Thu, Jul 18th 2019 08:15 am
Recently, the Wheatfield Lions Club hosted a picnic for the blind at the Five Senses Park on Ward Road. The picnic brought visually impaired from across Niagara County for a day of fun.
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Thu, Jul 18th 2019 07:30 am
Recently, Wheatfield Family Dentistry held an open house fundraiser for Make-A-Wish of Western New York. The firm offered free sandwiches and ice cream from an Anderson's food truck. Other events included free pony rides from Blaze's Pony Express and a jumbo inflatable slide donated by Entercom Communications from Pig Belly Entertainment.
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Thu, Jul 18th 2019 07:00 am
It was a light and brief meeting for the North Tonawanda Common Council, but security in schools was an important item put forth to the agenda.
The council entered into an agreement Tuesday with the North Tonawanda City School District to assign a North Tonawanda police officer as school resource officer at the middle and high schools.
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Wed, Jul 17th 2019 08:00 pm
From 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, the second Smiles for Owen fundraiser will be held. All proceeds from the event will benefit the SUDC Foundation to further support their mission to promote awareness, advocate for research, and support those affected by sudden unexpected or unexplained death in childhood.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2019 04:05 pm
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority announced Tuesday that the Niagara Falls International Airport, 2035 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, will, once again, host a unique 5K race using its main runway at 10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 18.
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Thu, Jul 11th 2019 03:55 pm
The Firemen's Association of the State of New York has awarded the 2019 FASNY Gerard J. Buckenmeyer Volunteer Scholarship to Megan Amacher of Sanborn. Amacher received a certificate and scholarship of $1,500 for her volunteer service in the community from Andrew Pilecki, member of the FASNY board of directors.
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Wed, Jul 10th 2019 05:25 pm
Drop down the final credits, that's (unfortunately) a wrap.
Recently, the Tribune was informed that Four Seasons Cinema, located off Military Road and 4th Avenue, will be closing within the next month, around the first week of August or sooner.
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Tue, Jul 9th 2019 04:05 pm
Those who have driven down River Road of late may have seen a massive complex being constructed across from Recreational Warehouse.
That massive complex - 600 River Road Apartments - was welcomed to the North Tonawanda community Tuesday at a ribbon-cutting held at the facility.
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Thu, Jul 4th 2019 08:00 am
Monday evening, the Town of Wheatfield Town Board held its regular meeting for July. The meeting began with a public hearing regarding terms of office. The board's goal is to extend the term limit for supervisor from two years to four.
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Thu, Jun 27th 2019 03:15 pm
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy Jr. announced last Friday that Casey Lipps, 26, of North Tonawanda pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo to committing contempt of court by impermissibly leaking secret grand jury information. The charge carries a maximum penalty of life in prison.
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Thu, Jun 27th 2019 03:10 pm
Recently, North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas and the Common Council awarded proclamations to Lawrence H. Cook II and Greer Hamilton of the John R. Oishei Foundation.
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Thu, Jun 27th 2019 03:05 pm
Recently, I had the chance to take a little vacation to Colorado Springs, and let me tell you, it's a whole different world out there.
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Thu, Jun 20th 2019 07:05 am
Stonewall Property Management recently announced their official open house date for 600 River Road Apartments and Townhomes. The $20 million development is one of Western New York's only leasable waterfront properties, located in North Tonawanda on the Niagara River.
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Thu, Jun 20th 2019 07:05 am
North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas announced last Friday that another city resident will experience an exterior paint makeover this summer.
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Thu, Jun 20th 2019 07:00 am
In recent weeks, there have been several rumors regarding the relationship between the Niagara County Sheriff's Office and the Town of Wheatfield.
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Thu, Jun 20th 2019 07:00 am
Tuesday night, the Town of Niagara held its monthly Town Board meeting and discussed a variety of topics, including the Grenga property on Military Road and the Fourth Avenue pathway.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2019 07:10 am
From noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, Precious Plate and Precision Process (of Liberty Drive) will host a superhero family picnic. The proceeds from the event at Gratwick Hose Fire Co. No. 6, 110 Ward Road, North Tonawanda, will benefit WNY Heroes.
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Thu, Jun 13th 2019 07:00 am
Mayor Arthur G. Pappas announced the ninth annual Project H.O.P.E. (Helping Others Paint Exteriors) will be held at Painters Plus, 800 Walck Road in North Tonawanda, at 9 a.m. Friday, June 14.
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Wed, Jun 12th 2019 07:00 pm
On Saturday, the Town of Niagara hosted its third Trash to Treasure event in Veterans Memorial Community Park, 7000 Joe Rotella Way.
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Wed, Jun 12th 2019 07:00 pm
On June 6, a man who injured and dragged a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Police Officer while riding a four-wheeled utility vehicle was sentenced to serve one year in jail for the offense.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2019 07:30 am
At Tuesday night's North Tonawanda Common Council meeting, Recreation Director Alex Domaradzki and Lumber City Development Corporation Executive Director Michael Zimmerman briefly discussed possible improvements to Gratwick Riverside Park.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2019 07:00 am
On Saturday, June 8, the Town of Niagara will host its third Trash to Treasure event in Veterans Memorial Community Park, 7000 Joe Rotella Way.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2019 07:00 am
Many have said, "You've been given the gift of life, give it back." Locals will have the opportunity to do just that and enhance or save a life come June 19.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 07:20 am
The New York State Association of County Health Officials has announced the results of its 2019 election for its board of directors and executive committee. NYSACHO represents 58 local health commissioners and public health directors, serving as the voice for all New York state's local health departments. The executive committee consists of the president, vice president/president-elect and immediate past president.
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Thu, May 30th 2019 07:15 am
On Monday, locals from the Town of Wheatfield and the Town of Niagara came together to remember the veterans who gave the ultimate sacrifice to the United States.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 12:15 pm
Wednesday, North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas joined North Tonawanda Director of Parks and Recreation Alex Domaradzki, City Engineer Dale Marshall, as well as additional city officials, for a ribbon cutting ceremony in dedication of the new boat launch kiosk at Gratwick Riverside Park.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:35 am
Back on May 4, Cub Scout Packs 833 and 824 held its yearly cleanup on Liberty Drive, which Wheatfield Councilman Larry Helwig called a great success.
It seems the efforts went for not, though, as Helwig informed residents that more illegal dumping occurred just days later at the cleanup site.
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Thu, May 23rd 2019 11:30 am
Runners and walkers alike; there is an event for you coming to the Town of Wheatfield in June.
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church and School, 6630 Luther St., will host the Bergholz 5K at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8. The event is seeking to promote health and wellness in the town, as well as facilities and operations at Holy Ghost.
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Thu, May 16th 2019 01:15 pm
Tuesday night, the Town of Niagara held its monthly Town Board meeting at Town Hall. While the meeting was rather brief, one resident - Denny Klidonas - suggested some adjustments to the town's parking ordinance.
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Thu, May 16th 2019 01:10 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Hall and Wall of Fame Committee will dedicate the Armand "Ace" Cacciatore wrestling room at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, at Niagara-Wheatfield High School. Alumni, friends and former N-W wrestlers and coaches are invited to attend the ceremony.
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Thu, May 16th 2019 01:10 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Niagara-Wheatfield recently held two fundraising events. One was the annual pancake breakfast and basket raffle, and the other a document-shredding event.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 02:05 pm
On Saturday, Cub Scout Packs 833 (Adams Fire) and 824 (Sanborn Fire) participated in the 28th Liberty Drive cleanup in Wheatfield.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 01:50 pm
Kids from North Tonawanda will put crayons to paper and draw their dream playground, which will ultimately become a reality with support from the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation, the City of North Tonawanda, BlueCrossBlueShield of Western New York's "Blue Fund," and KaBOOM!. The partners recently awarded the City of North Tonawanda with a "Build it with KaBOOM!" playground grant.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 01:45 pm
The Summit Park Mall has stood completely vacant for a little less than a year, and it could stay that way a bit longer.
On Tuesday, during the Wheatfield Local Development Corporation's annual meeting, the group announced the Big Thunder Brewing project is not ready to move forward at this time.
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Thu, May 9th 2019 01:45 pm
On Monday night, the Wheatfield Town Board held its first meeting of May. Before getting to the agenda, the board heard from Chief Constable Roger Thompson regarding a local law amending constable duties.
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Tue, May 7th 2019 03:50 pm
The Niagara Orleans Regional Land Improvement Corp. (NORLIC) voted to accept a North Tonawanda home in an effort to return abandoned properties to productive use.
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Thu, May 2nd 2019 05:10 pm
City of North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas recently announced the Arbor Day Foundation has once again named the City of North Tonawanda "2018 Tree City USA" in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest management. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation, in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and National Association of State Foresters.
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Thu, May 2nd 2019 05:10 pm
Lumber City Church is inviting local families to a unique and personal shopping experience at The Hope Center. Their goal is to serve families living below the poverty line who struggle to attain adequate clothing and apparel for themselves and their children. They will be given an opportunity to shop in a dignified way from hundreds of brand-new and never used items at prices one can afford.
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Thu, May 2nd 2019 05:00 pm
Last Saturday, the City of North Tonawanda participated in the 14th "Canal Clean Sweep."
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Thu, Apr 25th 2019 12:20 pm
Former Pekin Fire Co. President Lawrence Amacher Jr. was arrested last Wednesday for allegedly stealing $1,800 from the company's bell jar collection for his personal use, and falsifying records to hide his theft, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
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