Fri, May 30th 2014 08:35 pm
Sally Jeanette Meyer Chandler, born in Buffalo, on Dec. 17, 1925, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2014, in Austin, Texas, after an extended struggle with Alzheimer's Disease.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 08:35 pm
The week of May 18-24 was National EMS Week. This year's theme was "EMS: Dedicated for Life." On May 21, Tri-Community Ambulance Service was proud to witness the recognition of a few of its own at the annual EMS Awards Dinner hosted by Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center in Lewiston at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 08:35 pm
The intersection of Military Road and Packard Road in the Town of Niagara can be a driver's nightmare.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 08:30 pm
When chickens move in next door in a residential area, it can cause a squawk.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 08:30 pm
On Monday, the Town of Niagara Lions and Lioness Clubs observed Memorial Day with a ceremony at the Witmer Road Cemetery in the Town of Niagara.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 08:25 pm
The Lewiston Police Department suffered a loss in its K-9 unit Wednesday. "Radar," a tracking, drug recognition and patrol dog, was put down. He had been diagnosed with splenic cancer at Cornell University.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 08:25 pm
The governor's office got the CWM siting board process underway on May 23 with the naming of three area residents, two from Niagara County and one from Erie County, to serve as ad hoc members.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 08:25 pm
Memorial Day tributes throughout the area were many last weekend and Monday. They included programs at Old Fort Niagara and ceremonies in Youngstown, the Town of Wilson and in the Village of Lewiston.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 08:00 pm
The American Legion Wheatfield Post 1451 held its Memorial Day observance at the war memorial at the town garage on Ward Road.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 08:00 pm
A sense of relief and celebration was in the air at the May 21 Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education meeting. Unlike the past several meetings, the Adult Learning Center was virtually empty with just a few scattered residents in attendance.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 07:45 pm
Figuratively speaking, Niagara University carries the torch for individuals with developmental disabilities through its many outreach services and academic programs.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 07:45 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda welcomes Frankie Avalon Saturday, Sept. 20, at 8 p.m. for one performance only. Ticket prices are $46-$56.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 07:45 pm
Daphne Oz's dad, Dr. Mehmet Oz, visits her at work at "The Chew," Alison Sweeney ("The Biggest Loser") and Jennifer Esposito make their "Chew" debuts, and slugger Willie Randolph joins sports fan Michael Symon for some culinary fun.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 07:45 pm
Based on the young adult novel by Indianapolis native John Green, the 20th Century Fox release "The Fault in Our Stars" has been recognized by Indianapolis nonprofit Heartland Film with the Truly Moving Picture Award. Heartland Film honors select theatrically released films - entertaining movies that do much more than just entertain - with the industry award.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 07:40 pm
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier held its 22nd annual "Compassion in Action" awards brunch Thursday afternoon to honor many of the volunteers and supporters that make its mission possible.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 07:40 pm
Niagara University's recreation department is now accepting registrations for its popular summer youth camp, which will be held on campus from June 30 to Aug. 15.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 07:40 pm
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council met Thursday in Fredonia and made a final call for businesses, educational institutions, local governments, not-for-profit groups and other stakeholders across the five-county Western New York region to apply for state funding through the New York state consolidated funding application.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 07:40 pm
The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is inviting residents from local communities to attend the first public workshop to review details of the Niagara Falls International Airport sustainable master plan on Wednesday, June 4.
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Fri, May 30th 2014 07:40 pm
Niagara University's College of Education has received state approval to offer a bachelor's degree program in early childhood development and cognition.
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Thu, May 29th 2014 06:05 pm
The Niagara Military Affairs Council will hold its annual meeting Thursday, June 5, at 5:30 p.m. (doors open at 4:30 p.m.) at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, Heritage Center.
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Thu, May 29th 2014 12:45 pm
Wilson resident Marek Kobialka, a construction engineer with the Niagara Power Project, recently received an award from the Western New York Chapter of the American Concrete Institute for superior work practices related to the repair and restoration of the dam face of the Robert Moses Niagara Power Plant
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Thu, May 29th 2014 11:35 am
Niagara Hospice and the Schoellkopf Health Center held a dedication celebration Wednesday at David's Path, a dedicated hospice unit on the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center campus.
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Thu, May 29th 2014 08:10 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-I-Buffalo, announced he will co-sponsor the Compassionate Care Act, which would legalize the delivery and use of marijuana by seriously ill patients who need the drug for treatment of their illnesses.
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Thu, May 29th 2014 08:00 am
Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island the Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to from May 6 to 16.
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Thu, May 29th 2014 08:00 am
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Thu, May 29th 2014 08:00 am
The following incidents occurred from May 12 to 18, 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 542 calls so far this year, as compared with 499 calls at this time in 2013.
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Thu, May 29th 2014 07:45 am
Blanche Joan (née Majda) Fibich, age 92, of Niwot, Colorado, formerly of Grand Island, died Monday, May 5, 2014, while at home. Her daughter, Sylvia Fibich, and son-in-law, Tom Yulsman, were at her side.
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Thu, May 29th 2014 07:45 am
While growing up in Grand Island, Kristina Bulera fondly remembers spending much of her summers on the beach or the playground at Beaver Island State Park. During the past couple of summers, the 29-year-old co-owner of the Riverstone Grill with her husband, Chaz, would ride her bicycle to the park with a trolley on the back for her 3-year-old daughter, Avery.
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Thu, May 29th 2014 07:45 am
Town, county and state government officials praised the Grand Island Fire Co. for its proud tradition of community service for the past 76 years. This anniversary celebration tool place at fire headquarters on Saturday, May 17, and was well attended by family members and special guests, including local fire service officers.
Board of Directors Chairman Greg Butcher noted that the GIFC has kept pace with increased membership recruitment demands and took in a class of six rookies during 2014. Personal sacrifice is nothing new to members of the volunteer fire service, who provide more than 70 percent of fire and emergency medical services protection throughout the United States. He concluded that GIFC accomplishments to date would indicate that the township is "in very good hands."
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Thu, May 29th 2014 07:45 am
Terry Schweitzer, division manager for Republic Services, the Town of Grand Island's trash and recycling hauler, said he's heard all about what he can do with his company's new 95-gallon recycling carts.
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Thu, May 29th 2014 07:45 am
As a follow up to its 40th anniversary celebration and the 16 temporary installations on display in 2013, Artpark & Company will continue its visual arts renaissance and bring more artwork into the park this summer. Six large-scale, semi-permanent sculptures will be constructed in the historic Artpark woods and along the red brick road.
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Thu, May 29th 2014 07:40 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced a partnership with industry leaders from five electric and gas utilities to develop a plan that places veterans returning back home in jobs in the utility industry. The plan supports objectives that emerged from the New York State Veterans and Military Families Summit held in March, which focused on the state's efforts to support veterans and the military community.
"New York's veterans have made tremendous sacrifices in service to our nation, and by expanding professional opportunities for them at home we can help to ease their transition back to civilian life and empower them for years to come," Cuomo said.
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Thu, May 29th 2014 07:40 am
Niagara University's longstanding commitment to community service will be recognized during Niagara Catholic High School's baccalaureate Mass tonight at 6 p.m.
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Thu, May 29th 2014 07:40 am
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced Wednesday the New York Power Authority board of trustees approved new allocations of low-cost hydropower for four firms in Western New York that will support 335 jobs and more than $28 million in capital investments in the region.
"By providing upstate manufacturers with the means to grow their operations, we are strengthening the economy and providing new opportunities for New Yorkers in the region," Cuomo said. "These latest low-cost hydropower allocations are giving companies in Western New York the support they need to lower their overhead costs, expand their workforce, and refocus on growing their business well into the future."
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Thu, May 29th 2014 07:40 am
Reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Little Big Town return for the second year to host the "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" Tuesday, Aug. 5 (8 p.m.), on ABC.
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Thu, May 29th 2014 07:35 am
Grill master Bobby Flay returns to the backyard this summer, and this time he's going back to the essentials with new episodes of "Barbecue Addiction: Bobby's Basics," beginning Sunday, June 22, at 11 a.m. on Food Network.
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Thu, May 29th 2014 07:35 am
National Grid has been honored by the Tree Line USA program of The Arbor Day Foundation for the 15th year in a row. National Grid, doing business in Massachusetts, New York and Rhode Island, was recognized for its non-stop commitment to proper tree pruning, planting and care in their service areas for more than a decade.
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Thu, May 29th 2014 07:35 am
The New York State Department of Transportation today announced highway and bridge maintenance will occur next week on the Robert Moses State Parkway in the Town of Porter.
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Thu, May 29th 2014 07:35 am
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Thu, May 29th 2014 07:30 am
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