Tonawanda News

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. Full Story »

Several special events in honor of Veterans Day have been scheduled to take place Wednesday in the Twin Cities. Full Story »

A study on walking conditions in the City of Tonawanda’s downtown corridor shows there’s plenty to be desired. Full Story »

ENDANGERING: Jaque E. Austin, 60, 413 Fletcher St., upper, was arrested Sunday for endangering the welfare of a child. He was released on an appearance ticket. Full Story »

Last year, volunteers at North Tonawanda’s Community Outreach Center were outraged by a senseless act of vandalism. Full Story »

The Exchange Club of the Tonawandas recently honored City of Tonawanda Police Lt. Scott Sheehan with its Officer of the Year award. Full Story »

After more than a year of negotiations, the Town of Tonawanda has reached an agreement with its Hourly Employees Association. Full Story »

Hurricane Bar on Oliver Street in North Tonawanda has been open for a month, since owners Robert and Wieslawa Orefice returned to their native Western New York a year ago. Full Story »

The chili was hot, the sausages were on the grill and Kim Tuzzo was just fine thinking about everything except for the big game. Full Story »

As another Veterans Day approaches, a World War II vet recalls the hardships and friendships that made his military service an unforgettable chapter in his life. Full Story »

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. - North Tonawanda huddles after beating Lancaster during sectional action at Ralph Wilson Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009. North Tonawanda prevailed 54-7 DOUG BENZ/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER Full Story »

When Brian and Gary Metzger, owners of Metzger Removal Inc., signed on to build the piles of rubble that would later house the Vigilant Guard exercise at the former Spaulding Fibre site, they did so with little time to spare. Full Story »

Following their successful drilling at Spaulding Fibre in the City of Tonawanda, hundreds of National Guard troops and civilian emergency responders continued their earthquake training, shifting their focus Wednesday to Lockport. Full Story »

A Niagara Falls man was caught just after midnight Friday by City of Tonawanda police as he attempted to steal several items from a car on Duffy Drive. Full Story »

Andrea Glinski, who confessed to a March hit and run accident in Amherst, has been sentenced to 1 to 3 years in jail. She’s also on the hook for more than $2,000 in fines. The Town of Tonawanda woman left the scene after striking Amy Stewart and Rachel Baird near Daemen College. Full Story »

An investigation is continuing with the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office in a motor vehicle accident that injured four early Friday morning. Full Story »

A minor accident Friday on Oliver Street in North Tonawanda sent one man to the hospital with possible neck injuries. Full Story »

A Vietnam veteran who says he exorcised the demons of his war experiences by writing about them, will be hosting a book signing on Saturday at Ambrosia Books in Sanborn. Full Story »

The horn had just blown, sounding the end of one of the biggest North Tonawanda football victories of the past decade. Full Story »

Two days after helping his party score several key victories in local elections, the long-time chairman of the Niagara County Republican Party announced his decision to step down. Full Story »

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. Full Story »

DWI: Robert P. Suleski was charged with felony DWI, failure to keep right and unsafe backing of a vehicle at 4 a.m. Wednesday. Suleski was stopped for driving his car backward and weaving when the officer detected the odor of marijuana, according to reports. Full Story »

Changes could be afoot for the state’s Brownfield Cleanup Program. Full Story »

No one would pay $10,000 for a Friday fish fry. Expect maybe Hasbro. Full Story »

The man leading a push to promote the area’s ties to the Underground Railroad told Niagara Falls police that he had a “very intimidating” encounter this week with an individual who identified himself as a relative of a Niagara County lawmaker. Full Story »