http://www.tonawanda-news.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:21:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_328002128.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_328002128.html Family Video, a movie rental chain that bills itself as a family-friendly company and active in the community, is facing heat from the Town of Tonawanda, which says some of the company’s merchandise is too steamy. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:58:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_325000017.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_325000017.html Ken-Ton Special Education PTSA is holding its annual Northtowns Family Agency Fair today at Kenmore West High School. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:05:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_323220635.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_323220635.html A burglary at the town’s Brounshidle American Legion Post left the group missing more than $600. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:39:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_323003956.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_323003956.html Confessed murderer Julius C. Franquet avoided a 25 years-to-life sentence for pleading guilty to killing his live-in girlfriend last December, but not by much. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:55:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_320235618.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_320235618.html The Town of Tonawanda is beginning its 2009 Ken-Ton Energy Efficient Holiday Decorating Contest, combining holiday cheer with environmental consciousness. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:07:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_317230815.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_317230815.html A woman arrested for allegedly stealing cans of Red Bull and malt liquor saw drug charges added to the list of offenses after police went through her purse. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:37:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_316233828.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_316233828.html The Army Corps of Engineers will be digging up some of the radioactive material around the Seaway landfill, but most of the contaminated area will be left how it is. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:36:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_316233708.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_316233708.html A car chase that started with thefts in an Amherst parking lot ended with an arrest Wednesday in the Town of Tonawanda. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:16:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_316001701.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_316001701.html Despite a tough job market and stagnant economy, the Town of Tonawanda Dunlop tire plant could see an expansion in the near future. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:15:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_316001555.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_316001555.html An underground metal tank containing coal tar, gravel and water is slated to be removed from the Gastown site at 126 East Niagara St. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:19:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_314234630.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_314234630.html Octogenarians generally surrender the nickname of “baby” well before reaching their 82nd birthday. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:49:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_314004322.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_314004322.html A house fire at 149 Cleveland Drive Monday had fire companies and police wondering whether two people were inside, but the residents turned out to be elsewhere. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 23:39:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_313234040.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_313234040.html After more than a year of negotiations, the Town of Tonawanda has reached an agreement with its Hourly Employees Association. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:58:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_309215935.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_309215935.html Taxes in the Town of Tonawanda are going up 1.5 percent for homeowners next year, but one speaker at Thursday’s public hearing was more concerned about the budget’s effect on local business. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 01:25:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_308012605.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/townoftonawanda/local_story_308012605.html Residents in the Town of Tonawanda appeared to favor the work of the four incumbents running in Tuesday’s election, but a malfunction in vote tabulations has prevented the Erie County Board of Elections from conclusively announcing any winners.