Niagara Falls ice bridge tragedy — 100 years later

From the Niagara Falls Review: One of the most dramatic and tragic events in the history of Niagara Falls took place 100 years ago Saturday. Feb. 4, 1912, a Sunday, was a clear, windy and very cold day in Niagara Falls. Nevertheless, hundreds of people — both residents and tourists — were on hand that…

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Wallenda upbeat after latest meeting with Niagara Parks Commission; decision on wirewalk request expected Feb. 15

From Bullet News Niagara: Wirewalker Nik Wallenda headed back home to Florida Thursday night feeling good about his meeting with Niagara Parks Commission officials. Of course, Nik Wallenda is pretty much always feeling good. Through this long process of trying to get permission to walk on a tightrope across the Niagara Gorge near the Horseshoe…

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