Sat, Mar 26th 2011 06:00 am
ElderWood Health Care at Crestwood, 2600 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield, will host an American Red Cross community blood drive from 1 to 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 30.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:30 am
The Classes of 1961 of Bishop Duffy High School, Madonna High School and Stella Niagara High School will celebrate their 50th Reunion Weekend on Aug. 5 to 7.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
Parent Network of WNY is offering a series of free workshops on autism topics at the Orleans-Niagara BOCES Technology and Conference Center, 4124 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
A controversial land transfer in the Village of Lewiston was not unconstitutional.
So said State Supreme Court Justice Richard C. Kloch Sr. on Thursday, as he ruled in favor of the municipality and its deeding over of 197.23 feet of Water Street property to Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours and its president, John Kinney, for $1. Kloch said the sale, coupled with potential insurance savings, was adequate consideration.
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Sat, Mar 26th 2011 05:00 am
The Porter citizens environmental group Residents for Responsible Government announced this week it was awarded a $5,500 grant from Freshwater Future. Geared for the protection of the watershed in Niagara County, the $5,500 grant is to help RRG organize community opposition to any expansion of the Chemical Waste Management hazardous waste landfill in the Town of Porter, said Wendy Swearingen, RRG president.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 05:25 pm
"The year 2012 will be an exciting year for our town and its residents," Town of Niagara Supervisor Steve Richards promises.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 05:15 pm
Margaret A. Messer will never forget the dark winter morning about nine years ago when she stopped her school bus on Ward Road to pick up a third-grader.
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Fri, Mar 25th 2011 05:15 pm
"We're here to talk about low-cost electricity," said Town of Niagara Supervisor Steve Richards to a crowd gathered at Porter Town Hall Monday. Consisting mostly of representatives from the towns of Lewiston, Porter and Town of Niagara plus interested residents, the exploratory session focused on the possibilities of forming a tri-municipal power company to serve the communities.
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Thu, Mar 24th 2011 03:00 pm
The population of Niagara County is 216,469.
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Thu, Mar 24th 2011 12:50 pm
A controversial land transfer in the Village of Lewiston was not unconstitutional.
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Thu, Mar 24th 2011 12:30 am
Niagara County Legislator Gerald K. "Butch" Farnham, R-Lockport, announced he will retire from the Niagara County Legislature when his term ends on Dec. 31.
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Thu, Mar 24th 2011 12:25 am
Kelsey L. Wright, the 15-year-old Niagara County girl reported missing late Wednesday afternoon, was found Wednesday evening and returned home.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 05:50 pm
At 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, Kelsey L. Wright was reported missing by her mother. The 15-year-old was last seen in the Wheatfield/North-Tonawanda area at about 5 p.m. on Monday, March 14. She was wearing a dark-hooded sweatshirt and a pair of jeans.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 12:25 pm
The world famous Niagara Falls will be dark from 8:30 until 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, in honor of Earth Hour, a global initiative aimed at drawing attention to the issue of climate change. The event urges the turning off all non-essential light by individuals, businesses and organizations around the world.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 12:00 pm
Turner Classic Movies will remember the life and career of two-time Academy Award-winning actress and beloved humanitarian Elizabeth Taylor on Sunday, April 10.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 11:35 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents singer-songwriter Brian McKnight on Wednesday, July 13, at 8 p.m.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 11:20 am
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, on Tuesday denounced a plan that would place a new tax on every firearm currently owned by New Yorkers and establish a levy on future firearm purchases. Ceretto called Senate bill S.2994 an egregious attack on the Second Amendment and demanded that lawmakers from both parties defeat the legislation.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
On Saturday, April 30, the Friends of Niagara University Theatre will host the 26th annual Friends of Niagara University Theatre Gala including a 4 p.m. production of the comic Gilbert and Sullivan opera, "The Pirates of Penzance," at the Leary Theatre within the Elizabeth Ann Clune Center for Theatre, Clet Hall.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
The Niagara County Federation of Republican Women will honor former Judge Kathleen Wojtaszek-Gariano as the organization's 2011 Woman of the Year on Saturday, the federation announced Tuesday.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will present a series of programs in April as part of its "Health For All Seasons" health education program and event series.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
The Committee for Mayor Terry Collesano will sponsor a reception and birthday celebration for the Village of Lewiston mayor on Tuesday, April 5. The event runs from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Lewiston Village Pub, 840 Center St.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2011 03:00 pm
Linda Roscetti, center, a resident of New York City who is an artist and clinician, recently donated one of her paintings of an Italian village to the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence for display.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2011 03:00 pm
Eddie Friel, an expert-in-residence in Niagara University's College of Hospitality & Tourism Management, will be a keynote speaker during the 64th annual Canadian Museums Association Conference taking place April 11-15 in London, Ontario.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2011 02:55 pm
Rivershore Inc., in partnership with The Family & Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara, held events Monday to promote the sixth annual World Down Syndrome Day. The keynote speaker was renowned musician Sujeet Desai. The instrumentalist, who has performed around the world and with performers including Kenny G., spoke on how individuals with Down syndrome lead happy, productive and meaningful lives.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2011 02:55 pm
Tops Xpress officially opened Monday morning in the Village of Lewiston.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 09:05 am
NBC's primetime investigative series "Dateline" was in Niagara County earlier this week to film segments for a spring episode. Members of the team stayed in Lewiston, at the Barton Hill Hotel & Spa.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 09:00 am
Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Lewiston Rotary Club host the 29th annual Shaw Festival Garden Party and Theatre Event on Friday, May 20, at the Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queens Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. This year's event showcases the classic musical "My Fair Lady."
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 09:00 am
It was an active work session of the Lewiston Town Board this past Monday, with town planning and projects the main areas of discussion.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 12:35 am
Proposals to modernize Artpark's outdoor amphitheater were muted by a handful of residents who say the performing arts venue is more trouble than it's worth.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 12:30 am
Artpark has outgrown its space, and it's time to expand.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 11:15 pm
The Barton Hill Hotel & Spa is still closed following a fire Monday afternoon at the 78-room Village of Lewiston inn. Owner Diane Finkbeiner said her business is "performing safety and maintenance checks in the best interests of ... staff and guests." She said her hope is that the Center Street hotel will reopen as soon as possible.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 07:15 pm
Saturday, March 19, is the celebration of St. Joseph's Day at the Winery at Marjim Manor, 7171 E. Lake Road, Appleton.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 06:35 pm
The Lewiston Choraleers will present an Easter cantata, "Footprints in the Sand: A Journey to the Cross and Beyond," by Joseph Martin, at five area churches on April 15, 16, 17 and 23. The specific dates, times and church sites of the performances are as follows:
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 06:20 pm
The National Children's Alliance has awarded a $27,620 grant to the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara to enhance the quality of investigations into alleged child abuse and child neglect.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 06:10 pm
Can You Help? is a free service provided by Niagara Frontier Publications in an effort to help community neighbors reach out for your support. These releases will be published as they are provided by those in need.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 06:00 pm
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, ranking member of the House Rules Committee, said March 11 that oil companies, not government actions, have an ability to affect the sky-high price of gasoline. She said oil companies aren't fully using their lands to tap current oil reserves and reduce the price of oil, and, that while tapping the strategic oil reserve is an option, it is not an adequate long-term solution.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 06:00 pm
"Spring Fling," a craft/vendor bazaar, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Abiding Savior Church, 1534 Ruie Road (corner of Cambridge), North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 04:25 pm
Antonio "L.A." Reid, former chairman of Island Def Jam Music Group and one of the most influential names in music today, will join Simon Cowell on the judging panel of "The X Factor," the singing competition series debuting this fall on FOX.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 04:05 pm
The Western New York Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is seeking nominations for the Hope, Faith and Love Awards, honoring individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the eradication of breast cancer.
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