Fri, Jun 28th 2024 04:10 pm
Congratulations to the 29 graduates from the Orleans/Niagara BOCES' Niagara Academy! School Principal Roger Broeker, Assistant Principal Michelle Kulbago, and their staff were very excited to see the students get handed their diplomas by their school district's representatives.
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Wed, Jun 26th 2024 07:30 pm
The City of North Tonawanda Office of the Mayor is proud to announce an exciting new project proposal to design a city flag that embodies our rich history, vibrant culture, and ongoing revitalization. This initiative seeks to draw inspiration from our past while highlighting our dedication to continuous advancement and progress.
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Wed, Jun 26th 2024 07:30 pm
The Niagara County Department of Health nursing division, in partnership with the Niagara County Office for the Aging, is offering a free diabetes self-management workshop. The six-week session starts July 22 and is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays at the North Tonawanda Library, 505 Meadow Drive.
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Mon, Jun 24th 2024 12:50 pm
The Town of Niagara recently announced the 2024 "Music Mania Mondays" lineup. Events are held each Monday night at Veteran's Memorial Community Park, at 7000 Lockport Road.
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Mon, Jun 24th 2024 12:30 pm
After a somewhat winter hiatus, the Kiwanis Club of Niagara-Wheatfield is back serving our community.
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Mon, Jun 24th 2024 10:30 am
Niagara Charter School students took part in their annual field day on Tuesday, June 18, competing outside in many fun physical challenges and games to cap off an awesome school year. Throughout the day, 350 students practiced great teamwork and sportsmanship testing skills as they raced, jumped, and worked together through the field day stations.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2024 08:45 pm
Sheriff Michael J. Filicetti announced the corrections division of the Niagara County Sheriff's Office has achieved reaccreditation from the New York State Sheriff's Association.
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Fri, Jun 21st 2024 03:10 pm
Representatives from Niagara Falls State Park and the 5th Annual Niagara Falls Juneteenth Festival committee joined together Friday to raise the Juneteenth flag outside of the welcome center plaza.
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Thu, Jun 20th 2024 06:45 pm
The Council for Older Adults (COA) in Niagara County invites residents over age 55 to enter the COA amateur art exhibit. This event includes original artwork in oil, watercolor, sketches, needlework, photography, pottery, jewelry, sculpture and woodworking. Each artist must be at least 55 years old and may submit up to five pieces of art.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2024 01:20 pm
The K-Kids of West Street Elementary and Errick Road Elementary schools enjoyed a luncheon hosted by the Kiwanis Club of Niagara-Wheatfield. The lunches were given as an acknowledgement of their leadership projects and programs held at their respective schools throughout the year.
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Tue, Jun 18th 2024 07:00 am
On Saturday, the Wheatfield Lions Club officially dedicated the new fishing deck and improvements to the pond at our Five Senses Park, and accessible trails made possible with the efforts of many people both within our organization - but also thanks to Niagara Greenway funds. Dedicated to past club President Lion Walter Garrow, this amazing project was created, promoted and chaired by Lion Walt with great care and attention.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:30 pm
Under these memorandums of understanding (MOU), NYSERDA, through its build-ready program, will work closely with Tompkins County in the Southern Tier and Niagara County in Western New York to explore the feasibility of developing renewable energy projects on otherwise underutilized sites, including a landfill and unused land surrounding an active airport.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:10 pm
SUNY Niagara is partnering with the Niagara Falls City School District to offer a free college course to parents whose children are enrolled in the district. The course, English 102: writing II and introduction to literature, reinforces writing skills and introduces students to the study of literature.
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Fri, Jun 14th 2024 12:10 pm
Paul Accardo, CEO and president of Crown Benefits Group, was awarded Empower's Humanitarian Award for his commitment to the intellectually and developmentally disabled community.
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Mon, Jun 10th 2024 01:55 pm
Project 308 Gallery will present the ninth annual Oliver Street Art Festival, set to take place from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, on Oliver Street (between Schenck and Robinson streets) in North Tonawanda. Organizers said the event will feature more than 60 regional artist vendors "offering a diverse array of handcrafted items, artwork and vintage wares.
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Mon, Jun 10th 2024 01:55 pm
The Oliver Street Merchants, in partnership with Niagara Pride, are excited to host the fourth annual Oliver Street Pride Fest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 15 at Heritage Park in North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Jun 7th 2024 11:00 am
As I watched the young man ride his bicycle past me down Hyde Park Boulevard, I could not help but notice a few things.
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Thu, Jun 6th 2024 03:40 pm
Acclaimed author Robert Brighton (the "Avenging Angel Detective Agency Mysteries") will entertain and enlighten attendees with his thought-provoking presentation: "Tourist Town or Manufacturing Mecca - Niagara Falls' Existential Dilemma." The event is to be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the LaSalle Branch auditorium of the Niagara Falls Public Library.
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Wed, Jun 5th 2024 08:15 pm
Wegmans Food Markets has kicked off its companywide "Fill the Bus/Fill the Backpack" scan campaign to help ensure school-aged children continue to have access to adequate food during the summer months when they lose access to free and reduced-price school lunches.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:55 pm
Dawn Cody of Wheatfield was honored with Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper's Volunteer of the Year Award at BNW's "Emerald Evening 35th Anniversary Gala" held May 21.
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Mon, Jun 3rd 2024 04:05 pm
The Niagara County Office for the Aging (OFA) is planning a monthlong information campaign as part of its efforts to raise awareness of elder abuse.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 01:05 pm
Tonawandas Gateway Harbor Inc. has announced our 22nd season of providing entertainment and events at Tonawandas Gateway Harbor Park, located at the western terminus of the Erie Canal, in the cities of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda.
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Fri, May 31st 2024 11:00 am
You know that cheeseburger and fries combo you've been dreaming about at night? It's served at Lumberjack's Patio Grill.
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Wed, May 29th 2024 07:10 pm
Wegmans is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its employee scholarship program. Since it began in 1984, more than 46,500 Wegmans employees have been awarded scholarships totaling $145 million. This year, approximately 1,500 new recipients were awarded scholarships. The company expects to pay out more than $6.5 million in tuition assistance to both new and returning scholarship recipients during the 2024-25 school year.
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Tue, May 28th 2024 12:55 pm
The NWTA Scholarship committee has announced its 2024 scholarship winners:
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Tue, May 28th 2024 07:00 am
SUNY Niagara is celebrating a historic achievement for its surgical technology program. The graduating Class of 2024 marks a first in the program's history, with all 15 students earning a passing grade on the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certified surgical technologist (CST) exam, giving the cohort a 100% pass rate.
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Thu, May 23rd 2024 07:55 pm
The Sutherland Masonic Temple will celebrate its 125th anniversary this year with a series of special events and free tours.
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Wed, May 22nd 2024 08:15 pm
The Health Association of Niagara County will host the annual "Niagara County Senior Walk in the Park, Celebrating Older Americans." There is no charge to attend for Niagara County residents. This event will include a health fair, refreshments, entertainment by Okie Rich, health screenings, warm-up activities, choice of three walks in the park, and raffles. The first 400 people will receive a free bag, T-shirt and lunch.
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Wed, May 22nd 2024 08:15 pm
The City of North Tonawanda recently confirmed Solar Simplified as its community solar administrator to bring substantial savings and sustainable energy solutions to its residents. This initiative underscores the city's commitment to environmental stewardship and economic savings for its citizens.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 03:05 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced the opening of its new EMS crew-designated room in the ER1 emergency department, providing a dedicated space for crews to rest and enjoy refreshments while stopping at Memorial.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 12:50 pm
The Niagara County Legislature has passed a resolution recognizing May 19-25 as "National EMS Week," a time to honor our emergency personnel who are the frontlines of providing immediate care to those in need. This is the 50th anniversary for National EMS Week.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 10:40 am
Niagara Pride is excited to release its most event-packed schedule for Pride season ever. This year, not only will Niagara Pride be partnering again with Calhoon's Pub, Oliver Street Merchants Association, and Old Falls Street in order to host Newfane Pride, Oliver Street Pride (North Tonawanda), and Rainbow City Pride (Niagara Falls), but it is thrilled to announce that, for the first time - in partnership with the Kenan Center - Lockport will have its first Pride festival ever.
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Mon, May 20th 2024 07:00 am
The Station of the Cross Catholic Media Network, headquartered in Buffalo, is marking its 25-year anniversary with a celebration Aug. 24 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center.
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Fri, May 17th 2024 02:25 pm
Empire State Development today announced the new Quicklee's Travel Center has officially opened in the Town of Niagara. The facility, at 6021 Porter Road, offers a convenience store, Tim Hortons restaurant, laser vehicle wash, and other amenities for tour bus drivers, travelers and the trucking community.
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Fri, May 17th 2024 11:50 am
Registration is open for a staple of the area developmental disability community - the 36th annual Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day (DDDAY) - taking place Tuesday, May 21, at the Niagara Falls Convention Center, 101 Old Falls St.
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Fri, May 17th 2024 09:20 am
Niagara Wheatfield High School announces the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period of the 2023-24 academic year.
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Fri, May 17th 2024 09:15 am
Edward Town Middle School announces the following students were named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the third quarter marking period of the 2023-24 academic year.
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Thu, May 16th 2024 03:15 pm
In collaboration with the Oliver Street Merchants and North Tonawanda City Hall, Niagara Pride is set to host a momentous Pride flag ceremony in North Tonawanda on May 31 at 1:30 p.m., marking the commencement of a month filled with celebratory events.
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Thu, May 16th 2024 03:15 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center announced a "groundbreaking partnership" with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County's SNAP-ED program to present a "transformative nutritional program" called "Spice Up Your Life."
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Wed, May 15th 2024 08:25 pm
The SUNY Niagara Alumni Association is seeking submissions for its Distinguished Alumni Award. Established in 1988, this award is the college's highest honor, recognizing graduates for outstanding professional achievements, commitment to volunteer work and community involvement, among other criteria and qualifications.
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