Wed, Feb 14th 2018 02:15 pm
Congressman Chris Collins applauded President Donald Trump's budget proposal, which includes funding for a state-of-the-art fitness facility at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station. Last year, Collins corresponded with the Air Force to request funding for this facility be expedited to be included in the fiscal year 2019 budget instead of the original proposal for FY21.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2018 08:45 pm
The Town of Wheatfield Town Board met for the second time in 2018 Monday night. The meeting was didn't last very long, but several items were approved, all with relevance to town residents.
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Fri, Feb 9th 2018 08:40 pm
For years now, other than a few surviving stores, the Summit Park Mall complex along Williams Road has been a ghost town. As 2018 progresses, the light is seeming to shine brighter for the complex.
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Fri, Feb 2nd 2018 02:40 pm
On Jan. 24, members and officers from Niagara County Central, Niagara Falls USA, Albion, and Grand Island Rotary clubs, as well as the leadership from District 7090 gathered at Niagara County Community College in Sanborn. The groups wanted to meet the new leadership of the college and give them a welcome to Niagara County.
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Fri, Feb 2nd 2018 02:40 pm
Empower, the not-for-profit organization formerly known as Niagara Cerebral Palsy, has opened a second bottle and can redemption center, called Empties for Empower, at 3571 Niagara Falls Blvd.
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Fri, Feb 2nd 2018 02:40 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has received a Brownfield Cleanup Program (BCP) application from Enterprise Lumber & Silo LLC for a site known as 211 Main St., site ID No. C932171. This site is located in the City of North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 07:00 am
As the clock struck 7:30 p.m. Monday night, Town of Wheatfield Supervisor Don MacSwan called the regular Town Board meeting to order by banging his grandfather's gavel on the desk, something that meant a lot to MacSwan.
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Fri, Jan 26th 2018 07:00 am
With great sadness, Sheriff James R. Voutour announced Saturday the sudden passing of Niagara County Sheriff's Office canine EJ, handled by his partner Deputy Richard Bull. On Jan. 19, Bull, his handler, discovered EJ unresponsive inside his kennel.
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Thu, Jan 25th 2018 04:15 pm
The Niagara Small Business Development Center, in conjunction with Niagara County Community College, is hosting a free workshop called "Start-Up Café" on Saturday, Jan. 27.
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Tue, Jan 23rd 2018 04:35 pm
H & M, Hennes and Mauritz Inc., one of the world's largest fashion retailers, has announced a new location in Niagara Falls. Measuring approximately 21,000 square feet, the new location at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls is set to open this summer. H&M officials said they have experienced a warm welcome from customers and fans in New York and are happy to continue to expand store and employee counts in the state.
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Mon, Jan 22nd 2018 05:05 pm
City of North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas and his wife, Linda, announce the eighth annual Mayor's Charity Snowflake Ball will be held Saturday, Feb. 17, at Gratwick Banquet Hall, 110 Ward Road, North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 03:30 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas has appointed Cathy A. Oddo as executive director. She will lead the Chamber of Commerce and concentrate on membership and events.
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Fri, Jan 19th 2018 03:30 pm
On Tuesday night, the Town of Niagara Town Board had a fairly quick meeting, but ultimately accomplished a bit to help improve the town.
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Fri, Jan 12th 2018 03:30 pm
Last Wednesday, the North Tonawanda Common Council met for their first meeting of 2018. In front of a light crowd on a cold, snowy night, the meeting was brief and covered a few topics.
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Fri, Jan 12th 2018 03:30 pm
This past summer, former Town of Wheatfield Supervisor Bob Cliffe announced he wouldn't be running for re-election. This decision opened up a seat as the town's supervisor. As with any government job, the supervisor's job is difficult and can be strenuous. People wondered who would step into Cliffe's spot. In comes Don MacSwan.
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Fri, Jan 12th 2018 03:30 pm
On what could end up being the coldest day of 2018, North Tonawanda citizens and leaders packed into Lumber City Church in the lower level of the Hope Center, 383 Vandervoort St., for the Hope Way dedication.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:10 pm
When the New Years Eve ball dropped to signify the start of 2018, it also signified change. As people began setting New Years resolutions to change lifestyles, the Town of Wheatfield also adjusted to change.
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Fri, Jan 5th 2018 03:10 pm
As the clock turned to 2018, North Tonawanda rang in the New Year by swearing in elected candidates from November.
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Fri, Dec 29th 2017 10:05 pm
As 2017 comes closer to an end, it's time to turn focus toward 2018: a clean slate.
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Fri, Dec 29th 2017 10:00 pm
Over the past year, Niagara-Wheatfield and North Tonawanda High School have been battling on the field, with student-athletes showing pride for their respective schools. The two schools accomplished a few feats that made hometown residents proud to call the area home. With that, here is a recap of some of those accomplishments from the past year.
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Fri, Dec 29th 2017 09:55 pm
John White, Rockin' With Santa creator, believes the holidays are a time to give back to others. Over the last month, White, alongside volunteers, did that and then some this winter.
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Tue, Dec 26th 2017 07:00 am
The American Legion Wheatfield Post 1451 will celebrate New Year's Eve on Sunday, Dec. 31, in its lounge at 6525 Ward Road, Sanborn.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2017 07:05 am
On Tuesday night, the Town of Niagara Town Board held its final meeting of 2017. The meeting was relatively quick, but the end of the meeting held something new for Supervisor Lee Wallace.
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Fri, Dec 22nd 2017 07:00 am
On Dec. 11, Lake Ontario Post 313 Veterans of Foreign Wars presented recognition plaques and proclamations to Town of Niagara officials for their support of local veterans.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:10 pm
On Tuesday night, North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur Pappas announced the next round of Hometown Heroes banners to be revealed in the city. The banners are now open to all veterans and not just active duty members. This year the American Legion Sikora Post 1322 recognized MM2 Stephen Sikora, U.S. Navy; Sgt. John Lukasik, U.S. Army Corps; and PFC Stanley Maziarz, U.S. Army.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:05 pm
On Dec. 19, 20 and 21, the Town of Niagara Recreation Department will host Christmas week at the Calvin K. Richards Senior/Youth Activity Center, 7000 Lockport Road. The three days of events will include Christmas activities for children and families to enjoy.
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Fri, Dec 15th 2017 09:00 pm
Setting up a fundraiser for a cause is no easy task. To Jordan Fox, 18, setting up a scholarship in Joey Brochey's name was an absolute must. With the hard work of Fox, there will be a memorial hockey game from 3-5 p.m. Saturday at Hyde Park Ice Pavilion.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2017 03:55 pm
The Thunder of Niagara Air Show has announced its 2018 lineup of the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, and the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbird Demonstration Team.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2017 03:50 pm
On Monday night at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, 28 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls, there was a live auction for winning gingerbread houses judged. There were five categories of gingerbread houses: amateur division, children's division, college division, high school division and professional division.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2017 02:55 pm
The Sanborn Historical Society is hosting "Caroling At The Farm" on Saturday, Dec. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the farm museum, 2660 Saunders Settlement Road.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2017 02:50 pm
On Monday night the Town of Wheatfield Town Board held its regular meeting at Town Hall. The meeting was rather brief, but accomplished a few things that could have future effects on the town.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2017 10:20 am
On Thursday, Dec. 7, the Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas will host its holiday mixer at Lumber City Pizza Company, 1269 Erie Ave., North Tonawanda, from 5-8 p.m.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2017 10:00 am
At last Tuesday's North Tonawanda Common Council meeting, the meeting moved along rather quick, but a majority of the meeting was conducted by citizens during public input. Many of the topics discussed involved issues citizens were having in the area and felt the city should take some accountability to fix them.
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Wed, Nov 22nd 2017 11:45 pm
The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute will open its life-size gingerbread village on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 28 Old Falls St., Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Nov 22nd 2017 09:30 pm
For around 20 years, John White's Rockin' With Santa campaign has helped kids in need around the Tonawanda and North Tonawanda area have a good Christmas.
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Wed, Nov 22nd 2017 09:20 pm
On Monday night at the Wheatfield Town Hall, the Town Board held its regular board meeting, but prior to that, it held a public hearing to discuss rezoning of a development around Forest Parkway, on the east side of Shawnee Road.
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Fri, Nov 10th 2017 02:30 pm
The Town of Wheatfield Town Board approved its $13,127,159 budget, with modifications to the general fund, decreasing total budget appropriations and estimated revenues by $21,210.
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Fri, Nov 10th 2017 02:30 pm
The 2017 Niagara-Wheatfield girls volleyball season was one that many will remember throughout the Falcons program. Coach Brandi Cochran's team won the Niagara Frontier League championship, lost two matches all season and reached the program's first ever Section VI championship.
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Fri, Nov 10th 2017 02:30 pm
On Saturday, Wheatfield Town Historian Justin Higner presented a model sculpture of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald at a Tribute for Edmund Fitzgerald at Water Street Landing in Lewiston.
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Thu, Nov 9th 2017 06:30 pm
Earlier Thursday afternoon, citizens in the Town of Niagara on Grauer Road were asked by police to shelter in place due to a police incident. The first word is the incident ended with an arrest. Also, nobody was hurt in the incident. According to nyalert.gov, the shelter in place was cancelled at 1:31 p.m. and citizens were able to resume normal activities.
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