It's no secret that school cleaners have a difficult job. That's why 10 students at Edward Town Middle school helped out after school on March 14 as part of the school's "Cleaner Appreciation Day."

Project will enhance international tourism destination and create 240 construction-related jobs.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced a $29.7 million investment for New York Works projects to upgrade and repair six parks in Western New York.

Anyone who has an interest in the diverse history of the Niagara Region is welcome to attend the Annual Congress of the Niagara County Federation of Historical Societies.

They've cast up dust on family barbecues, damaged farmer's crops, dug ruts in parks, and their noise has forced residents to close windows despite balmy weather.

In the wake of complaints, the Wheatfield Town Board on Monday approved up to $7,000 to provide about nine extra Niagara County Sheriff's Office ATV patrols to provide "stings" on those riding ATVs and motorcycles illegally.

The town's contract with the NCSO already provides ATV patrols in areas difficult to reach by car two or three times a year, according to Town Supervisor Bob Cliffe. He's hoping the additional patrols will help solve the growing problem of irresponsible ATV and motorcycle riders driving off-road in posted and private areas.

The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education meeting started out on a high note on March 21 with a commendation to Natalie Borga, named 2012 valedictorian.

Borga has a 100 percent plus average, is active in numerous school organizations and does community service.

The meeting took a turn when more than 30 people signed in to speak during the public comment portion.

For two hours students, parents and teachers came forward to plead to save the music program in the K-5 grade levels. Each voiced how music was an integral part of their life or their child's life.

About 85 representatives of the community who have a vested interest in the survival of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station met at the base for a breakfast update Monday.

Angie Kulikowski, 93, thoroughly enjoys Wheatfield's senior citizen dances.

Niagara County lawmakers unanimously backed a proposal to assign a new mission to the 107th Air Wing at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station after a freshman legislator whose district includes the vulnerable air base asked colleagues to get behind the proposal as "the best option currently on the table."

Legislator Kathryn Lance, R-Wheatfield, introduced a resolution in the County Legislature Tuesday that made the deliberative body one of the first to formally back a plan, cobbled together by a federally chartered panel of governors, that would shift the 107th Airlift Wing—which currently flies C-130 transport aircraft—to a reconnaissance role.

Cleaners at Niagara-Wheatfield High School have been finding bits of primary-colored feathers and fluff strewn on the floor near the auditorium this week.

Drama of 'Titanic' sets sail in Starpoint musical

Mother Nature did some severe pruning in the Town of Niagara during Saturday's windstorm.

Wheatfield Pediatrics, located at 2890 Niagara Falls Blvd., in Wheatfield, recently broke ground to mark the start of the construction of an additional 4,000-square-feet of space to its existing building.

More than 70 people braved snow, sleet and slick roads to visit Health System Services on Williams Road in Wheatfield for Sleep Apnea Education Day.

The Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation's 19th annual Baskets O'Plenty Auction is set for Thursday, March 8, at BPO Elks Lodge No. 346.

Wheatfield residents were able to see the 64-gallon recycling totes and Modern Disposal Service's natural gas-powered truck.

The Niagara-Wheatfield junior varsity and varsity girls basketball players were big winners off the court, raising more than $1,000 for the American Cancer Society.

Medical Center welcomes the arrival of its da Vinci Si surgical system

Join Leadership Niagara for its 2012 Leader of the Year luncheon. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 26, at the Four Points by Sheraton, 7001 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.

Register now at $40 per seat, $50 for a patron seat, which gives you recognition at the event, or reserve a table of 10 for $500. To register, contact Tracy Fletcher at 716-998-0351.

Colonial Village Elementary School's recent family reading night featured the Mike Randall & Friends "Reading is Magic!" show.

The Orleans/Niagara BOCES Niagara Academy Middle School students were assigned the book "The Misfits" by James Howe to read.

The Empire State Winter Games, a multiple day sporting event, took place Feb. 2-5 in Lake Placid.

The aviation class at Niagara-Wheatfield High School, taught by science teacher Norm Utech, recently visited the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport's TSA secure facility as well as the FAA's air traffic control tower.

Members of the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center family gathered at the waterfall by the gift shop Friday to show their support for National Wear Red/Go Red for Women Day.

Niagara-Wheatfield Superintendent Carl Militello, beset by angry union members, budget shortfalls and a disgruntled school board, on Wednesday retired from the school district.

The troops are rallying to once again fight for the survival of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, but these fighters aren't necessarily wearing uniforms.

Beginning April 1, parking fees at Niagara Falls International Airport will double to a maximum daily rate of $10 and a weekly rate of $50.

Students at Edward Town Middle School are excited about their school's musical production of "Beauty and the Beast."

About 1,000 students lined the front hallway of Niagara-Wheatfield High School and the school band played "Pomp and Circumstance."

The Niagara Falls International Airport Stakeholders Group Inc. will promote further development and utilization of the airport.

Evelyn Lazo, R.N., B.S.N., left, and Kathleen Syposs, R.N., prepare a new motorized stretcher for use in Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's ER1 emergency department.

It wasn't your everyday reorganization meeting Monday night at the Town of Niagara's Calvin K. Richards Senior/Youth Activity Center.

The Counseling and Career Center at Niagara-Wheatfield High School recently hosted an Alumni Day at the school's auditorium.

Culinary arts students Tiffanie Tisack's and Taylor Brielley's gingerbread house creation took third place at the Gilda's Club Competition.

Three seventh-grade students at Edward Town Middle School recently held a fundraiser to support the SPCA of Niagara.

As another year ticks down this weekend, it's time to reflect on 2011 and look ahead to 2012.

Mike Dallessandro, the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District's transportation director, was the guest speaker at the Lewiston No. 2 Volunteer Fire Department recently.

Fricano Primary School students gathered to decorate more than 250 homemade holiday treats to be shipped to U.S. troops in Afghanistan and at home.

Every year, the Haseley family on Lockport Road, right across from the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station entrance, puts up a holiday display. (photo by Marc Carpenter)

One of the largest Christmas displays in the area is done by the Greinert family over three acres at 6962 Errick Road, Wheatfield. Paul Greinert carries on the tradition started 26 years ago by his dad, Ed Greinert, former town supervisor.

Visitors are welcome, but asked to stay in their cars due to the vast amount of wiring involved for the many different scenes, showing elves, snowmen, a nativity scene, shooting stars, snowflakes, candy canes, wreaths, Christmas trees, carolers, Santa's sleigh, and much more, including the toy-filled choo-choo train shown above right.