Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
Grand Island High School was the overall winner of the 2011 Tech Wars competition held on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Niagara County Community College. The Vikings won for the second consecutive year with 49 points, finishing ahead of 2009 champion Lockport, which had 27 final points. Tonawanda City and Williamsville tied for third place with 22 points.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 02:00 am
State Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, I, R, 138th District, Lewiston, announced he has been appointed as the ranking Republican member of the Assembly Committee on Cities by Assembly Republican Leader Brian M. Kolb R, I, C-Canandaigua. Ceretto will also serve on the Election Law, Environmental Conservation, Housing and Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committees.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 11:00 am
The Barton Hill Hotel debuts its new spa salon from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15. The event offers complimentary five-minute chair massages, free hair and makeup consultations and light refreshments. Guests also can enter to win one of two grand prize giveaways: an overnight stay for two and couples massage; and an "ultimate" makeover with hair and makeup application.
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Mon, Jan 10th 2011 09:00 pm
While audience participation was significantly different than one month ago, the end result was the same. The Village of Lewiston Planning Board unanimously approved Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours' President John Kinney's request to build a two-story addition to the U.S. home of his binational company.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 02:00 pm
The Town of Porter took care of 2011 reorganizational matters in routine fashion at its Monday session. Included among the vast amount of logistical items were: numerous appointments; salary schedules; holiday schedules; the setting of Town Board meetings; town fees; miscellaneous authorizations; the setting of Town Board committees and liaisons; plus procurement and cash management policies.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 02:00 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center President and CEO Judith A. Maness has announced that Andrea Gaudioso has been appointed chief information officer, and Laura Volz, director of pharmacy at Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 01:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Planning Board will have two Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours expansion designs to consider when it meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Red Brick Municipal Building. WJBT President John Kinney, upon consultation with Silvestri Architects, commissioned a second plan that shows 10 feet shaved off the north side of his proposed development.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 01:00 am
At Monday's Village of Lewiston Board work session, Police Commissioner Al Soluri said he and Mayor Terry Collesano recently met with representatives from the New York State Parks Police, Lewiston Police Department and Artpark & Co. administration. Soluri indicated all parties have a vested interest in more efficiently moving traffic out of Artpark following the "Tuesday in the Park" summer concert series.
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 11:00 pm
"It's a very big day for Western New York, Niagara County and the 138th Assembly District," said State Sen. George Maziarz, R-62nd District, Newfane, as he led off swearing-in ceremonies Saturday for newly elected State Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-Lewiston. "You know, it's not easy serving in the Assembly in Albany in the Republican conference, but it's very effective."
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Fri, Jan 7th 2011 11:00 pm
When Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-Lewiston, was sworn-in on Jan. 1, he paid homage to the late Gregory J. Pope, a former assemblyman and the father of Richard P. Pope, director of the Niagara County Refuse Disposal District. Ceretto wore Assemblyman Pope's cuff links.
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Thu, Jan 6th 2011 02:00 pm
Area residents will get a chance to experience winter travel in the days before snowplows as Old Fort Niagara hosts its annual Snowshoe Festival on Saturday, Jan. 15.
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Fri, Dec 31st 2010 10:00 am
Legislator-designate Richard Soluri, formerly the Village of Lewiston mayor, met recently with Niagara County Legislature Chairman Bill Ross (right) to oversee the transition of the 12th Legislative District from Assemblyman-elect John Ceretto to himself. The pair discussed several issues, including committee assignments.
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Fri, Dec 31st 2010 10:00 am
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Field Operations announced the arrest this week of a citizen of Gambia on charges of false claim to U.S. citizenship, fraud and misuse of a passport. The subject is also wanted on charges of credit card fraud.
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Fri, Dec 31st 2010 10:00 am
The Mount Calvary Cemetery Group in Cheektowaga recently presented Outstanding Performance awards to Ernie Rogers of Newfane and Ralph Evert of Wheatfield.
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Fri, Dec 31st 2010 10:00 am
Child-sized throws and quilts, hand-made by Sarah Cunningham, Kathy (Cunningham) Alex and Marge Burnett from the Lewiston Senior Club at the Lewiston Senior Center, were recently donated to the Lewiston-Porter School District for distribution to the needy, reports center Director Jeanette Collesano.
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Fri, Dec 31st 2010 10:00 am
Chris Castellani, president of Supermarket Liquors and Wines recently completed a fundraising effort to benefit the Toys for Tots fund, a program initiated by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. The Western New York campaign is coordinated by Company I, Third Battalion of the 25th Marines.
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Tue, Dec 28th 2010 12:00 pm
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department will sponsor bingo for adults (ages 16 years and older) on Friday, Jan. 21, 2011, starting at 6:30 p.m., in the gym of the Village of Lewiston Red Brick Municipal Building, North Fourth and Onondaga streets. The cost will be $10 per person, and includes admission, cards, door prizes, desserts and beverages.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 01:05 pm
In conjunction with Scholastic Books, Mount St. Mary's Child Care participated in "The Great Bedtime Pajama Drive."
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 01:00 pm
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department is sponsoring a youth 3-on-3 basketball program on Monday, Jan. 17, 2011, starting at 9 a.m. at the Lewiston Red Brick Municipal Building gym, North Fourth and Onondaga streets.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:35 pm
Santa Claus visits with children at the Town of Porter Story Hour earlier this month at one of two pre-Christmas party gatherings held at the Youngstown Free Library.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:05 pm
Niagara County Sheriff James R. Voutour wants to ensure that everyone has a safe and happy holiday season. The Niagara County Sheriff's Office will be taking extra precautionary measures to guarantee your safety during the holidays and is encouraging the residents of Niagara County to do the same.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
Village of Lewiston trustees amended the municipality's historic preservation law on Monday, adding maintenance and repair provisions.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following programs, events and activities for the month of January 2011.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
Youngstown Lions Club President Stu Comerford has announced this year's winners of the club's annual Holiday Lighting Contest.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
Lewiston Town Board members heard it from area dog breeders during a public hearing Dec. 13 en route to the town procedurally approving new Local Law No. 4 covering dog control.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
Lee Simonson, volunteer president of the Historic Association of Lewiston, recently announced the raffle winners and the champions of the decorating competition at the Lewiston Home Tour held Dec. 4-5 in Lewiston.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
Richard A. Zachary II, formerly of Ransomville, was among 34 who graduated from the Missouri Southern Law Enforcement Academy at Missouri Southern State University in Joplin, Mo., on Dec. 16. Zachary attended the full-time, 18-week course during the day and worked full time at night at the Jasper County Sheriff's Department.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
On Nov. 29, the Ransomville Volunteer Fire Co. dedicated its brand-new, 2010 Wheeled Coach Ambulance to all those in the community firefighters serve.
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Fri, Dec 24th 2010 12:00 pm
Employees from Our Lady of Peace nursing home in Lewiston made a generous donation from their Spirit Fund in honor of Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara program participants who volunteer five times a week through the agency's day habilitation program.
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Thu, Dec 23rd 2010 08:00 pm
The presents are wrapped, the baking and decorating done. Take the time to find the reason for the season at Niagara Presbyterian Church on the corner of Military and Lockport roads in the Town of Niagara.
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Thu, Dec 23rd 2010 01:00 pm
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Thu, Dec 23rd 2010 12:00 pm
"It's freezing!" said one passenger getting off Vision Airlines' first flight from Florida to Niagara Falls International Airport on Dec. 17. "Can I build a snowman?" asked another.
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Thu, Dec 23rd 2010 12:00 pm
Members of the Blue Star Mothers of America, Buffalo - Niagara Chapter No. 7, recently coordinated with the American Red Cross of Niagara County and spent an evening stuffing stockings and care packages to send to service members in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Mon, Dec 20th 2010 01:00 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce reports two new area businesses have opened their doors over past days.
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Mon, Dec 20th 2010 01:00 pm
A "Blue Christmas" Worship Service will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 22, at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 100 Church St., in Youngstown.
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Sat, Dec 18th 2010 01:10 pm
Border Community SERVICE of Niagara University will host a free CERT training course beginning on Jan. 11, 2011, at the Newfane Community Center, 2737 Main St., in Newfane.
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Sat, Dec 18th 2010 01:05 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District issued an e-mail advisory this week that it continues to seek public input on addressing future options for the Interim Waste Containment Structure at the Niagara Falls Storage Site.
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Sat, Dec 18th 2010 01:00 pm
Terri and John Bednarczyk, owners of The Bee Hive Ceramic and Craft Studio in the Village of Lewiston, presented a $200 check this week to John Reardon, COO of Niagara Cerebral Palsy, and Joseph O. Mineo, NCP executive director/CEO.
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Sat, Dec 18th 2010 01:00 pm
DiMino's Lewiston Tops has announced the winners of its 2010 Christmas Coloring Contest. Sponsored in part by Niagara Frontier Publications, a variety of prizes were awarded to the top four winners in three age groups.
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Sat, Dec 18th 2010 01:00 pm
In past weeks, members of the Lewiston Garden Club have been busy putting together gifts, food baskets and wreaths to assist families the Garden Club adopted for the Community Missions.
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