falls Fire Department responded to a motorcycle crash in front of Delta Sonic at 7920 Niagara Falls Blvd.
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Sat, May 8th 2021 11:10 am
Niagara County Community College has announced its academic and extracurricular plans for the fall 2021 semester, with intentions to increase its face-to-face capacity in both areas.
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