Thu, Jun 28th 2018 05:00 pm
Recently, a brand new flag poll was installed at Wheatfield Commons just in time for Flag Day.
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Wed, Jun 27th 2018 09:35 pm
Wednesday evening, parents, students and staff received the official word that Niagara Catholic Junior and Senior High School would close for good during an emergency parents meeting.
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Mon, Jun 25th 2018 04:20 pm
City of North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas announced Monday that City Hall will close at 3 p.m. Tuesday due to a lack of electrical services related to a waterline repair. Offices will reopen at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2018 09:10 pm
Thursday night, Niagara-Wheatfield High School graduated its class of 2018 at Artpark in Lewiston. Below is a list of this year's senior class.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2018 06:00 pm
From 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., June 25 to 29, children can invent, build and play their own game at the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum. The STEM carnival is open to all ages and supplies will be provided.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2018 05:30 pm
Recently, the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas named Hanzlian's Sausage Inc. as its member of the month.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2018 05:30 pm
The Historical Society of North German Settlements of Bergholz (Das Haus Museum) was recently at the annual German Sommerfest on June 3 at the Buffalo-Niagara Heritage Village.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2018 05:30 pm
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum will host this year's convention of the Carousel Modelers and Miniatures Association during the museum's operating hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from June 29-30.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2018 05:30 pm
The North Tonawanda class of 1958 is notifying all classmates of the 60th reunion gathering at Gratwick Hose Banquet Hall, 6110 Ward Road, at 7 p.m. on Friday, July 13.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2018 05:00 pm
On June 7, the students at Niagara-Wheatfield's West Street Elementary School showed off their new rock garden at the entrance of the school.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2018 05:00 pm
On Tuesday night, the Town of Niagara Town Board held its monthly meeting. The meeting was relatively quick, but drew a few public comments and passed several items.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2018 05:00 pm
Calling all dogs! At 2 p.m. on Friday, June 29, The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility, 7264 Nash Road, North Tonawanda will host its ninth annual Dog Show.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2018 05:00 pm
For 2018 Canal Fest there will be a new opportunity to save on Canal Fest ride prices. Pay-one-price wristband bracelets will be available every day the rides are open: Monday, July 16 - Sunday, July 22. Bracelets are $25 each on the midway. They are good on all rides on the day of purchase. The speed ride may require an additional ticket or two.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2018 05:00 pm
Cataract Youth Football and Cheer announced that registration for their 2018 campaign is now open and one can register (securely) online at www.cataractfootballandcheer.com or in person from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 - 3:30 p.m., Saturday, June 23 and Saturday, July 7 at Cataract's home field, 4455 Porter Road, Niagara Falls. Players and guests should enter the athletic complex from the Pine Avenue entrance.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2018 05:00 pm
Recently, several Niagara-Wheatfield athletes were honored for their play during the spring season. The following is a list of award winners by sport.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2018 05:00 pm
If there was any example of what hard work and dedication can do, Cole Janowsky is it. Cole competed in the 2018 WNY Powerlifting Championship for the first time and wowed the crowd as he broke the current junior 13-15 year old category record.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2018 05:00 pm
Kelsey Tylec, 14, an eighth-grader at Edward Town Middle School, and Cassie Thayse, 14, a ninth-grader at Penfield High School, participated in the 14-and-under division of the Junior Beach National Qualifier at Charlotte Beach on June 17 in Rochester.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2018 03:30 pm
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara hosted a brief ceremony this morning to unveil the winning painting created by program participant, Ruth Denk, which was transformed into a 10-foot by 10-foot wrap mural and installed on the Covanta greenhouse at OUN.
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Mon, Jun 18th 2018 07:00 am
The Carnegie Art Center in North Tonawanda will host a monthlong exhibition of original book art and comic memorabilia. "The World Of Comic Book Art: A Visual Exploration" exhibition is part of the collection of the late Dr. Maurie Dewey, and members of his family who share his passion for comic strips and comic books.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 05:00 pm
The generous culinary arts students at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center recently donated $500 to the Niagara PAL (Police Athletic League) Association.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 05:00 pm
Every year Dr. Clark Godshall, Orleans/Niagara BOCES District superintendent, awards four $500 scholarships to graduating seniors from the Career and Technical Education Centers.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:45 pm
The Niagara County Central Rotary annually awards scholarships to students at Niagara-Wheatfield, Starpoint, and Wilson high schools.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:45 pm
Last Friday, North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas joined Sen. Robert Ortt, city officials and the North Tonawanda Fire Department as they revealed the station's new light rescue vehicle.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:45 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield's Errick Road Elementary School began the 2017-18 school year by implementing a new school-wide framework for developing positive behavior called PBIS. PBIS stands for positive behavior interventions and support. PBIS is a statewide-recognized system geared toward teaching students proper behavior, and then rewards students and classes that demonstrate those desired behaviors.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:45 pm
Recently, 16 students who graduated from the Orleans/Niagara BOCES practical nursing program were honored. Successful completion of the program entitles the graduates to apply to take the New York State Licensing Exam.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:45 pm
Mariah Rice, a seventh-grader at Edward Town Middle School, has grown up being a helping hand to those in need. Along with her family, Rice has helped plant vegetables for a community garden and has participated in multiple holiday food drives and school supply drives. It doesn't end there. She also helped with an oil change event to provide free oil changes to those in need.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:30 pm
The 2018 summer edition of Music Mania Mondays kicked off this week, as Seventh Sign and Fleetwood Mania rocked out at Veterans Memorial Community Park. The two bands drew a great crowd and provided entertaining music for all to enjoy.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:30 pm
On Tuesday night, the Town of Niagara Planning Board held an informational workshop to hear waiver and variance requests from Sean Hopkins, who represents Bri Estates developer George Churakos.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:30 pm
Treasures await you in the Town of Niagara. This Saturday, from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. the Town of Niagara is encouraging residents to participate in the Town of Niagara "Trash to Treasure" event.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:30 pm
Where there is a need, there is a Lion. Lions from local Lions Clubs lead a team to Nicaragua to help the poor as part of the Hopeful Ways Eye Care Brigade.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 03:00 pm
This past weekend, fighter jets filled the sky as the 2018 Thunder of Niagara Air Show flew through the skies of Niagara County.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 10:40 am
Dr. Mark Frascatore has been named dean of Niagara University's College of Business Administration, effective June 4.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2018 01:20 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA announced that Old Navy will open its doors to shoppers this weekend. The grand opening will be held on Saturday, June 16.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2018 12:05 pm
Project Connect Niagara, an event designed to connect those in need with critical services in a "one-stop" venue, will take place from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, at Heart, Love & Soul Food Pantry and Dining Room in Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2018 03:35 pm
Phew. What a year it's been. Five teams won Niagara Frontier League championships, some teams and athletes reached the state finals; nevertheless, Falcons athletics gave this writer a lot to report on this year. Without further ado, here is the first ever Falcons Flashback Awards for the 2017-18 school year. The Falcons Flashback Awards will pick a most valuable player from each team during the past year, as well as a Best Team Award.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2018 07:00 am
Town of Niagara Supervisor Lee Wallace has announced the 2018 sponsorship list for the "Music Mania Mondays" concert season, which begins June 11.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2018 07:00 am
The Wheatfield Town Board held its regular meeting on Monday. During that time, a motion was approved to allow dogs in all the parks within the town.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2018 07:00 am
Recently, trips for Wheatfield seniors were announced. The trips are as follows:
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Fri, Jun 8th 2018 07:00 am
This year's Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition featured a piece, "Untitled" by Niagara County Community College graduate, Danielle Dirks. The art exhibition showcases work by student artists from across the 64 State University of New York campuses, allowing for a year-round display to be seen by wider audiences at the State University Plaza in Albany, the SUNY Global Center in New York City, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office in Washington, D.C. Danielle's piece was selected to receive an honorable mention award and a prize of $500.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2018 07:00 am
Girl Scouts of Western New York recently announced Shavon Scive of North Tonawanda, as a 2018 Gold Award Girl Scout. Scive's project was titled Spreading Awareness Of Childhood Anxiety Disorders and Selective Mutism. Selective mutism is the inability for a child to communicate in social or school settings due to anxiety, but are able to speak where they feel comfortable.
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