Fri, Sep 7th 2012 07:00 am
Tri-Community Ambulance Service will hold its 10th annual basket auction on Sunday, Sept. 9.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2012 07:00 am
The next meeting of the Niagara County Builders Association will be Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Lewiston Village Pub, 840 Center St., Lewiston.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2012 07:00 am
Faith Community Church in Sanborn is planning a huge yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2012 07:00 am
State Sen. George Maziarz announced Thursday he was able to secure funding for the five school districts in Orleans County from the Legislative Education Aid Grant Process. Each of the five districts - Albion, Holley, Kendall, Lyndonville and Medina - will receive $50,000 to spend in their district on what their top priorities are. Maziarz was joined by the school district superintendents to announce the awarding of the funding as the new school year starts.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara University's Office of Continuing Education is offering a trio of new courses tailored for current and future health care professionals. All classes begin in October.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2012 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University is holding its annual gala on Saturday, Oct. 13. This year's event, "Thank You for 10 Years of Support," is the 10th annual dinner and auction to benefit art education programs at the CAM.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2012 12:05 am
WBBZ-TV will introduce "The Fred Jackson Show" to the local program roster beginning Monday, Sept. 10, at 6:30 p.m. Jackson, star running back for the Buffalo Bills, has been a member of the team since 2007.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2012 07:00 am
Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Justin Timberlake, Sofía Vergara, Eric Stonestreet, Ray Romano, Felicity Huffman, Max Greenfield, Stacy Keibler, Maura Tierney, Rocco DiSpirito, Ethan Zohn and Olympic gold medalists Gabrielle Douglas and Missy Franklin will participate in "Stand Up To Cancer's" landmark event on Friday, Sept. 7.
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Thu, Sep 6th 2012 07:00 am
The Marble Orchard "Ghost Walks" present both historical truths and ghostly legends. Now, you can enjoy the tours in the comfort of a carriage - just as people did long, long ago. This is courtesy of Tour D'Elegance of Niagara Inc., a locally owned and operated service run by Sue Torcasio and David Moyer.
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Wed, Sep 5th 2012 11:20 pm
As part of the YMCA's commitment to the community, the Y has teamed up with the Food Bank of WNY and WGRZ-TV Channel 2 to help give back to those in need right here in Western New York. Beginning Nov. 1, all YMCA Buffalo Niagara Branches and YMCA Buffalo Niagara's corporate office will begin taking donations of non-perishable items for the Food Bank of WNY.
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Wed, Sep 5th 2012 06:25 pm
On a cool autumn morning, a couple hundred students from five Western New York high schools took in an unusual theatrical performance in Niagara University's Gallagher Center. Judging by their reactions, it was clear that the attendees were emotionally engaged by the one-hour play.
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Wed, Sep 5th 2012 06:25 pm
Lockport Community Television is holding its fall 2012 orientation session at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 11, at the LCTV studio at 293 Niagara St., Lockport. Learn about opportunities at LCTV during this session as well as potentially sign up for the next round of video production workshops.
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Wed, Sep 5th 2012 07:00 am
The North Tonawanda History Museum invites readers to check out its fall slate of programming, focusing on the War of 1812 on the Niagara Frontier, Polish-American heritage in Western New York, and the importance of North Tonawanda in making the Pan-American Exposition a reality in 1901 in Buffalo.
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Wed, Sep 5th 2012 07:00 am
The North Tonawanda History Museum and the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum will offer free admission on Saturday, Sept. 29, along with more than 1,400 other participating venues in the nation for the eighth annual "Museum Day Live!" sponsored by the Smithsonian Magazine.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2012 03:40 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Tuesday that NY Works restoration projects are under way in Niagara Falls State Park, making much-needed improvements at the Three Sisters Islands and Luna Island viewing areas.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2012 02:55 pm
Friends and family of Crystal Walker will hold a benefit in memory of her daughter, Isabella Sara Tennant, on Monday, Sept. 10, at The Evening Star Concert Hall, 8810 Niagara Falls Blvd., LaSalle.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2012 01:40 pm
On Friday evening, Sept. 14, The United States Navy Band Great Lakes Wind Ensemble will be joined onstage at Old Fort Niagara by members of the Marine Forces Reserve Band, The Royal Canadian Navy Band and the U.S. Coast Guard Band for a special concert commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 and the upcoming bicentennial of the "Star-Spangled Banner."
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Tue, Sep 4th 2012 01:35 pm
Anu and Komal Chandan, M.D., Russell Hurlburt and John Percy have been named co-chairs of The 2013 Premier, Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's annual black tie dinner and entertainment gala.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2012 01:10 pm
The Kiwanis Aktion clubs of Western New York will hold their first regional conference from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13, at the Hearthstone Manor, 333 Dick Road, Depew.
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Tue, Sep 4th 2012 07:00 am
Darien Lake will celebrate our American heroes on Sept. 8 and 9. Theme park guests can check out special entertainment and vehicles that are used by the heroes that keep America safe.
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Mon, Sep 3rd 2012 07:00 am
The 55th Niagara County Peach Festival takes over Academy Park from Sept. 7 to 9. Presented annually by the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston, this festival is both a celebration of Niagara County's most famous harvest - its peaches - and one that is just pure family fun.
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Mon, Sep 3rd 2012 07:00 am
Dunkin' Donuts has announced plans for sustained growth and expansion in Western New York during the grand opening of a new restaurant in Tonawanda.
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Mon, Sep 3rd 2012 07:00 am
The Buffalo Society of Artists 116th annual Catalogue Exhibition opens Sept. 21 at the NACC.
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Sat, Sep 1st 2012 12:20 pm
Extends registration deadline; free tour offers decision makers from Western New York and Southern Ontario a look at economic development highlights in Niagara County and first look at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute.
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Sat, Sep 1st 2012 07:00 am
A pair of Grand Island High School alumni are lending their expertise to the ongoing Grand Island Mural Project.
The project, to paint a giant mural on the back of the Grand Island Plaza facing Baseline Road, has received commitments from Grand Island High School Class of 1969 alumni Terry Klaaren and Stan Clifford that the organizer of the project Corey McGowan believes will make the concept a reality.
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Sat, Sep 1st 2012 07:00 am
Robert Christmann, Grand Island superintendent of schools, will serve as the honorary chairperson of this year's Grand Island CROP Walk. The Sunday, Oct. 14, event aims to help stop hunger and poverty on Grand Island and around the world.
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Sat, Sep 1st 2012 07:00 am
Residents and passersby have wondered what is going on with 700 Center St., the former Amy K's Mystick Korner in Lewiston. A new addition was added to the historic building's east side in the spring, and construction appeared to be moving right along. But recently, the project has been noticeably delayed.
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Sat, Sep 1st 2012 07:00 am
Leave the driving and parking to the pros.
The Lewiston Kiwanis Club has good news for those who, in years past, might've been leery about traveling to the Niagara County Peach Festival (think congested roads and not nearly enough parking spaces). For this year's event, the organization is utilizing two Gray Line shuttles, which will transport patrons to and from the Peach Festival at no charge.
Peach Festival guests can park in lots A and B of the upper Artpark plateau (off Portage Road), and receive a free ride to Academy Park. Shuttles will run every 10 to 15 minutes, depending on traffic.
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Sat, Sep 1st 2012 07:00 am
Over the past year, YMCA Buffalo Niagara has successfully assisted more than 100 Western New Yorkers in their battle with diabetes. By taking part in a 16-week diabetes prevention program, participants saw a positive change in their heath. This program was such a success that a need arose to expand the offering.
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Fri, Aug 31st 2012 07:00 am
Members of the Wheatfield Lions Club are inviting local residents to the Five Senses Nature Park at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, as they dedicate the park at 6535 Ward Road, Sanborn, in honor of the late Lion Henry Scibisz.
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Fri, Aug 31st 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Small Business Development Center at Niagara County Community College, in conjunction with the Pathstone Corporation, the Workforce Literacy Training Program, the Lockport Public Library and Lockport Main Street, Inc., are presenting two workshops on using eBay for business.
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Fri, Aug 31st 2012 07:00 am
Two community CPR classes will be taught by Alan Stevens on Sept. 11 at Town of Niagara's Calvin K. Richards Senior/Youth Activity Center in Veterans Memorial Park on Lockport Road.
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Thu, Aug 30th 2012 10:45 pm
Niagara County Republican Chairman Michael J. Norris released the following statement Thursday evening from the floor of the Republican National Convention in Tampa, where he was awaiting Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney's acceptance speech:
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Thu, Aug 30th 2012 10:35 pm
Artpark & Company has hosted many notable musicians as part of its "Tuesday in the Park" concert series. The Lewiston performing arts venue has hosted hit-makers, Grammy winners, television and film actors and even a "Dancing with the Stars" contestant. ... But ...
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Thu, Aug 30th 2012 05:05 pm
The Niagara University class of 2016 arrives on Monteagle Ridge Friday morning, and what a welcome they will receive.
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Thu, Aug 30th 2012 04:25 pm
It was another beautiful summer evening, Thursday, Aug. 16, when four civic groups met at Five Senses Park on Ward Road to enjoy Wheatfield Lions Club's annual steak roast.
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Thu, Aug 30th 2012 04:20 pm
The Niagara County Board of Elections at 111 Main St., Suite 100, Lockport, will be open extended hours on the following dates for absentee balloting for the Sept. 13 primary election:
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Thu, Aug 30th 2012 04:20 pm
The St. Jude Shrine of Lewiston, 975 Ridge Road in Lewiston, will hold a yard sale and basket auction from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2.
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Thu, Aug 30th 2012 04:20 pm
Aug. 1 marked the kickoff to a national effort called "Feds Feed Families." The 914th Airlift Wing made it a personal challenge to raise more than 1,000 pounds of food to support families struggling with the economic downturn.
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Thu, Aug 30th 2012 04:20 pm
State Assembly candidate Robert M. Restaino was joined Aug. 17 by the Western New York congressional delegation at a campaign rally at the Town of Niagara Active Hose Volunteer Fire Co. to outline his platform of responsible economic development and common sense reform of New York's Medicaid and education systems.
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