Mon, Sep 28th 2015 06:55 am
Niagara Hospice will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its longest-running fundraiser, "Cocktails and CA$H," at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16. The event will be held at the Cambria Volunteer Fire Co., 4631 Cambria Wilson Road in Lockport.
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Sat, Sep 26th 2015 08:25 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz was joined Saturday in Tonawanda at Isle View Park by local leaders to cut the ribbon and officially open Erie County's new Tribute Garden honoring domestic violence victims and survivors.
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Sat, Sep 26th 2015 07:00 am
Hard Rock Café Niagara Falls USA is uniting musicians, supporters and survivors in honor of the brand's PINKTOBER campaign. On Friday, Oct. 9, Hard Rock Café Niagara Falls USA will host the sixth annual "Living Ribbon" across the international Rainbow Bridge.
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Sat, Sep 26th 2015 07:00 am
A seminar planned for Whitehaven Road Baptist Church is designed to fill a void in the treatment of cancer.
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Sat, Sep 26th 2015 07:00 am
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Sat, Sep 26th 2015 07:00 am
Though the Village of Lewiston is looking into obtaining a portable breakwall to curb wave damage to the Water Street shoreline, Guard Street resident Claudia Marasco said trustees should consider a speed limit for boaters - and jet boats, in particular.
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Sat, Sep 26th 2015 07:00 am
At the recent Peach Festival, it was pouring, but nobody let the rain ruin their fun. There was plenty to do. Things like trying to win fish at the Lewiston Service Guild fishpond booth and getting food at the Kiwanis Peach Festival food tent.
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Sat, Sep 26th 2015 07:00 am
Youngstown Business and Professional Association President Cheryl Butera recapped highlights of 2015 at a fall meeting, Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the Youngstown Yacht Club.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 09:50 pm
Six individuals were honored during Niagara University's annual Vincentian Heritage Convocation, held Thursday.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 09:50 pm
Buffalo City Mission received an $8,500 grant from the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo to help improve school readiness of children through the Shape-A-Space Reading Library Center at the Cornerstone Manor.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 09:50 pm
For the past 57 years, as sure as the sun would come up in the morning and set in the evening, there was one thing you could count on: Kenny Rogers would soon be coming to a venue near you to perform.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 08:00 pm
Niagara Cerebral Palsy officials announced yesterday the nonprofit human services agency will now be known as Empower. The 61-year-old organization also unveiled a new logo and website to supporters last evening at a reception held at the Four Points by Sheraton in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 07:05 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team released six players from its training camp roster.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 06:05 pm
The National Fire Protection Association notes nighttime fires can generate deadly gases such as carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide, which can result in fatal consequences for sleeping family members if there is no advance warning. Therefore, the 2015 fire prevention theme has been designated "Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm."
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 06:00 pm
The CROP Walk of Grand Island will accept donations of nonperishable foods between noon and 7 p.m. during the Taste of Grand Island, being held Saturday, Oct. 3, and on the day of the annual CROP Walk, held the following day at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the Beaver Island Marina North shelter.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 06:00 pm
Just Between Friends, the nation's largest children's and maternity consignment event, is coming to Western New York.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:50 pm
The 2015 Autumn Festival, presented by the Sanborn Business and Professional Association, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 3 and 4 at the Sanborn Lewiston Farm Museum, 2660 Saunders Settlement Road. This marks seven years for the event, said Bonnie Haskell, the museum curator.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:50 pm
The Rivershore Foundation will celebrate Rivershore's 35th anniversary at its annual gala beginning at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Niagara Falls Country Club. The evening includes dinner, entertainment and a silent auction, with all proceeds benefiting Rivershore programs.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:40 pm
The flu virus tends to spread from October to May. Flu viruses are detected year-round, including at lower levels during the summer months. Vaccinations can be given at any time during the flu season; even getting a vaccination later in the season (December through March) can still help protect you from influenza.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:40 pm
The Grand Island Community Chorus has extended an invitation to participate in a hymn sing at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at Old St. Stephen Church, 2100 Baseline Road, to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the historic old church.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:40 pm
The Grand Island Agricultural Cooperative Association will help all interested Island landowners join Erie County's agricultural district at no cost during an enrollment application help forum from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 2487 Long Road.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:25 pm
Kim Cich, who founded the Kaegebein Playground Committee, surveyed the approximately 50 volunteers who were building the new playground on Sept. 19 and said, "I am very grateful. For generations to come, this playground will be enjoyed by many in the community. I also feel very blessed by the community coming together."
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:25 pm
Students from the Lewiston-Porter Academy of International Business and Finance met with the community on Thursday at a Business Blender presented by the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:20 pm
With the growing popularity of local food, people are becoming increasingly interested in raising their own chickens for eggs and meat. As fall and winter are the best times to prepare for new chickens, which are widely available in the spring, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Niagara County will offer a series of two classes on raising backyard chickens.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:20 pm
On Sept. 18, members North Tonawanda Fire Department Local No. 1333 took to the intersection of Payne Avenue and Walck Road, boots in hand, to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:20 pm
The staff and students of the Fricano Primary School in the Starpoint Central School District have received the International Literacy Association's Exemplary Reading Program Award.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:20 pm
Six new Distinguished Student Scholarship recipients will be showcased at the annual NCCC Foundation Scholarship Gala on Oct. 17 at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:20 pm
Six decades ago, a Niagara Falls icon was born.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:20 pm
Gerald McCormick is pleased to announce his candidacy for Wheatfield town supervisor.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 04:00 pm
On Sunday, Sept. 27, more than 30,000 smartly dressed gentlefolk in over 400 cities will straddle the saddles of their café racers, bobbers, scramblers and other marvelous custom motorcycles to raise awareness and help fund the cure for prostate cancer.
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Fri, Sep 25th 2015 01:25 pm
Grand Island resident Sharon L. Bachert entered into rest Sept. 22, 2015.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2015 04:55 pm
While some local Catholics are making the trek to join the crowds at one of the cities where Pope Francis will be speaking this week, many are making plans to attend a smaller, homier event.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2015 04:40 pm
On Wednesday, the Father Joe Moreno Memorial Foundation proudly presented SuperMarket Liquors & Wines owner Christopher Castellani with an award for his dedication and generosity as a sponsor of the foundation's annual Walk to Remember.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2015 04:15 pm
On Thursday, State Sen. Rob Ortt presented a ceremonial check to the Old Fort Niagara Association in the amount of $15,000. He secured the funding for Old Fort Niagara as part of this year's state budget.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2015 03:50 pm
On "Heroes Reborn," Judi Shekoni's character, Joanne, has horrifically lost her son - she believes to "evos," or evolved humans - and she's not in a good place. When the series begins, the former housewife is on a particular quest.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2015 10:35 am
Niagara County government was advised, approximately 10 minutes ago, that phone service disrupted by an outage originating in Buffalo has now been restored.
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Thu, Sep 24th 2015 10:20 am
Niagara County government is being impacted by a large-scale phone outage impacting across Western New York.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 10:30 pm
"Romeo & Juliet," Shakespeare's classic tale of tragic romance as choreographed by Helgi Tomasson to music by Sergei Prokofiev, comes to life on the big screen at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24, when the San Francisco Ballet's performance is shown in approximately 600 movie theaters nationwide.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 04:15 pm
The Buffalo Sabres today announced an eight-song bracket challenge, presented by Tony Walker and Co., that will allow fans to vote on the team's official goal song for the 2015-16 season.
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Wed, Sep 23rd 2015 04:15 pm
The Erie County Department of Environment and Planning has announced a new, grant-funded partnership between the department and area health care facilities to better promote and assist in the safe disposal of pharmaceuticals through the medical care waste pharmaceutical disposal program.
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