🌱 How a stolen-car chase raced through North Tonawanda this week

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In today's newsletter:

• How a stolen-car chase raced through North Tonawanda this week
• Which North Tonawanda volleyball standout just earned Academic All-District honors?

Also on today's calendar: Santa on the Carrousel and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Breezy; a little p.m. rain, with a high of 49 and low of 36 degrees.
• Friday: Rain and snow showers, temps: high: 40, low: 24.
• Saturday: Cloudy, with a high of 45 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Three teenagers face charges after police chase in Niagara County (wkbw.com) — Police say a stolen-car chase involving three masked teenagers passed through North Tonawanda before ending in a crash in Niagara Falls. The teens, ages 14 and 16, now face multiple charges related to stolen property, obstruction, and resisting arrest, with more charges possible. They were released on appearance tickets while the investigation continues.
   

• Trio named Academic All District (fredonia.edu) — A North Tonawanda native, Olivia Boswell, has been honored for excelling both on the court and in the classroom, earning Academic All-District recognition in women’s volleyball at Fredonia State. She and two teammates maintained GPAs above 3.5 while playing key roles in the Blue Devils’ successful season, showing how local student-athletes are thriving beyond high school.
   

📸 Around North Tonawanda

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Tonawanda

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 19

• Jersey Seasons
  Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St, North Tonawanda
  7:30 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Santa on the Carrousel
  Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum , 180 Thompson St , North Tonawanda
  10:00 am
• Lumber City Christmas Market
  700 E Robinson St , North Tonawanda
  3:00 pm
• I Love Smilez Hip-Hop And R&B Bingo - Holiday Edition
  The Mahogany , 190 Minerva St , Tonawanda
  7:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Witch & Stitch 2nd Annual CARBS & CRAFTS
  Rising Goddess , 225 Highland Pkwy , Tonawanda
  12:00 pm
• Wicked WonderLand
  Wurlitzer Events , 908 Niagara Falls Blvd , North Tonawanda
  12:00 pm

Monday December 22

• AM - Christmas Science Winter Break Camp - NORTH TONAWANDA
  Stutelage Innovations Summer Camps - North Tonawanda , 579 Walck Rd , North Tonawanda
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Ribbon Cutting: 7 Brew Coffee 12/18/2025
  7 Brew Coffee
  10:00 am
• Itty Bitty Storytime
  Grand Island Memorial Library
  10:00 am
• Agricultural Advisory Board
  Grand Island, NY Calendar , 2255 Baseline Rd , Grand Island
  10:00 am
• Holiday Pops
  Kleinhans Music Hall , 3 Symphony Cir , Buffalo
  10:30 am
• Preservation Board - Regular
  Buffalo, NY Calendar , 912 City Hall , Buffalo
  3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Wal-Mart posted a job opening for Online Order Filling Team Supervisor in North Tonawanda. Apply here.
• Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Team Member in Niagara Falls. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Tonawanda here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tonawanda

• Town of Tonawanda moves forward with new ambulance service (wgrz.com)
• Student improves scoring-timing system at Alfred University pool (alfred.edu)
• ‘This Is a Moneymaker': Tonawanda (NY) Says Scaled-Back Ambulance Corps to Launch in January (jems.com)

Niagara

• Volunteers can join three upcoming local bird counts (lockportjournal.com)
• Public ice rinks now open at two Niagara County parks (wgrz.com)
• Niagara Falls, Ontario, Soon To Be Known As Las Vegas Of The North (wyrk.com)

Ok North Tonawanda! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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