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Inasmuch as Artpark & Company has made a concerted effort to engage and involve the community vis-à-vis "The Odyssey," the show will be shepherded by a strong professional contingent. Working alongside the local talent will be:

Jennifer Menter, recreation supervisor at the Golden Age Center, reports that this spring and early this summer, the GAC had some "major updates and improvements to our building and grounds, to further protect, improve, and update this second home for many senior citizens in our community."

Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Wheatfield is holding a rummage sale in support of its 175th anniversary activities.

Town Supervisor Nathan McMurray said citizens need to band together against Tonawanda Coke Corp. "to make sure they don't get away literally with murder."

Mount St. Mary's Hospital and the Service Employees International Union 1199 (SEIU) reached a tentative agreement today on a new contract that is set to expire in March 2022. Details of the contract are not being disclosed until the union members ratify the agreement. A vote is expected to take place in the next several weeks.

Congressman Chris Collins announced $84,202 in federal funding for the Olcott Fire Co. The grant was awarded through the Department of Homeland Security's Assistance to Firefighters Grant program, which is designed to help first responders improve their capability to respond to fires and emergencies of all types.

Elizabeth A. Restey had her heavenly birthday on Sunday, July 15, 2018, the day before her 26th earthly birthday. She is finally free from pain and in God's loving arms after a heroic four-year battle fighting leukemia.

Hazel Florence Mallwitz (née DeGlopper) passed away on July 4, 2018, in Pahrump, Nevada, at the age of 98.

CMA Fest premieres Wednesday, Aug. 8 (8 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. The three-hour prime-time special broadcasts for its 15th straight year with Thomas Rhett and Kelsea Ballerini returning as hosts, bringing country music's ultimate fan experience to a national television audience.

The New York State Public Service Commission on Friday revoked its approval of the 2016 merger agreement between Charter Communications Inc. and Time Warner Cable Inc. because Charter, doing business as Spectrum, has, according to PSC - through word and deed - "made clear that it has no intention of providing the public benefits upon which the commission's earlier approval was conditioned."

With multiple motorcycle crashes in Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse in the month of July, AAA Western and Central New York is reminding both drivers and bikers of key safety tips in an effort to reduce crashes and keep the rest of the summer safe for all roadway users.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to clean up lead-contaminated soil at approximately 26 residences that are impacted by the former Flintkote Plant property at the Eighteen Mile Creek Superfund Site in Lockport.

After an exhaustive local and national search, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra has selected Patrick O'Herron, a New York native, to take the helm of its marketing department.

The Niagara County Early Child Care Quality Improvement Project (QIP), an initiative launched by Niagara University in 2010 to enhance early childhood development, was cited for excellence in a comprehensive study released July 16 that assessed the needs of early childhood education in Western New York.

On Thursday evening, the Niagara SPCA held a "Cocktail Pawty," and at the event they awarded the Niagara County Legislature with the first-ever Taylor Award.

On Thursday evening, in the lobby of the DoubleTree by Hilton lobby, Niagara SPCA President Bob Richardson announced that Tim Brennan, a North Tonawanda resident, would be the incoming executive director.

If your parent is looking for affordable housing or if you are a senior looking to downsize, consider People Inc. Willow Senior Living. To showcase its apartment building, an open house and multi-family yard sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 27, at 3990 Forest Parkway in Wheatfield (between Shawnee and Townline Road, off Niagara Falls Boulevard).

H&M, Hennes and Mauritz Inc., one of the world's largest fashion retailers, announced a new location in Niagara Falls. Measuring approximately 21,000-square-feet, the new location at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls will join the 37 popular H&M destinations in the state at noon on Aug. 2. 

The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education meeting to be held on Aug. 15 will begin at 6 p.m.

Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz and Commissioner of Public Works William Geary have announced the county's intention to enter into a leasing agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management that would replace the county's owned vehicle fleet with vehicles leased from Enterprise. The agreement would rotate out 395 vehicles from the county fleet, primarily in the Public Works and Parks departments, over the next five years, along with 187 vehicles from the Erie County Sheriff's Office over the next four years.

The Buffalo Beauts on Wednesday announced the team agreed to terms with defenseman Sarah Edney.

From flavorful dishes, to popular restaurant trends, and to the latest food fads captivating social media, Brandi Milloy, Stuart O'Keeffe and Jamika Pessoa are breaking it all down on new daytime series, "Let's Eat," premiering Sunday, Aug. 12 (11 a.m. PT/ET).

Reanna Hewitt, a recent Niagara-Wheatfield graduate, completed the culinary arts program at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center. 

Claudia Wrate, a student in the security and law enforcement program at the Niagara Career and Technical Education Center received a scholarship at closing ceremonies recently

The Shawnee Volunteer Fire Co., 3747 Lockport Road, will play host to a memorial blood drive and basket raffle in honor of the late Brandon Kupiec from 1-7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 2.

July 26 marks the 28th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation and all public and private places that are open to the general public.

Lockport Mayor Anne E. McCaffrey has been named president CEO at Eastern Niagara Hospital.

Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood and Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo submitted comments to U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and demanded the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, and Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council repeal and replace what they called the "unfair" state-by-state allocation of the annual commercial quota for summer flounder, also known as fluke.

In 2017, more than 10,600 megawatts (MW) of solar power were installed in the U.S. Solar Liberty, a Buffalo-based solar installer, has been recognized by Solar Power World magazine for its contributions to the industry: The company achieved a national ranking of 58 out of 450 solar companies on the magazine's 2018 Top Solar Contractors list. This ranking also places Solar Liberty as the No. 1 top solar contractor in New York.

David Hesch has been appointed interim, part-time head coach of both the mens and womens soccer programs at Niagara County Community College for the 2018 season.

On July 1, the Wheatfield Nitro 16-and-under softball team defeated the WNY Sting to win the West Seneca Magic tournament. The team recorded a 7-1 record throughout the tournament, which included 16 different teams.

The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility in North Tonawanda announced that Rukhsana Mahmood of North Tonawanda is being recognized for five years of service with the company.

U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy Jr. announced Monday that Edgar Joel Jimenez-Rodriguez, 38, of North Tonawanda, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine.

On Thursday, the Erie County Legislature approved Erie County Clerk Mickey Kearns' request for funding to make significant upgrades to technology at the clerk's office. The resolution passed the legislature 10-1, and approved the spending of $134,519 for technology and seating upgrades.

Sheriff James R. Voutour recently announced the release of the Niagara County Sheriffs Office mobile app.

The Buffalo Philharmonic will perform with Grammy-nominated multi-Platinum pop-rock trio Hanson in a special concert at Kleinhans on June 7, 2019.

The Buffalo Beauts and the NWHL on Thursday announced the team's schedule for the 2018-19 regular season. The team will play seven of its home games at Harborcenter and one home game at KeyBank Center.

Anthony DiMino of DiMino Lewiston Tops, a longtime supporter of the Lewiston Council on the Arts, recently made a generous contribution toward the Lewiston Art Festival, which the LCA presents.

Arts Services Initiative of Western New York Inc. announced the application process for New York State Council on the Arts Decentralization regrants in Erie and Niagara counties, with an online application process and expanded arts education eligibility to include after-school programs as long as they provide three sequential hands-on learning sessions for participants.

Bowyer & Bow/Capitol Christian Music Group newcomer Pat Barrett's full-length, self-titled debut is available now.