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Earlier in the year it appeared that Canal Fest was getting canceled. But the festival of the Tonawandas was saved by New York State.
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Earlier in the year it appeared that Canal Fest was getting canceled. But the festival of the Tonawandas was saved by New York State.
Teamwork brought Canal Fest of the Tonawandas from hiatus to hurrahs this past Sunday. It was opening day of the eight-day festival with a ceremony on the Renaissance Bridge between its Twin Cities hosts, Tonawanda and North Tonawanda.
On Friday, crews were setting up for the annual Canal Fest of the Tonawandas. Peter Chenier, Canal Fest president, said he is thrilled to be back this year.
Voters in Western Niagara County joined with those from throughout New York on Tuesday in approving school budgets despite the ongoing inflation and economic challenges facing the state.