Sat, Sep 18th 2010 09:00 am
For the second time in two years, the board of directors of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce has decided to take its public leadership position in a different direction. In a statement released this week, chamber board of directors Chairman George Osborne said a vote was cast Sept. 8 to not renew David Lacki's contract as president.
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Fri, Sep 17th 2010 02:00 pm
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Fri, Sep 17th 2010 02:00 pm
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Fri, Sep 17th 2010 09:00 am
To celebrate the premiere of the Western New York episode of "Man v. Food" on Wednesday, the Riverstone Grill on Grand Island held a "Man v. Media" food competition for charity.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 09:35 pm
Grand Island Town Board Downsizing Special Election
A referendum to reduce the Grand Island Town Board from five members to three will take place Thursday, Sept. 23, at the Grand Island Fire Co. headquarters, 2275 Baseline Road, between the hours to 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. A "yes" vote will reduce the board from a supervisor and four councilmen to a supervisor and two councilmen.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 06:05 pm
There were 111 cars pitside for WGR 550 night at Ransomville Speedway last Friday. The DIRTcar Sportsman tour headlined a four division program, which also included a 358 Modified Open, the Streetstocks, and a 4 Cylinder Challenge.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 06:00 pm
Cardinal O'Hara High School will hold an open house Sunday, Sept. 26, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30, and Monday, Sept. 27, from 5 to 8 p.m. The school is located at 39 O'Hara Road.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 06:00 pm
Parents and their middle school daughters are invited to Mount St. Mary Academy for an open house on Sunday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., or on Monday, Sept. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. Tours and information sessions will be offered. No advance reservations are required.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 05:35 pm
The Starpoint Central School District is accepting nominations for the Alumni Walls of Fame for the 2010-11 school year.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 05:00 pm
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic school for girls in grades 9-12, will welcome prospective students to its annual open house on Thursday, Sept. 30, from 5 to 7 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 05:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center has received the American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines -- Stroke Bronze Performance Achievement Award.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 05:00 pm
The following is a sampling of the calls the Town of Niagara Police responded to between Sept. 1 and 8. During that time period, the department received 144 calls.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 05:00 pm
Neighbors of the B-Cozy Motel, 1200 Niagara Falls Blvd., will no longer have to worry about a possible criminal element being housed at the facility.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 05:00 pm
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 05:00 pm
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum invites all golfers to its first golf tournament to help support the operation of the museum.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 04:00 pm
On Oct. 2, Native American Independent Living Services will present its OAHIIO Haudenosaunee Championship Smoke Dance and Social at Buffalo State College in the Campbell Student Union, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 02:00 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz will host a free Child Safety Day on Saturday, Sept. 18, at the North Tonawanda City Hall, 216 Payne Ave. The event runs from 9 to 11 a.m.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 10:10 am
A retirement party for Lee Wallace, former athletic director at Niagara County Community College, will be held Friday, Oct. 8, at Antonio's Restaurant, 7708 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 10:10 am
The cool fall weather is once again here and should signal our suburban and country residents that they will soon hear the sound of target practice gunfire, usually on weekend or weekday evenings. This is especially true here in Wheatfield, as we have a large contingent of sportsmen and active gun owners. I'm one of them.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 10:00 am
Local students interested in attending one of the nation's military colleges are invited to participate in an informational session hosted by Congressman Chris Lee, R-NY 26th District, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Clarence High School, 9625 Main St., Clarence.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 10:00 am
Wheatfield voters came to the polls in unexpected numbers for Tuesday's primary. At three sites, there weren't enough ballots for the new electronic voting machines.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 09:00 am
Niagara County Community College and the Niagara-Orleans Counselor's Association will host the 16th annual College Fair for high school students and their families on Thursday, Sept. 23, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., on the Sanborn campus of NCCC, in the main dining room.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 09:00 am
"Yes, You Can Defy Diabetes," a six-week series of free workshops on how to prevent and combat Type II diabetes, begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, at First Unitarian Universalist Church of Niagara, 639 Main St., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 09:00 am
The Niagara County Community College 2009-10 athletic teams have received the NJCAA Region III Sportsmanship Award.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 09:00 am
Jonathan Paul Siuta is on a mission, and an adventure, for a cause.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 09:00 am
The Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District has a unique opportunity to give its community a list of recreational opportunities that include a bike/walking path and nature trail along Cayuga Creek adjacent to the campus on Saunders Settlement Road, a lighted parking lot and playground, in addition to improved facilities used by members of the public.
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Thu, Sep 16th 2010 09:00 am
The Town of Wheatfield has established a farmer's market, to be held at the Town Hall parking lot, 2800 Church Road, beginning Wednesday, Sept. 22.
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Tue, Sep 14th 2010 01:00 pm
Best-selling rock band Goo Goo Dolls reaffirm their position as one of America's most beloved rock bands with the Top 10 debut of their new studio album "Something For The Rest Of Us."
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Mon, Sep 13th 2010 03:45 pm
Jeffrey Schara will be seen on NBC's "30 Rock" airing Thursday, Sept. 23, at 9:30 p.m. (ET) Schara grew up in Williamsville, and is pursuing his acting career in New York City. He will be featured in the first episode of the sitcom's fifth season.
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Mon, Sep 13th 2010 12:00 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo will present Rodrigo y Gabriela on Monday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
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Mon, Sep 13th 2010 11:05 am
The president and CEO of Choice Hotels International (Steve Joyce), one of the world's largest hotel chains, will be the first boss to make an undercover journey this fall when the second season premiere of "Undercover Boss" airs Sunday, Sept. 26 (10 p.m. ET/PT), on CBS. Starting Sunday, Oct. 3, the series will return to its regular 9 p.m. (ET/PT) time period.
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Mon, Sep 13th 2010 11:00 am
Actor Joaquin Phoenix will visit the "Late Show with David Letterman" on Wednesday, Sept. 22 (11:35 p.m. ET/PT), on CBS.
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Sat, Sep 11th 2010 10:50 am
Local auto body legend Tom DeCarlo has joined forces with Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting to return the chain to Buffalo, where it hasn't had a franchise location for 20 years.
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Sat, Sep 11th 2010 10:45 am
Michael J. Freedman has been named to the newly established position of assistant director of public relations and manager of online content at Niagara University.
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Sat, Sep 11th 2010 10:35 am
Fundraiser for Stephanie Pirinelli
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Sat, Sep 11th 2010 10:30 am
In a special meeting last week the Lewiston-Porter Board of Education took action on several personnel issues.
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Sat, Sep 11th 2010 10:00 am
The following incidents occurred from Monday, Aug. 30, to Sunday, Sept. 5, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 85 calls were answered by LPD during this period.
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Sat, Sep 11th 2010 10:00 am
Representatives of three branches of the United States military will be present, including color guards, as the Buffalo Stars Junior Hockey Club opens its 2010-11 season with its traditional "Salute to American Troops" weekend, Sept. 10-12.
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Sat, Sep 11th 2010 10:00 am
On Thursday, Sept. 2, Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course saw its very first hole-in-one.
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Sat, Sep 11th 2010 10:00 am
The Niagara Falls episode of 'Man v. Food' airs Wednesday, Sept. 15, at 9 p.m. on the Travel Channel.
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