Thu, Sep 2nd 2010 03:30 pm
Picture this: an elegant high tea, a spectacular basket auction, a variety of fruits, sandwiches, cookies and scones -- all this while supporting NOAH, Niagara Organizing Alliance for Hope, a faith-based countywide organization focused on Niagara's quality of life and social justice issues.
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Thu, Sep 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
Some Niagara-Wheatfield residents are wondering how, in these tight economic times for schools, the Board of Education can be putting to a vote an $11 million capital project that includes more than $4 million in safety updates and the rest in Greenway plans to create and improve recreational opportunities for students and the community.
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Thu, Sep 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
The National Kidney Foundation "Take Control of Kidney Disease through Knowledge" class will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center, 621 10th St., Auditorium A, Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Sep 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will honor the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., president of Niagara University, and Ajit Trivikram, M.D., for their service to the hospital and community at the 2010 Premier.
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Thu, Sep 2nd 2010 03:00 pm
The last fly-in breakfast of the summer, sponsored by Cambria Volunteer Fire Co., will be held from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, at Smith Field, VanDusen Road, Cambria.
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Thu, Sep 2nd 2010 02:40 pm
Primaries tend to pass by without much attention or voter turnout, unless a major state or national office is in contention.
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Thu, Sep 2nd 2010 02:00 pm
Wheatfield resident Leatta Broeker gets some assistance from Mike Carney, Republican deputy commissioner from the Niagara County Board of Elections, learning about the new voting machines.
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Sat, Aug 28th 2010 03:00 pm
The Town of Porter invites area residents to attend its third annual Porter on the Lake Labor Day Fest, Monday, Sept. 6, at the town lakeside park located off Dietz Road.
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Sat, Aug 28th 2010 03:00 pm
The New York State Thruway Authority and State Police Troop T announced this week that "Operation Summer Brake" would take place Monday, Aug. 30, and continue through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6.
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Sat, Aug 28th 2010 03:00 pm
As the Western New York region prepares for the upcoming War of 1812 Bicentennial, Old Fort Niagara has released a new book on the conflict titled "Long Range Guns, Close Quarter Combat: The Third United States Artillery Regiment in the War of 1812."
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Sat, Aug 28th 2010 02:50 pm
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Sat, Aug 28th 2010 01:55 pm
Before digging into the first full day of Niagara County's 53rd annual Peach Festival on Saturday, Sept. 11, consider starting off with an event that benefits you and a child in need. The annual Lewiston Kiwanis Peach Festival 5K Run and 1-Mile Walk promotes health and donates proceeds to the Make-A-Wish Foundation this year.
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Sat, Aug 28th 2010 01:00 pm
Members of the Lewiston Town Board listened intently Monday to a presentation by New York Power Authority representatives on the new look planned for Reservoir State Park.
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Sat, Aug 28th 2010 11:05 am
Lewiston Kiwanis advance rides chairman Nick Morreale announces advance ride tickets for this year's Peach Festival, Sept 10, 11 and 12 at Academy Park in Lewiston, are now available. Cost is $20 for a strip of 14 tickets. Each ticket is good for one ride on midway rides operated at the festival this year by North American Midway Co.
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Sat, Aug 28th 2010 09:00 am
On Aug. 22, the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston hosted its annual picnic for contestants vying for the title of 2010 Peach Queen.
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Thu, Aug 26th 2010 02:00 pm
According to the State Department of Health, in 2007, Niagara County residents experienced death rates 39 percent above the state average for heart disease. In 2003, the rate was 28 percent higher than the state average.
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Thu, Aug 26th 2010 12:15 pm
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Thu, Aug 26th 2010 12:10 pm
After a night of thunder, lightning and rain, the sun shone brightly the morning of Friday, Aug. 20, as the Legion Riders began their trek to Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.
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Thu, Aug 26th 2010 12:00 pm
The place for Wheatfield families to be this weekend is Fairmount Park. After a year's hiatus, the Wheatfield Family Picnic is back on Saturday, Aug. 28.
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Thu, Aug 26th 2010 12:00 pm
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, NY-28th District, celebrated the 75th anniversary of Social Security this month as the special guest of the President Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum at Hyde Park, N.Y.
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Thu, Aug 26th 2010 12:00 pm
VA Western New York Healthcare System hosts a National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day ceremony at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in Freedom Hall, Room 301, at the Buffalo VA medical center, 3495 Bailey Ave.
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Thu, Aug 26th 2010 12:00 pm
Kidz Xpress in Meadowbrook Square Plaza at 3571 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield, is offering a free car safety seat check on Saturday, Aug. 28.
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Thu, Aug 26th 2010 12:00 pm
The New York State Thruway Authority and State Police Troop T announced this week that "Operation Summer Brake" would take place Monday, Aug. 30, and continue through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 6.
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Thu, Aug 26th 2010 12:00 pm
The charity auction and raffles at the recent Precious Plate and Precision Process family picnic at the Wheatfield Lions Club Five Senses Nature will benefit the grassroots Tonawanda charity called Jammies for GIs.
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Thu, Aug 26th 2010 12:00 pm
After taking a year off for "family and farm," Traci and Patrick Garland have again turned an eight-acre cornfield in Wheatfield into The MAiZE.
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Tue, Aug 24th 2010 12:00 pm
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Sat, Aug 21st 2010 03:00 pm
Responding to what it views as a continuing problem in the number of intoxicated-driving fatalities, the Niagara County Sheriff's Office announced this week it will join other law enforcement agencies throughout the country in support of an intensive crackdown on intoxicated driving.
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Sat, Aug 21st 2010 02:00 pm
"All the other classes firefighters go through teaches them how to save others," instructor Rich Silvaroli explains. "This class teaches how to save themselves."
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Sat, Aug 21st 2010 12:00 pm
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Sat, Aug 21st 2010 12:00 pm
The Village of Lewiston will once again appeal to all of the senses, with sounds of cool jazz, the sights of hot classic cars, and the aromas of culinary delights filling the streets, as the ninth annual Historic Lewiston Jazz Festival welcomes residents and visitors alike on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27 and 28.
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Sat, Aug 21st 2010 12:00 pm
The seventh annual Youngstown Community Picnic will be held in Falkner Park on Saturday, Aug. 28. Food and events are free and open to the public.
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Sat, Aug 21st 2010 12:00 pm
Professor James Mezhir, Niagara County Community College, will speak at the next meeting of the Buffalo chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals on "How We Can Become More Effective High-performance Teams."
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Fri, Aug 20th 2010 12:40 pm
Art lovers flocked to Lewiston's Center Street last weekend amidst scorching hot temperatures and a brief yet substantial downpour on Sunday. More than 170 local and out-of-town artists displayed their various works, covering a broad media of different art forms. This year's event featured a few different elements that made even the seasoned Art Festival veteran enthusiastic.
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Thu, Aug 19th 2010 02:00 pm
Niagara University announced Monday that it has received a $2 million gift from James and Mary Glynn and their family.
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Thu, Aug 19th 2010 12:25 pm
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Thu, Aug 19th 2010 12:20 pm
Legislation to designate a portion of Route 62 as the National Veteran's Highway has been signed into law by Gov. David A. Paterson.
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Thu, Aug 19th 2010 12:15 pm
Niagara County Patriots will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, in the Wheatfield Community Center.
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Thu, Aug 19th 2010 12:00 pm
The Town of Niagara has a new employee, who come November is expected to be sniffing out drugs as a member of the police department.
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Thu, Aug 19th 2010 12:00 pm
The Town of Niagara Town Board on Tuesday decided against offering the New York State and Local Retirement System Incentive to its employees.
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Thu, Aug 19th 2010 12:00 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield School District officials are beaming about test scores theses days.
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