Sat, Oct 9th 2010 11:00 am
Porter residents living in the Collingwood Estates subdivision recently celebrated the official unveiling of a new entranceway with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and picnic. Over the course of one year, neighbors raised more than $7,000, which was used to upgrade the wall sign that welcomes visitors. Funds were used to landscape the hill, replace wall materials with new masonry, and to create the new gold-leaf mesh sign.
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Sat, Oct 9th 2010 11:00 am
The American Red Cross is offering a class in CPR/AED for the professional rescuer.
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Sat, Oct 9th 2010 11:00 am
The board of associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center is sponsoring its annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 10.
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Sat, Oct 9th 2010 11:00 am
Now that the state is turning full responsibility for dog licensing over to local municipalities, Wheatfield will need to increase the licensing fee for the approximately 1,150 dogs registered in the town, Town Board members were told Monday.
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Sat, Oct 9th 2010 11:00 am
The History Center of Niagara County is offering a Columbus Day program for children from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, at 215 Niagara St., Lockport..
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Thu, Oct 7th 2010 01:45 pm
Learn about "Your Life on Your Terms: The Importance of Advance Directives" at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, at Crestwood Commons Patio Homes & Apartments Community Center, 2600 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield.
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Thu, Oct 7th 2010 11:40 am
A benefit for The John Costanzo Children Scholarship Fund, sponsored by Newfane travel soccer teams, will take place from noon until 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 17. The event will be held at the Olcott Firehall, 1691 Lockport-Olcott Road.
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Thu, Oct 7th 2010 11:25 am
Observing its 10th year, Western New York's premier technology symposium has tripled in size, but remains free to all attendees, according to Niagara County Director of Data Processing Larry Helwig. The 10th annual Technology and Homeland Security Forum is set for Oct. 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Seneca Niagara Hotel & Casino.
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Thu, Oct 7th 2010 11:05 am
"I believe the residents of this town will feel 60 cents per month is a pretty cheap price to pay to maintain services," Town of Niagara Supervisor Steve Richards said Monday as he presented his 2011 budget.
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Thu, Oct 7th 2010 11:05 am
In recognition of National Energy Awareness Month in October, the New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Vista has organized a Saturday series of free educational programs to promote the importance of a clean energy economy.
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Thu, Oct 7th 2010 11:00 am
Uncork an antique find or search for just the right fall craft for your home as the Sanborn Winetique Festival returns to Sanborn for its fifth year on Sunday, Oct. 17.
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Thu, Oct 7th 2010 11:00 am
A new general tax for 2011 likely will be added to a continuation of this year's highway tax and cuts in services as Wheatfield Supervisor Robert Cliffe continues his quest to put town finances in order.
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Thu, Oct 7th 2010 11:00 am
Assemblywoman Francine DelMonte, D-Lewiston, announced last week she will continue her fight to represent Niagara County in the State Assembly on the Working Families Party line in the Nov. 2 general election. DelMonte is the endorsed WFP candidate. She lost the Democratic endorsement in the recent primary.
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Thu, Oct 7th 2010 11:00 am
The Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel will present The Spinners as the headline entertainment at the 2011 Premier, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's annual black tie gala on Jan. 15, 2011.
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Thu, Oct 7th 2010 11:00 am
The American Business Women's Association Community Outreach Committee is looking for local not-for-profit organizations that need our assistance.
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Thu, Oct 7th 2010 11:00 am
Niagara Hospice Outreach Services has scheduled several events in October at 2186 Liberty Drive, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Oct 7th 2010 10:55 am
Are you a Patriot or a Loyalist?
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Tue, Oct 5th 2010 03:00 pm
The board of associates of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center is sponsoring its annual pancake breakfast on Sunday, Oct. 10. It will be held from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St. John de LaSalle Church hall, 8477 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Oct 5th 2010 02:45 pm
Telescopes will be scanning the skies at the Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor Education Center in Hamburg on Saturday, Oct. 16, beginning at 6 p.m. Telescopes, with filters, will be available to view sunspots and solar flares before sunset. After dark, telescopes will focus on the Penn Dixie Skies to view a first-quarter moon, Jupiter and Uranus in the east, the famous double-star cluster in Perseus, E.T. star cluster, and a variety of other constellations.
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Tue, Oct 5th 2010 02:00 pm
As part of ABC News' "Vote 2010" mid-term election coverage, ABC News is teaming up with its local affiliates and owned stations to host five debates in four key battleground states. As part of a partnership between ABC News and Facebook, people on both ABCNews.com and Facebook will have an opportunity to contribute questions for the candidates online.
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Tue, Oct 5th 2010 02:00 pm
David Axelrod, senior advisor to President Barack Obama, will make his first visit to the "Late Show with David Letterman" on Wednesday, Oct. 6 (11:35 p.m. ET/PT) on CBS.
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Sat, Oct 2nd 2010 03:45 pm
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Sat, Oct 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
National Grid representative Dennis Eisenbeck visited the Lewiston Town Board Monday session, where he explained some of the problems created from the company's offering of electrical discounts to the town and its residents.
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Sat, Oct 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
Allstate agency owners David Bielski of Tonawanda, Lawrence Decker of Cheektowaga and Joel Holka of Lewiston were recently named Agent Heroes by Allstate Insurance Company's New York Region, and awarded $500 grants each for a local youth program.
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Fri, Oct 1st 2010 07:00 pm
Whirlpool State Park is the setting for Community Missions' CareWalk. The 5K walk begins with registration at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2. The event includes a classic car show and a picnic. Special prizes will be awarded to the five runners with the most pledges.
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Fri, Oct 1st 2010 07:00 pm
Area residents with an interest in remediation efforts of Lake Ontario Ordnance Works properties, public and private, are invited to attend a meeting, Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Lewiston Senior Center, 4361 Lower River Road, beginning at 9:30 a.m.
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Fri, Oct 1st 2010 07:00 pm
On Saturday, Oct. 2, residents of Niagara County will gather at Artpark in support of the Alzheimer's Association's Memory Walk.
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Fri, Oct 1st 2010 03:35 pm
Americans over age 65 are five times more likely to be physically inactive than those between the ages of 18 and 24. Many older adults say they don't exercise because they don't have the strength and stamina for it. But this is a vicious cycle. The lack of physical activity actually causes older adults to lose even more of their strength and stamina.
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Fri, Oct 1st 2010 03:00 pm
More than 7 million women age 50 to 74 in the U.S. have not been screened for breast cancer.
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Thu, Sep 30th 2010 05:00 pm
In honor of October being National Fire Prevention Month, Allstate Insurance Company is providing consumers with critical reminders for reducing the risk of a fire and fire-related injuries as well as tips to keep in mind should a fire occur in your home.
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Thu, Sep 30th 2010 04:35 pm
The Girl Scouts of Western New York is launching the 2010 Girl Scout Cookie sale season this week.
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Thu, Sep 30th 2010 03:30 pm
Before you know it the 115th annual YMCA Turkey Trot will be trotting down Delaware Avenue in Buffalo. Question is have you registered yet?
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Thu, Sep 30th 2010 03:30 pm
An angler creel survey on Lake Ontario tributaries will be conducted this fall on 23 tributary streams ranging from the Niagara River eastward to the Black River in Jefferson County. Major stream fisheries the survey will include are: Eighteen Mile Creek, Oak Orchard Creek, Sandy Creek, Irondequoit Creek, Oswego River, Salmon River, North and South Sandy Creeks and the Black River.
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Thu, Sep 30th 2010 03:25 pm
The Adams Fire Co. is holding a community awareness and fire prevention day from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3. Features include the video theatre showcase, smoke trailer, live fire demonstrations and refreshments from the Adams Auxiliary.
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Thu, Sep 30th 2010 03:00 pm
Edward Tase Jr. of Lockport has been elected to a five-year term on the board of directors of the Firemen's Association of the State of New York.
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Thu, Sep 30th 2010 03:00 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University's eighth annual fundraising gala, "Fly Me to the Moon!" will be held on Saturday, Oct. 16.
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Thu, Sep 30th 2010 03:00 pm
The Charles N. DeGlopper Memorial Post 9249 Ladies Auxiliary will host its annual Chili Cook-off from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 16.
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Thu, Sep 30th 2010 03:00 pm
Have you ever wondered what happened to your favorite teacher, best friend or the class clown from your elementary school?
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Thu, Sep 30th 2010 03:00 pm
The National Federation of Independent Business, the country's leading association of small businesses, has announced its endorsement of State Sen. George Maziarz for re-election in the 62nd Senate District.
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Sat, Sep 25th 2010 11:20 am
Celebrate the beginning of autumn in the historic Village of Lewiston with the work of Western New York's most talented crafters and jewelry artists this weekend. The 27th annual Lewiston Harvest Festival and Craft Show will take place on Saturday, Sept. 25, and Sunday, Sept. 26, along Center Street. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and is free and open to the public.
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