Halloween tradition makes appearance today in village
LEWISTON – The Lewiston Council on the Arts’ Marble Orchard Ghost Walk, a Halloween tradition, will make a summer appearance at 7 p.m. today. The free event is part of the New York State Path Through...
View ArticlePettit Rieman designated for Woman in the Law Award
LITTLE VALLEY – Cattaraugus County District Attorney Lori Pettit Rieman is the recipient of an Outstanding Woman in the Law Award.The award was announced Friday by the Women in the Courts/Gender and...
View ArticleCleveland Hill starts new review plan
After getting its new annual professional performance review approved by both district teachers and the state last year, Cleveland Hill school administrators explained the program to the Board of...
View ArticleNew TV reporter seeks help for earpiece removal
Did you hear the one about the new Channel 2 reporter who ended up in the hospital after doing his first on-air report?The reporter, Danny Spewak, will be hearing about it for the rest of his...
View ArticleArrest made in killing of Kenmore tavern owner
A 19-year-old man who was reported missing 14 months ago in Buffalo has been arrested in the May 19 slaying of the popular owner of Malone’s Bar & Grill on Delaware Avenue, Kenmore police...
View ArticleHope comes in a can of paint
NORTH TONAWANDA – For a third year, the city will pick a home in need of an “extensive sprucing up” in Project HOPE – Helping Others Paint Exteriors.The city is collecting applications through July...
View ArticleRepublican Green wins Democratic nod for Lockport Council
LOCKPORT – Phyllis J. Green, the former City of Lockport Republican alderwoman who is seeking a comeback this year, has received the endorsement of the Democratic Party for the 5th Ward seat.Green had...
View ArticleMighty Niagara Half Marathon takes a full effort
LEWISTON – Competitors are already planning for a Sept. 21 race that benefits an important local organization while offering some of the most striking scenery in the area –the Mighty Niagara Half...
View ArticleCamp Hope helps children who have lost a loved one
BARKER – To address the special needs of grieving children, Niagara Hospice will offer its annual Camp Hope June 28-30 at the YMCA’s Camp Kenan in Barker.This free camp is open to children ages 7...
View ArticleEveryone is a winner at the Niagara County Fair
LOCKPORT – A variety of smiling farm animals sporting blue ribbons, blue skies and a midway, all behind a fence sporting the vaguely reminiscent rap theme “This Is How We Do It”.This design, the...
View ArticleFor boaters, diners, former Niagara River Yacht Club site gets set for...
NORTH TONAWANDA – The former Niagara River Yacht Club is coming back to life, just in time for the summer boating – and outdoor eating – season.Cranes are still in place at what is now being called...
View ArticlePastor of Wilson’s First Baptist Church has helped church grow
WILSON – When Pastor Stephen Hay of Wilson’s First Baptist Church peppers his dialogue with the term “five guys,” he’s not talking about the popular hamburger spot. He’s referring to the team of five...
View ArticleAround Town / Niagara County meetings and hearings this week
The Village Board will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in Village Hall, 8708 Main St. The Town Board will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday in Town Hall, 4160 Upper Mountain Road, Sanborn.The Town Board will meet at 7:30...
View ArticleNiagara Honor Roll / Recognizing the accomplishments of Western New Yorkers
The Health Association of Niagara County Inc. presented six awards at its annual meeting and luncheon last week at Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.Network in Aging of Western New York Inc....
View ArticleFaith-related events this week in Niagara County
PRAYER: The Healing Rooms of Buffalo Niagara is open to pray for anyone who needs physical, emotional or spiritual healing, 7 to 9 p.m., Potters House Christian Community Church, 723 Seventh St.,...
View ArticleHonor Roll / Recognizing the accomplishments of Western New Yorkers
Russell Salvatore, owner of Salvatore’s Italian Gardens was presented the Red, White, and Blue Award by Erie County American Legion Commander Peter Hurd at the 95th Erie County American Legion...
View ArticleBlack Willow Winery owner finds a rewarding ‘wine’ of work
BURT – Cynthia West-Chamberlain is involved in every last aspect of winemaking and marketing at her successful Black Willow Winery. So it’s no wonder that she was recently chosen from a field of...
View ArticleA summer tradition raises money for needy children at Christmas
NIAGARA FALLS – Though Christmas is months away on the calendar, the annual Niagara Falls Firefighters Toy Fund Motorcycle Run is just around the corner.Riders will take off June 22 from the Niagara...
View ArticleNiagara Wheatfield grad leads University of Alabama softball team
Marla Townsend has scoured the country’s softball fields looking for players like Caitlin Attfield.By chance encounter, she caught the real Caitlin Attfield out of the corner of her eye.Townsend, head...
View ArticleThe Cubicle Free Community
Entering CoworkBuffalo feels a bit like joining a late night study session in a college library. A few young professionals huddle around a hub of IKEA tables with their headphones on, their heads...
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