http://www.tonawanda-news.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:28:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_037222958.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_037222958.html After performing in several historical films, North Tonawanda resident Guy Gane III has his first starring role, playing John Wilkes Booth in “The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln.” Sat, 31 Jan 2009 00:32:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_031003027.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_031003027.html Dan Kohler checked one final time Friday to make sure the classroom doors at Highland Elementary School were locked. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 22:39:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_023224239.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_023224239.html Self defense is about more than kicking and punching to Nina Witkowski, instructor at YI-DAN CHA GI Martial Arts Center in North Tonawanda. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:37:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_008133840.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_008133840.html Attend Mass at Corpus Christi church in the heart of Buffalo and you’re bound to be moved by the place, its architecture and its acoustics. Fri, 12 Dec 2008 22:47:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_347224549.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_347224549.html Once a year for 40 years local Santa Claus Fred Wisniewski listened to what you wanted for Christmas, and in the process, he’s made an observation or two. Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:04:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_335231149.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_335231149.html A City of Tonawanda native, Matthew Renninger has his sights set on returning to his hometown after graduating in May from the Dickinson School of Law at Penn State University. Sun, 14 Sep 2008 23:10:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_258231151.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_258231151.html With each day upping the ante for both state and national elections, there's no shortage of opinions going around. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:58:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_256235327.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_256235327.html The North Tonawanda school board has named Kathleen Ellis to a new district post, director of curriculum and instruction. Fri, 25 Jul 2008 23:07:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_207230744.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_207230744.html Randy Wheeler’s dog is unique for much more than the fact he was born on March 3, 2003 — 3/3/03. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:07:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_168000848.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_168000848.html When Identity theft happens, experts say it can take up to 600 hours to straighten things out. One local expert wants to hold informational meetings here, as a way of keeping residents informed of the risks associated with the crime. Sun, 08 Jun 2008 23:57:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_160235813.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_160235813.html The Brighton Field Days event, held near the fire hall on Jamaica Road, is one of the sure signs of summer in the town.The event, started in 1930 as a fundraiser for the fire department, is coming back for the second year since a five-year hiatus due to the cost of liability insurance, said Event Chairman Wally Byers. Sun, 18 May 2008 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_139222218.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_139222218.html A senior project for a group of Buffalo State graphic design students has turned into Kenmore’s newest art gallery.Students Jodi Wroblewski, Jeremy Dolph and Ryan Hirliman opened Designosaurus Gallery just down the street from the municipality building, in the heart of Delaware Avenue’s business district, and have been drawing some interest from businesses and residents alike. Sun, 11 May 2008 23:12:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_132231348.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_132231348.html 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. Mon, 05 May 2008 01:38:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_126013909.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_126013909.html Singing the National Anthem in front of hundreds of people is enough to make anyone a bit nervous, but that wasn’t going to stop 11-year-old Victoria Buscaglia of North Tonawanda from hitting the high notes at Sunday’s Buffalo Bisons game. Sun, 27 Apr 2008 22:45:00 +0000 http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_118224624.html http://www.tonawanda-news.com/weeklyfeatures/local_story_118224624.html When most people think of being a young teenager, they imagine things like shopping at the mall, playing sports with friends and going out for school outings.