Purple Eagles host Broncs in New Year’s Eve matinee
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS The Niagara Purple Eagles close out 2017 with a New Year’s Eve contest against the Rider Broncs on Sunday at 1 p.m. Scene Setter• Niagara had its…
Jastrzemski talks recertification with Newfane gun owners
PRESS RELEASE NEWFANE — County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski continues to stress the importance of “recertification” to pistol permitholders around Niagara County next week with a town hall meeting in…
Jamestown man charged with reckless endangerment while hunting
STAFF REPORTS KIANTONE — A 42-year-old Jamestown man was charged Thursday with second-degree reckless endangerment and illegal discharge of a firearm following a complaint of a hunter shooting at a…
NU hockey pushes nationally-ranked Ohio State to the brink in 3-2 loss
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS COLUMBUS, Ohio – Following a 20-day layoff for the holiday break, the Niagara Purple Eagles hockey team took the ninth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes to the brink in…
NU men’s basketball edged in overtime thriller
NIAGARA UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS NIAGARA UNIV. — The Niagara Purple Eagles erased a 17-point second half deficit to force overtime before eventually falling to the Iona Gaels, 98-93, on Friday night…
Randolph man charged with DWI
STAFF REPORTS A 28-year-old Randolph man was charged Christmas Eve with driving while intoxicated. According to New York State Police, Troopers responded to I-86 for a report of a vehicle…
Canisius men’s basketball battles to 77-76 win over Rider
CANISIUS COLLEGE ATHLETICS Game RecapFour Canisius players scored in double-figures, but a late defensive stand by the Blue and Gold at the buzzer proved to be the play of the…
BPO announces ‘Buffalo Sings Champion’ contest
STAFF REPORTS BUFFALO – The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra is looking for Buffalo’s top vocal talent. The winner will perform “Over the Rainbow,” written by Buffalo native Harold Arlen, with the…
Missed opportunities lead to MAAC-opening loss for Canisius women’s basketball
CANISIUS COLLEGE ATHLETICS Canisius women’s basketball’s defense clamped down when it needed it most, however the Golden Griffins suffered from poor free throw shooting and possession conversion, as Fairfield defeated…
Spaghetti dinner planned for St. Francis of Assisi
AMHERST TIMES St. Francis of Assisi Parish is having its annual Spaghetti Dinner and Theme Tray Raffle on Saturday, February 3 from 3 – 7 PM. Dinner includes spaghetti, meatballs,…