Mon, Aug 25th 2014 07:00 am
The Niagara University women's volleyball team volunteered their time Thursday at Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School. The girls, joined by assistant volleyball coach Eric Buggs, helped with various tasks to get the school ready for its Sept. 4 opening.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2014 07:00 am
Niagara University's Office of Continuing Education is accepting registrations for its fall schedule of courses. Professional studies, certificates and credit-free classes are offered in person and online.
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Mon, Aug 25th 2014 07:00 am
A dash of world flavor is coming to the culinary offerings at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls and Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in Buffalo. Oliver Wolf, a recognized chef in the industry with more than 25 years of experience around the globe, joins Western New York's award-winning casino resorts as executive chef.
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Sat, Aug 23rd 2014 10:25 pm
With hopes to further the success of this great cause, the staff at Niagara Hospice accepted the "Ice Bucket Challenge."
More than 25 Niagara Hospice staff members agreed to be soaked with ice water Friday afternoon to raise awareness and funds for ALS.
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Sat, Aug 23rd 2014 10:15 pm
MOPS is starting a chapter in Niagara County at St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1073 Saunders Settlement Road, Niagara Falls. The program will be held the first and third Tuesday of each month, beginning Tuesday, Sept. 16 (9:15-11:15 a.m.).
Mothers of Pre-Schoolers is a program to meet the needs of every mom.
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Sat, Aug 23rd 2014 10:15 pm
The entertainment industry has once again joined together to lend support to the MDA "Show of Strength" Telethon, benefiting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The 49th broadcast of the television fundraising event will air in primetime, Sunday, Aug. 31 (9-11 p.m.) on the ABC Television Network.
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Sat, Aug 23rd 2014 10:00 pm
The Niagara Junior Purple Eagles Gary Hill Memorial Scholarship committee has announced John Conti, Joseph Corio, Thomas Corrao, Joseph Dobmeier, Lucus Hurtt, Joseph Langer, Michael Laurendi and Jake Schoelles as the 2014 scholarship recipients.
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Sat, Aug 23rd 2014 10:00 pm
You may see it quite often as you're driving around town: dogs riding in the back of trucks. You might even know someone who does it. Why not? It seems so convenient to just load your dog up in the back and take him with you.
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Sat, Aug 23rd 2014 10:00 pm
TNT has landed network television rights to the global blockbuster "The Hunger Games" and "Divergent" movie franchises in a sweeping deal with Lionsgate. TNT's acquisition includes the network premiere windows for "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1," which opens in theaters this November, and "The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2," set for theatrical release in November 2015. The deal also includes network premiere windows for "Divergent."
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Sat, Aug 23rd 2014 12:10 pm
Celebrities. Athletes. Politicians. Your friends and family members.
Just about everybody, it seems, has taken part in the "ALS Ice Bucket Challenge" to raise awareness - and funds - for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS, or "Lou Gehrig's Disease." To date, more than $40 million has been donated.
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Sat, Aug 23rd 2014 12:00 pm
Amanda M. Ripson of Youngstown has announced her candidacy for Porter town clerk. She will be on the ballot for the Republican primary on Sept. 9.
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Sat, Aug 23rd 2014 11:55 am
The Youngstown Police Department announced this week it was recently awarded a $500 grant to enable the department to purchase camera equipment for purposes of upgrading YPD's current capabilities.
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Sat, Aug 23rd 2014 11:55 am
As residents now realize, the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co.'s legendary Field Days is history. But that doesn't mean an end; rather, a new beginning.
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Sat, Aug 23rd 2014 07:00 am
Artpark fans got a taste of Steve "Luke" Lukather's style of music when he performed June 24 with Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band. The singer returns with his own band, Toto, to close out the 2014 "Tuesdays in the Park" concert series Aug. 26.
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Sat, Aug 23rd 2014 07:00 am
The Boardwalk at Lakeview Village Fair in Olcott invites visitors to check out an art fair Saturday, Aug. 30, from noon to 5 p.m.
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Sat, Aug 23rd 2014 07:00 am
First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown announces new Tuesday night Bible classes will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Church Fellowship Hall, 100 Church St.
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Sat, Aug 23rd 2014 07:00 am
Wilson's Sunset Grill has teamed up with local entertainment coordinator Steve Goodman to present the second annual "Super Jam" concert on Sunday, Aug. 31. The free event begins at 3 p.m. at 3 O'Connell Island.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 09:45 pm
"Bombadil," you're thinking, "that name sounds familiar."
Sure, the word comes from "The Lord of the Rings," but that's not it. No; it's something else.
The truth is, "whimsical" pop-folk act Bombadil was poised to hit it big in 2009, with the release of "Tarpits and "Canyonlands."
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 03:35 pm
Building on its mission to serve those in need, and its orthopedic excellence, Catholic Health facility Kenmore Mercy Hospital, along with Dr. John Repicci, are joining Operation Walk USA to provide a needy patient with a free joint replacement surgery this year.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 03:35 pm
If your class schedule has replaced summer novels, and you're packing the family car, it can mean only one thing: it's back to school time.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 03:35 pm
Dunkin' Donuts will team up with law enforcement officials in the greater Buffalo area to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes with a rooftop sit-in at participating Dunkin' Donuts locations.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 03:35 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital was the site for a collection of items to be transported to aid people in Nicaragua.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 03:00 pm
Sally Trietley Mergel, 83, of Grand Island was called to heaven at home Aug. 17, 2014, surrounded by family and comforted by her devoted husband of 24 years, Philip Mergel.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 03:00 pm
Pastor Leslie E. Chambers of the Town of West Clarksville passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at home after a brief battle with cancer.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 02:20 pm
The following was submitted Friday on behalf of Gia Arnold:
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 02:10 pm
Applications are now available for the 36th annual Lewiston Kiwanis Peach Festival 5K run, sponsored by Niagara First Choice Federal Credit Union and DiMino's Tops Lewiston, taking place Saturday, Sept. 6, at 9 a.m.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 02:05 pm
Sacred Heart Villa School's motto is "Where Learning Begins."
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 01:50 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 205 calls from Aug. 2 to 8. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 01:50 pm
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 01:50 pm
Grand Island Historical Society officers Carolyn Doebert, Sharon Nichols and Maggie Gushue presented a framed copy of the original 1864 deed of the fifth-oldest house on Grand Island to current owners Robin and Bryce Shipman at their recent festive sesquicentennial birthday celebration.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 01:45 pm
The following incidents occurred from Aug. 4 to 10, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 37 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 913 calls so far this year. Last year at this date, the GIFC had responded to 871 calls.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 01:45 pm
The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild has announced its 92nd season of community theater on the Niagara Frontier.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 01:45 pm
What started out three years ago as a combination of Mike Geblein's retirement party and friends really like to cook peppers so let's have a cook-off has evolved into an annual event at the Geblein compound.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 01:45 pm
Construction of a $1.3 million parks maintenance building and Recreation Department offices passed review by the town Planning Board Monday night.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 01:45 pm
The Wheatfield Family Picnic is back again on Sunday, Aug. 24, at the town's Fairmount Park with its usual abundance of food, activities, animals, cars, community services and music.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 12:05 pm
The State Environmental Quality Review for the proposed Cobblestone Creek development is expected to be on the agenda for the Wheatfield Town Board at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 25.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 12:05 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto is advocating for the construction of a new convention center in downtown Niagara Falls. As ranking minority member of the Assembly Tourism Committee, Ceretto sees this convention center as crucial to bringing construction jobs to the region, and enhancing Niagara Falls' long-term status as a tourism hub in New York.
"Since becoming an assemblyman in 2010, continuing Niagara Falls' legacy as a tourist hotspot in our state has been a top priority of mine," Ceretto said. "Currently, our downtown lacks the type of major draw that would bring tourists and tourism dollars into the city during the cold-weather months. Building a convention center and multi-use arena in Niagara Falls would fill that void."
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 12:00 pm
With the support of his family and friends, Don Schildhauer has formally announced his candidacy for Town of Niagara supervisor.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 12:00 pm
Changes in Benderson Development's plans for Military Place brought a crowd of concerned residents to the Town of Niagara Town Board meeting on Tuesday.
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Fri, Aug 22nd 2014 12:00 pm
The Niagara County SPCA invites local residents to attend its third annual onsite Dog Days of Summer fundraiser, Aug. 23 and 24, and even stay overnight.
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