Fri, May 19th 2023 02:35 pm
Niagara County Public Works Commissioner Garret Meal today announced the Legislature has approved the creation of a truck driver/CDL trainer and four new truck driver trainee positions in an effort to address the shortage of workers with commercial driver's licenses (CDL) across the county. A CDL is required to drive snowplows and heavy highway equipment used for roadwork and maintenance.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 02:35 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday announced the opening of the 2023 navigation season for the 524-mile New York State Canal system, kicking off the 199th consecutive opening of the historic waterways. Locks and lift bridges on the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals will operate daily today through Oct. 11, providing opportunities for boating, fishing and sightseeing to tourists, canal enthusiasts and all New Yorkers.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 12:35 pm
What would happen if we began to believe that God could do the miraculous through us? Can you imagine what might happen? These are the questions Grammy Award-winning collective Elevation Worship asks on their anticipated 15th career project, "Can You Imagine?" With these eight new live songs, they are poised to reignite the hearts of believers.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 12:30 pm
Red Street Records' recording artists Consumed By Fire drops their latest single, "Man That Made Me," available everywhere today (listen here), alongside an accompanying acoustic video.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 12:30 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins says the U.S. and Canada should begin to work now to prepare for better communication and collaboration needed to prevent the disjointed border policies that occurred over the past three years during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 12:30 pm
The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy (BOPC) announced Chief Financial Officer Beth Downing will step into the role of interim executive director following the departure of Stephanie Crockatt on May 18.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 12:25 pm
Kicking-off a much-anticipated new chapter in his rapidly growing career, singer/songwriter and Amplo recording artist Nathan Sheridan returns with "Do You Know." Releasing to Christian radio and streaming platforms today, the single puts Sheridan's emotive vocal front and center as the opening verse swells into a soaring, celebratory chorus backed by a gospel choir.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 11:00 am
The Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce is teaming with The Griffon Brewery & Gastropub (115 S. Water St., Lewiston) to host the Smelt Festival beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, May 26.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 11:00 am
Veterans of Foreign Wars Downriver Post 7487 is preparing to again conduct its annual Memorial Day ceremony. This year will mark the return of the Memorial Day parade, thanks to the Memorial Day Remembrance Committee. The parade is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, with the ceremony at the conclusion of the parade.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 11:00 am
Town of Niagara officials continue to review their required external audit this month, with plans to formally file the paperwork in June.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 10:00 am
Artpark & Company's focus for this summer - its 50th season - centers on five key words: spectacle, drama, Indigenous & global influences.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 09:25 am
Village of Lewiston business owners expressed their concerns over proposed "sandwich board" sign regulations at a meeting Tuesday with Mayor Anne Welch and Upward Niagara Chamber of Commerce President Jennifer Pauly.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 09:10 am
The Lewiston Community Lions sponsored the Village of Lewiston Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 22, starting at the Red Brick Municipal Building. On Monday of this week, trustees recognized the club for its work. Mayor Anne Welch presented a certificate of appreciation to Lion Rob Nichols.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 09:00 am
Our beloved Nicole (Stickl) Richard, of Norfolk, Virginia, passed away unexpectedly on April 20, 2023, from complications in the delivery of her twin sons. She was 32 years old.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 09:00 am
The Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market operates from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday on the Portage Road side of Academy Park. Opening day for the 2023 season is June 3.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 08:40 am
The town residential garbage pick-up scheduled for Monday, May 29, will be suspended one day in observance of Memorial Day, and collected on Tuesday, May 30.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 08:35 am
Voters in Western Niagara County joined with those from throughout New York on Tuesday in approving school budgets despite the ongoing inflation and economic challenges facing the state.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 08:35 am
Summer is the busy season for road construction.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 08:35 am
"When In Our Music, God is Glorified" is the title of a choir and handbell concert to be presented at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Church St.
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Fri, May 19th 2023 08:30 am
Full free edition: The Tribune-Sentinel for May 19, 2023
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:55 pm
ABC's iconic and star-making "American Idol" is only three days away from revealing this year's big winner. Three contestants remain in the world-famous competition, and only one will be the next "American Idol"!
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:55 pm
Beloved husband/wife duo Seth & Nirva return June 2 with "On Earth," a six-song EP inspired by the words of the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13). The couple's iconic fusion of pop, neo-soul and gospel sounds saturate an impassioned collection imploring Christians to stand firm amidst the moral decline of culture.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:50 pm
It's hard to believe that a little over three years ago Tops launched its highly successful "Tops Totes for Change." This program encourages shoppers to purchase a reusable bag with a special charity design for just $2.69, with $1 of the proceeds being donated back to five local community organization. Since its inception, Tops is proud to say that $519,846 has been raised for area charities and at a time that these organizations need it most.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:50 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 29-year-old Talyn D. Williams of Buffalo was sentenced this morning before Erie County Court Judge Shelia A. DiTullio to 25 years to life in prison.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:50 pm
Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn announced 39-year-old Edward T. Turner of Buffalo pleaded guilty this morning before Erie County Court Judge Sheila A. DiTullio to one count of attempted robbery in the first degree and one count of robbery in the second degree (class "C" violent felonies).
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:50 pm
The Wheatfield Garden Club invites the community to its upcoming membership drive and plant-sharing event. A program will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, at the Wheatfield Community and Senior Center, 2790 Church Road.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:50 pm
"HOPE Day," the annual 24-hour match challenge day of giving to benefit Appeal, brought in a record total of $507,456 toward this year's $9.5 million goal in support of Catholic Charities of Buffalo and the "Fund for the Faith." This total included $111,000 in matching funds from EnergyMark LLC and Thomann Asphalt Paving.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:50 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced Reginald Barnes was sentenced this morning by County Court Judge John Ottaviano to 16 years in State Prison for his conviction of attempted aggravated assault on a police officer.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:50 pm
Following the proactive action taken by multiple counties in recent days, Niagara County on Wednesday issued a state of emergency in relation to the "immigrant crisis plaguing New York City," making it clear that it lacks the resources and accommodations to accept busloads of immigrants from downstate.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:45 pm
The New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) announced New York's electric grid and its electric utilities are prepared for increased summer demand for electricity. Additionally, the price for electricity paid by full-service residential customers on average is expected to be lower than a year ago, depending on the customer's location, demand and actual market prices.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:45 pm
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced applications are now being accepted for the ninth year of 43North, the state-funded accelerator that invests $5 million annually to attract world-class entrepreneurs to grow their startups in Buffalo. This year, 43North will select five seed-stage startups to receive an investment of $1 million each and join their immersive accelerator program.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:45 pm
May 14-20 is National Women's Health Week. The Erie County Department of Health is joining with the HHS Office of Women's Health (OWH) to promote this year's theme: "#KNOWHmore About Your Health, Today and Every Day."
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:45 pm
Larry A. Montani, a former chemical manufacturing executive, has been named chair of the Niagara University board of trustees. Christopher D. Ross, principal at Lawley Insurance, has been named vice chair. The appointments were announced by the Rev. James J. Maher, C.M., president of the university.
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Thu, May 18th 2023 08:45 pm
The Buffalo Municipal Housing Authority (BMHA) announced it is no longer designated as a "troubled" public housing authority by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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Wed, May 17th 2023 04:20 pm
TNT launches a second night of professional wrestling with a new tentpole series, "AEW: Collision" on Saturday, June 17, it was announced today by Kathleen Finch, chairman and chief content officer, US Networks Group, Warner Bros. Discovery, during the company's 2023 upfront presentation at Madison Square Garden in New York City. This live, two-hour, in-ring show will air every Saturday night from 8-10 p.m. ET and feature more wrestlers, more stories and more action to super-serve fans.
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Wed, May 17th 2023 04:10 pm
The Max Original docuseries, "Downey's Dream Cars," debuts with two episodes Thursday, June 22, on Max, with two new episodes debuting each Thursday leading up to the final two episodes on July 6.
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Wed, May 17th 2023 04:05 pm
Niagara County District Attorney Brian D. Seaman announced a Niagara County jury returned a guilty verdict in the murder case against Antonio Carr, age 30, of Niagara Falls, this afternoon. Carr was found guilty of murder in the second degree, as well as multiple weapons counts, in the slaying of 57-year-old Tracy Greene at the victim's barber shop in Niagara Falls on Oct. 2, 2021.
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Wed, May 17th 2023 03:50 pm
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) is partnering with Catholic Health to provide temporary emergency services in eastern Niagara County until the health system's new Lockport Memorial Hospital opens this fall.
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Wed, May 17th 2023 03:50 pm
Today, Warner Records released Eric Clapton's previously unreleased 1991 rock performance of "Knockin' On Heavens Door" at The Royal Albert Hall.
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Wed, May 17th 2023 03:30 pm
Two-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle has released her highly anticipated, self-titled album - "Lauren Daigle" - out now via Atlantic Records/Centricity Music.
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