Sat, Jun 16th 2018 07:00 am
James E. Linenfelser of Grand Island passed away June 6, 2018.
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Sat, Jun 16th 2018 07:00 am
Services at the Kaiser Funeral Home on Whitehaven Road will be held for Rita J. DeGlopper (née Mengay).
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Sat, Jun 16th 2018 07:00 am
The Grand Island Planning Board Monday recommended approval of a solar power plant on a 42-acre parcel fronting Whitehaven Road.
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Sat, Jun 16th 2018 07:00 am
Mary Dunbar-Daluisio's spirit of hope was felt Friday, June 8, in the first Grand Island Relay For Life since her passing.
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Sat, Jun 16th 2018 07:00 am
For the fifth year in a row, the Lewiston Howard Hanna branch (formerly RealtyUSA) has raised funds for WNY Heroes.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 08:30 pm
The man for whom Lewiston was named received his own monument on Thursday, as the Village of Lewiston officially unwrapped the Morgan Lewis bust inside the International Peace Garden. Acclaimed sculptor Susan Geissler created the artwork - her third monument in Lewiston, joining the Tuscarora Heroes (Center Street) and Freedom Crossing (Water Street).
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 07:35 pm
Come rain or shine, on Friday, June 22, Warfield and his band, The Young Wolfe Tones, will bring that enthusiasm to Somewhere Bar & Grill at 681 Blairville Road in Youngstown. St. Killian Importing is a sponsor for the event, while the band is courtesy of Masterson Entertainment.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 07:15 pm
On Monday, architect James Fittante presented the Village of Lewiston Planning Commission with a proposal to expand the Tops Xpress mini-market on Cayuga and South Eighth streets. The five-member panel unanimously supported the idea, which now goes to the Village Board for approval.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 06:50 pm
People have said, "If you fail, try, try again." For Zoe-Beth Brake, that's exactly what she did.
There have been six Women's Porter Cups and Brake has played in all of them. Friday evening at Niagara Falls Country Club, Brake, an Ohio State University graduate, finally reached the top and won the WPC.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 06:35 pm
After seven seasons, Emmy Award-winning co-hosts Michael Symon, Clinton Kelly and Carla Hall taped their final show on Thursday. "The Chew" will air throughout the summer with all-new shows through June 28.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 06:35 pm
Erie County veterans mark Flag Day by launching new fundraising campaign to raise money for Veterans Post Restoration of Erie County, NY Inc.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 06:35 pm
"Legacy," the RockFest Records debut from acclaimed hard rockers The Protest, is set to bow July 13. Produced by Matt Arcaini (Disciple, VERIDIA), "Legacy" releases on the heels of its anthemic lead single, "What Else You Got," which is now impacting mainstream radio.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 06:35 pm
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is counting down to the title attempt for the largest marriage vow renewal ceremony, set for Saturday, June 23.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 06:30 pm
"Breakthrough," the sophomore live project from Jesus Culture artist Chris McClarney, is out now (Capitol CMG). The 10-song album was recorded live in Sacramento at Jesus Culture Church and is the follow-up to McClarney's critically acclaimed 2015 debut with Capitol CMG/Jesus Culture, "Everything And Nothing Less."
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 06:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins announced the House of Representatives approved a pair of bills aimed at providing additional support to women veterans and veterans engaged in the veteran treatment court program.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 06:30 pm
Christine O'Hara has been named director of marketing and outreach at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Announcing the appointment was Vice President for Foundation and Community Relations Judi Nolan Powell.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 06:30 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced the team's 2018 preseason schedule. The team will play seven games, including two home games at KeyBank Center. Ticket information and pricing will be announced at a later date.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 06:30 pm
Arts Services Initiative of Western New York announced Western New York will join cities across the country and around the world for this year's Make Music Day on June 21.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 06:30 pm
Multi award-winning artist Francesca Battistelli is back and is ready to break up ... with fear. Her new song, aptly titled "The Breakup Song" (Curb | Word Entertainment) makes its debut today on all digital outlets. A music video for the song also just premiered on Apple Music.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 06:30 pm
Artpark and Funtime Presents regret to announce the Portugal. The Man concert scheduled for Aug. 1 at Artpark has been cancelled.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 01:25 pm
"We finally did it," Mayor Terry Collesano said Thursday night.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 12:05 pm
Gratwick Park, along the Niagara River, was rocking in North Tonawanda Thursday night. The Thursdays on the Water concert series began at the NT park and debuted with the A-List Band.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 07:05 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's annual stroke fair will take to the road this year, bringing health care services and information directly to the community.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 07:00 am
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday announced the team signed goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to a three-year, entry-level contract.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 07:00 am
The Buffalo Beauts agreed to terms with forwards Julianna Iafallo and Annika Zalewski and defenseman Savannah Harmon.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 07:00 am
"A lot of men don't understand it in words, but they know they have enormous responsibility as the 'keystone' of their families," Niagara County Legislator Owen T. Steed explained as he announced plans for a Saturday Father's Day luncheon. "They often hold the whole thing together."
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 07:00 am
On Thursday, New York State Sen. Rob Ortt joined dozens of New Yorkers with disabilities, their families and disability advocates to voice their desire to update the 43-year-old New York State Preferred Source law during a "Make the Change" rally at the Legislative Office Building in Albany.
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Fri, Jun 15th 2018 07:00 am
Congress members Kenny Marchant (TX-24) and Brian Higgins (NY-26), members of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, led a bipartisan letter to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer requesting the U.S. re-engage in discussions with Canada to reach a negotiated agreement on softwood lumber.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 05:00 pm
Every year Dr. Clark Godshall, Orleans/Niagara BOCES District superintendent, awards four $500 scholarships to graduating seniors from the Career and Technical Education Centers.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 05:00 pm
The generous culinary arts students at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center recently donated $500 to the Niagara PAL (Police Athletic League) Association.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:45 pm
Mariah Rice, a seventh-grader at Edward Town Middle School, has grown up being a helping hand to those in need. Along with her family, Rice has helped plant vegetables for a community garden and has participated in multiple holiday food drives and school supply drives. It doesn't end there. She also helped with an oil change event to provide free oil changes to those in need.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:45 pm
Recently, 16 students who graduated from the Orleans/Niagara BOCES practical nursing program were honored. Successful completion of the program entitles the graduates to apply to take the New York State Licensing Exam.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:45 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield's Errick Road Elementary School began the 2017-18 school year by implementing a new school-wide framework for developing positive behavior called PBIS. PBIS stands for positive behavior interventions and support. PBIS is a statewide-recognized system geared toward teaching students proper behavior, and then rewards students and classes that demonstrate those desired behaviors.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:45 pm
Last Friday, North Tonawanda Mayor Arthur G. Pappas joined Sen. Robert Ortt, city officials and the North Tonawanda Fire Department as they revealed the station's new light rescue vehicle.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:45 pm
The Niagara County Central Rotary annually awards scholarships to students at Niagara-Wheatfield, Starpoint, and Wilson high schools.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:30 pm
Where there is a need, there is a Lion. Lions from local Lions Clubs lead a team to Nicaragua to help the poor as part of the Hopeful Ways Eye Care Brigade.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:30 pm
Treasures await you in the Town of Niagara. This Saturday, from 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. the Town of Niagara is encouraging residents to participate in the Town of Niagara "Trash to Treasure" event.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:30 pm
Out in the hamlet of Sanborn, there is a small shop that sells antique products. So small, in fact, you might miss it if you're not looking closely.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:30 pm
On Tuesday night, the Town of Niagara Planning Board held an informational workshop to hear waiver and variance requests from Sean Hopkins, who represents Bri Estates developer George Churakos.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2018 04:30 pm
The 2018 summer edition of Music Mania Mondays kicked off this week, as Seventh Sign and Fleetwood Mania rocked out at Veterans Memorial Community Park. The two bands drew a great crowd and provided entertaining music for all to enjoy.
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