Thu, Aug 30th 2018 05:00 pm
Congratulations are extended to Logan Blazejewski for being named the Two-Year Outstanding Student in Nick DiFelice's and Vinnie Piaskowski's HVAC program at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center.
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Thu, Aug 30th 2018 05:00 pm
Successfully revived this past spring, Community Education is back with a new theme, new classes, and new energy this fall. "Never stop learning" - the newly adopted motto of the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District's Community Education program is simple, but important. The district believes that education should not stop at graduation -it is a lifelong process.
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Thu, Aug 30th 2018 04:50 pm
The Center for School Improvement and Professional Development at Orleans/Niagara BOCES recently held an event at the BOCES' Conference Center. It was called the Leaders in Literacy Conference and featured five presenters who are the top in their field.
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Thu, Aug 30th 2018 04:00 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield girls volleyball coach Brandi Cochran experienced a whirlwind of a season last year. She raised her first sole Niagara Frontier League title, and then ventured off to the Section VI Class A championship for the first time in program history, where they were eventually defeated. Nevertheless, Cochran knows, even though last season was good, 2018 could be better.
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Thu, Aug 30th 2018 03:45 pm
It's been way too long, but Niagara-Wheatfield athletics are back up and running.
Some sports have gotten a head start on others, but, nonetheless, the schedules are out, and it's time for another fall edition of Niagara-Wheatfield sports.
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Thu, Aug 30th 2018 02:25 pm
Keeping the children of North Tonawanda and the surrounding area safe is important to the North Tonawanda Police Department and Greater Niagara Federal Credit Union.
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Thu, Aug 30th 2018 01:50 pm
The following is a list of "Because We Care" speaker events presented at Sandra Lane Senior Apartments, 705 Sandra Lane, North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Aug 30th 2018 01:40 pm
The North Tonawanda Botanical Garden Organization will sponsor a community workday from 9 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Sept. 15, at the North Tonawanda Botanical Garden, 1825 Sweeney St.
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Thu, Aug 30th 2018 01:35 pm
At the July board meeting, the trustees of the Carrousel Society of the Niagara Frontier renewed the terms of trustees Kelly Ferguson, William Nichols and Raphaelle Proefrock to another three-year term, expiring 2021. The other active members of the board of trustees are as follows: Doug Bathke, Ward Bray, Reanna Darone, Edward Janulionis, Robert Leteste, Andrew Mantione, Charles Proefrock, Nancy Rogge, Ian Sutherland and Jay Wilcox.
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Thu, Aug 30th 2018 01:30 pm
From 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 8, Tonawanda Aglow International will host Mary Genovese at the Wheatfield Community Center, 2790 Church Road.
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Thu, Aug 30th 2018 01:30 pm
The newly created NORLIC land bank is a comprehensive and inclusive approach to community development. Economic development leaders from across the region have now identified a missing piece in their economic development toolbox.
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Thu, Aug 30th 2018 01:25 pm
Elderwood has introduced Elderwood Staffing Solutions to its talent acquisition program to help maintain consistent staffing and continuous quality care. The in-house agency effectively creates a reserve work force of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, certified nursing assistants and home health aides to fill in during the temporary absence of an employee.
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Thu, Aug 30th 2018 01:25 pm
Wheatfield Commons, a DePaul Senior Living Community, in partnership with Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, present a health-themed speaker series this fall. All presentations are open to the public, begin at 2 p.m. and include refreshments.
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Wed, Aug 29th 2018 02:35 pm
Niagara University and Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center on Wednesday launched a new partnership to improve educational opportunities for registered nurses by offering NU School of Nursing credit courses on the medical center's downtown campus. The courses will enable registered nurses enrolled as students to earn a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree.
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Wed, Aug 29th 2018 02:35 pm
On Wednesday, New York State Sen. Rob Ortt presented $40,000 in education funds to five local museums from across Niagara County for improvements in educational programs currently offered, as well as the addition of new educational resources. Joining the host of the event, the Niagara Aerospace Museum, was the Herschell Carousel Factory Museum, the Historical Society of North German Settlements in WNY, the Historical Association of Lewiston, and the Sanborn Area Historical Society.
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Tue, Aug 28th 2018 09:50 pm
There was a lot of anticipation for the start of the Niagara-Wheatfield Lady Falcons volleyball season. The team is coming off one of the best season's in program history, going 19-2, winning the Niagara Frontier League title, and reaching the Section VI Class A finals. Although the roster may look a little different this season, the Lady Falcons didn't miss a beat in their league opener versus Lockport.
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Fri, Aug 24th 2018 07:05 pm
Empower, a Niagara County-based not-for-profit service provider, has been awarded the three-year quality assurances accreditation from the Council on Quality and Leadership. This award confirms Empower embraces person-centered solutions to improve the quality of life for people receiving supports and services.
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Fri, Aug 24th 2018 01:10 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Friday a $516,000 New York State Community Development Block Grant award to the City of North Tonawanda that will allow Woodcock Brothers Brewing Company to expand operations and open a craft brewery and restaurant.
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Thu, Aug 23rd 2018 08:20 pm
Thursday afternoon, families and friends alike gathered at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station to welcome home their loved ones from overseas.
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Thu, Aug 23rd 2018 01:40 pm
Thursday afternoon, seniors from the Town of Niagara visited the Veterans Memorial Community Park pond for the third annual Town of Niagara Senior Fishing Derby.
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Thu, Aug 23rd 2018 01:30 pm
From 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Sept. 16, the Sanborn-Lewiston Farm Museum, 2660 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn, will host an all you can eat country breakfast.
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Thu, Aug 23rd 2018 01:05 pm
"Kidz 'N' Kites" comes of age this year with the 21st annual appearance of the popular family event.
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Thu, Aug 23rd 2018 12:55 pm
The family of the late Robert O. Steinjan Sr. recently presented a check for $9,850 to Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in support of the hospital's new inpatient cardiac and stroke care unit. The gift represents proceeds from the third annual Robert O. Steinjan Sr. Memorial Car Show, held this summer at Hoover's Dairy Store in Sanborn.
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Thu, Aug 23rd 2018 12:50 pm
Viktor Yatsynovich, M.D., will join the medical staff at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center as a full-time psychiatrist in the Niagara Wellness Connection Center effective Sept. 1.
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Wed, Aug 22nd 2018 06:00 pm
The propane industry maintains a strong focus on keeping customers safe during every season of the year. This week, the New York Propane Gas Association, in partnership with NOCO Energy, will host a propane safety training conference at the Bergholz Fire Co., 2470 Niagara Road, from 1:45-3:45 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 25, for emergency responders across New York.
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Tue, Aug 21st 2018 03:20 pm
On Tuesday morning, the Niagara County Community College Board of Trustees agreed to partner with the Niagara County Sheriff's Office to provide a uniformed off-duty deputy sheriff on campus grounds in a morning and afternoon shift.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 07:00 pm
On Saturday, Aug. 18, Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course in Lewiston will host the fifth annual Lt. David W. Kinney Memorial Charity Tournament. The day includes events open to the public, such as basket raffles, 50/50 splits, and a dinner.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 05:00 pm
Recently, Alec Adams, of North Tonawanda, was honored by the National Society of High School Scholars. Adams, a senior at Canisius High School, was recognized as one of the top scholars who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, scholarship and community commitment. The announcement was made by NSHSS Founder and Chairman Claes Nobel, a senior member of the family that established the Nobel Prize.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 05:00 pm
Over 80 people attended the grand opening of the Orleans/Niagara BOCES' Workforce Training Center in Niagara Falls on Aug. 8.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:55 pm
The North Tonawanda Department of Youth, Recreation and Parks will begin accepting orders for its 2018 Fall Street Tree Planting Program on Monday, Sept. 10.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:50 pm
From 6-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 a benefit for Derek Kirkendall will be held at Gratwick Hose Fire Co., 110 Ward Road, North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:50 pm
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced Monday that Dakkar Young, 23, of Tonawanda, who was convicted of distribution of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 168 months in prison and lifetime supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:45 pm
On Tuesday evening, the Town of Niagara Town Board held a work session on the Bri Estates development, as well as its regular monthly meeting.
During the work session, Colonial Drive resident Paul Torrey presented a few issues that raised concerns to other locals.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:45 pm
The following is a list of trips being offered to Wheatfield seniors:
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 04:45 pm
Birthday twins Henry Safulko, 1, of Buffalo and Peggy Hawkins, 75, a resident at Northgate Health Care Facility, celebrated their joint birthdays at a special party in their honor on July 31.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 12:25 pm
Niagara's Choice Federal Credit Union is holding its fifth annual charity golf outing on Monday, Aug. 27, at Niagara Frontier Golf Club in Youngstown. The proceeds of this event will support the Niagara SPCA.
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Thu, Aug 16th 2018 12:15 pm
For some athletes, football is a way of life. Some players relish the opportunity of being between the lines, from goal post to goal post.
For Niagara-Wheatfield High School senior quarterback Jordan Parks, his true love is the game of football. This past winter, though, that love was almost taken from him.
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Wed, Aug 15th 2018 12:00 pm
Memorabilia from Niagara Catholic High School, including trophies, portraits, banners and clothing, will be sold at a private sale for alumni, former staff, and family at the school, 520 66th St., on Thursday Aug. 23.The event will run from 4 to 7 p.m., and all items will be sold for cash on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Mon, Aug 13th 2018 05:05 pm
Sheriff James R. Voutour announced Niagara County law enforcement agencies will participate in a special enforcement effort to crackdown on impaired driving.
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Sat, Aug 11th 2018 01:50 pm
At 86 degrees and sunny, the weather could not have been any more perfect. While many people were enjoying the Thunder on the Niagara, there was another event happening right around the corner last weekend. With everyone dressed in red, white and blue for the patriotic theme, the Precious Plate and Precision Process annual company family picnic raised funds for WNY Heroes.
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