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NIAGARA COUNTY: Failing grade lingers
Last year, Niagara County received a failing grade in economics from a statewide business organization.
Months later, county officials are still trying to shake off the negative perception that comes with getting an F in anything, much less economic growth.
Q&A: ‘On the Moon’ with a Tonawanda musician
Music has been Matt Surowiec’s greatest passion ever since his mother introduced him to the likes of Kenny Rogers and Paul Simon at age 3.
LEWISTON: Shrine to get big lift
POLICE REPORTS: May 11, 2008
STAMP OUT HUNGER: Economy highlights food drive’s need
Annual Stamp Out Hunger to collect thousands of pounds of food locally.
TOWN OF TONAWANDA: Boat harbor gets a new look
A $400,000 project improves the appearance, safety and access to Town of Tonawanda’s boat harbor
HIGHER EDUCATION: NCCC gives out award; NU offers nursing seminar
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: This legislator sounded more like a pastor
CITY OF TONAWANDA: Seniors dance the night away
Tonawanda senior citizens have night to remember.
NORTH TONAWANDA: St. Albert’s voting on name change
New congregation resulting from Ascension’s closure making tough choices, some feel left out.
PROFILE: Local comic to perform for Elks
Kelly a local staple of the comedy world to feature alongside two other area jokesters.
BLOTTER: Police reports published May 10
NIAGARA COUNTY: Less government may mean more business
Developer said area’s overwhelming infrastructure hindering investment.
NORTH TONAWANDA: Residents have role in shaping city’s future
Master plan on future land use taking shape.
MISSING CHILD: Newfane girl found in Tonawanda
Child, mother’s boyfriend at Sheridan Drive motel
TONAWANDA: News editors recognized by industry group
ERIE COUNTY: Legislature debates capital plan
$51 million in projects struck down.
WHEATFIELD: Albany trip is a go
Wheatfield leaders to raise concerns in state Capitol.
BLOTTER: Police reports published May 9
NORTH TONAWANDA: State attorney general goes after embroiled contractor.
Ronald Timmerman charged with criminal contempt for violating restitution order.
TOWN OF TONAWANDA: Pickup slams into rig on 190
S.C. man is charged with DWI and driving the wrong way on interstate.
CITY OF TONAWANDA: Police union contract , 2.5 percent raises approved
After more than a year of negotiations, the City of Tonawanda has reached an agreement with the Police Benevolent Association on a contract that includes pay raises and a new health care plan.
NORTH TONAWANDA: Ex school super's pension 2nd highest in state
Among retired school superintendents, former North Tonawanda chief John George is second to just one where pensions are concerned.
CITY OF TONAWANDA: Administrator leaving for Hamburg post
Citing personal and professional reasons, Don Witkowski, who has served for 10 years as Tonawanda’s city administrator, is leaving for the Southtowns.
TOWN OF TONAWANDA: Town settles OT dispute with police
A $625,000 settlement has ended a lawsuit filed by 120 current and former town police officers against the town for unpaid overtime.
NORTH TONAWANDA: Council awards bid, lends Christy support
The North Tonawanda Common Council awarded bids for several street-level improvements and started a few other less concrete projects at Tuesday night’s meeting.
ERIE COUNTY NOTEBOOK: Gas tax rebate eyed
The debate over the virtues of a gas tax holiday isn’t just for this year’s crop of presidential candidates.
HEALTH: State issues warning about Falls tattoo artist
Health officials in Niagara and Erie counties are urging clients of Niagara Falls tattoo artist John Portik to be tested for HIV and hepatitis.
SABRES
: Sign BC forward Nathan Gerbe to 3-year deal
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Forward Nathan Gerbe has signed a three-year deal potentially worth more than $2 million with the Buffalo Sabres, electing to forgo his senior year at Boston College.

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