Thu, Aug 5th 2010 01:00 pm
One hundred and twenty-five cars jammed the Big R pit area last Friday night. The action was hot and heavy throughout the six-feature program that entertained the packed house on the grandstands side for the July 30 Grelak Mechanical/WGR 550 program at the Western New York oval.
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Sat, Jul 31st 2010 08:45 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce held its first Niagara River Region Golf Outing on July 26 at the Niagara Frontier Country Club. Registered golfers enjoyed a beautiful day on the 18th hole private course, followed by cocktails, dinner and awards.
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Thu, Jul 29th 2010 08:00 am
Ransomville Speedway management fought Mother Nature and won last Friday night. Despite heavy early-morning rain, the staff at the Big R forged on and at 7:15 p.m. threw the first green flag for the 106 competitors who filled the pit area on Mighty Taco and Modern Corporation night. The early-day moisture provided for plenty of side-by-side racing action.
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Thu, Jul 29th 2010 08:00 am
Members of the Niagara Power baseball team of Niagara Falls and the Town of Niagara Recreation Department recently held a pitching camp at the Town of Niagara Community Center. Members of the boys' majors and travel teams were able to participate at the event.
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Thu, Jul 22nd 2010 03:00 pm
Early morning showers gave way to afternoon sunshine and hot temperatures last Friday at the Big R. A total of 98 cars filled the pit area for the night's races sponsored by Jetport Lounge, Niagara's Lazy Lakes Camping Resort and the Talking Phone Book. Kid's rides for the first 200 youngsters started the night off followed by hot racing action.
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Mon, Jul 19th 2010 12:00 pm
Niagara County's Parks and Recreation Department is offering a waterfront lifeguard certification course, provided at least six individuals register for the course.
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Thu, Jul 15th 2010 12:00 pm
The Wheatfield MUNY AA baseball team won three games last week to improve to 9-7 on the season.
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Thu, Jul 15th 2010 12:00 pm
Due to inclement weather, the management of Ransomville Speedway was forced to pull the plug on the July 9 racing program.
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Thu, Jul 15th 2010 09:00 am
You have seen them flying by with young and old alike at the controls, and you think, "Wow! They're fast."
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 02:45 pm
Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ-Northeast District and the Niagara Power collegiate baseball organization have teamed up to sponsor Faith Night at Sal Maglie Stadium (1201 Hyde Park Blvd., Niagara Falls) on Friday, July 16. The Niagara Power will take on the Webster Yankees at 7 p.m.
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 01:00 pm
Independent Living of Niagara County will hold its fifth annual Bass Fishing Derby, with a celebratory barbecue following, on Sunday, Aug. 1, at the Lower Niagara River, at the Fin, Feather and Fur Conservation Club in Lewiston.
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 09:00 am
Niagara Pythons All Stars Cheerleading's second annual summer clinic will be held for youth ages 6-11 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 13 and 14, and for ages 12-18 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. July 20 and 21.
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Thu, Jul 8th 2010 07:00 am
The inaugural Battle at the Border is officially in the books, as Ransomville Speedway completed the schedule highlight last Friday night. A total of 30 358 Modifieds gathered in Western New York looking for the $5,000 grand prize. Another 51 Sportsman and Streetstocks filled the pit area, bringing the car count to 81 with just three divisions on the card.
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Thu, Jul 1st 2010 04:00 pm
Anchor Marine on Grand Island is holding its second annual Greater Niagara AYA Tournament on Saturday, July 17.
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Thu, Jul 1st 2010 01:00 pm
A total of 122 cars signed in pit side last Friday night as Honeoye Auto Parts, Dig Safely NY, and Wendt's Propane presented a full card of Mighty Taco Modifieds, Original Pizza Logs Sportsman, Ki-Po Chevrolet Streetstocks, Gippsters Collision 4 Bangers, and Original Pizza Logs Micro Sprints at Ransomville Speedway.
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Sat, Jun 26th 2010 11:00 am
United Way of Greater Niagara and the new Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course in Lewiston are teaming up for the first ever golf tournament to be held at the course on Thursday, July 22.
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Thu, Jun 24th 2010 09:00 am
Last Friday, for the seventh straight show of 2010, Ransomville Speedway enjoyed car counts numbering in the triple digits.
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Fri, Jun 18th 2010 09:00 pm
More than 160 golfers took to the links June 8 at the Niagara Falls Country Club for the 19th annual Niagara Cup Classic golf tournament.
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Fri, Jun 18th 2010 08:00 pm
The Wheatfield MUNY AA baseball team split a pair of games last week to get to 5-4 on the season.
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Fri, Jun 11th 2010 06:55 pm
The Ransomville Lions will host the annual Lions Night at the Races, Friday, Aug. 20, at Ransomville Speedway, to benefit the Niagara Frontier Radio Reading Program.
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Fri, Jun 11th 2010 06:00 pm
A total of 100 cars signed in for competition June 4 at Ransomville Speedway. Mother Nature proved not to be a friend as light showers hit the area just as the hot lap session came to a close. Big R management forged on, and was able to complete the entire racing program in less than two-and-a-half hours amidst on and off moisture.
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Fri, Jun 11th 2010 08:00 am
The Buffalo Bills Alumni Foundation announced this week it will bring the hallowed halls of Canton, Ohio, to Western New York as it salutes the legends of the NFL at the 2010 edition of its annual Weekend of Events in September.
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Thu, Jun 10th 2010 10:00 am
Fishing was one of Shawn Stoneham's favorite things before leukemia took his life at age 10 five years ago.
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Sat, Jun 5th 2010 08:00 pm
The 15th annual Ilio DiPaolo Scholarship Award night was held May 27 at Ilio DiPaolo's Restaurant, 3785 South Park Ave. in Blasdell, honoring five top local high school wrestlers for their wrestling excellence, academic achievement and citizenship.
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Sat, Jun 5th 2010 08:00 pm
Independent Living of Niagara County will hold its fifth annual Bass Fishing Derby at the Lower Niagara River on Sunday, Aug. 1. A celebratory barbecue and awards ceremony will follow at The Fin, Feather & Fur Conservation Club in Lewiston.
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Sat, Jun 5th 2010 08:00 pm
Friday, May 28, was a stellar night at the Big R, as over 100 cars jammed the pit area for the fourth straight week. Labatt and National Maintenance Contracting Corporation presented a 50-lap Mighty Taco Modified main event in addition to a complete show of Original Pizza Logs Sportsman, Ki-Po Chevrolet Streetstocks, and Bobcat of Buffalo Firehall Enduros. Picture perfect weather greeted the 2,000-plus race fans in attendance as they witnessed plenty of side-by-side racing action throughout the night.
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Sat, May 22nd 2010 10:00 am
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 3-1 has announced that following limited attendance at its earlier session and with anticipated high boater activity this upcoming season, it will be holding another public education "About Boating Safely Course" on Saturday, June 12, at the Fort Niagara Officer's Club, 1 Scott Ave, in Fort Niagara State Park, Youngstown.
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Sat, May 22nd 2010 09:00 am
Students from the Lewiston Dance Center are letting loose after they completed a difficult and long rehearsal for their annual recital.
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Sat, May 22nd 2010 09:00 am
A limited number of foursomes, sponsorship opportunities and dinner openings are available for the 19th annual Niagara Cup Classic.
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Sat, May 22nd 2010 09:00 am
Bright blue skies greeted race fans for Johnston's Restaurant night, Friday, May 14, at Ransomville Speedway. A total of 100 cars signed in pit side, making it the Big R's second straight event with car counts in the triple digits. A great crowd was also on hand to enjoy the side-by-side racing action.
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Thu, May 20th 2010 09:00 am
Dancers from Time to Dance in the Town of Niagara recently competed at the Hall of Fame Dance Challenge at The Niagara Falls Conference Center.
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Thu, May 20th 2010 09:00 am
Registration for this summer's 2010 Empire State Games is now under way online at www.empirestategames.org.
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