Mon, Mar 26th 2012 11:15 am
Niagara University has announced that Dr. Michelle R. Ciminelli, an assistant professor in its College of Education, has been selected as one of nine finalists for the Outstanding Dissertation of the Year Award from the International Reading Association (IRA), the largest association for literacy educators in the world.
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Mon, Mar 26th 2012 11:15 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60th District, has announced that the New York Senate passed three bills to combat auto insurance fraud -- which costs New Yorkers more than $1 billion a year -- as well as legislation that would impose stronger criminal penalties for staging auto accidents.
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Mon, Mar 26th 2012 07:00 am
Did you enjoy looking for Easter eggs when you were a child? Perhaps you are still a child at heart?
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Mon, Mar 26th 2012 07:00 am
This year, the Greater Niagara Frontier Council, Boy Scouts of America is hoping that those who have experienced the benefits of Scouting will attend its second annual Fire and Ice fundraising dinner. The event takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 29, at Templeton Landing at the Erie Basin Marina.
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Mon, Mar 26th 2012 07:00 am
The Shawnee Junior Explorer's annual spaghetti dinner and basket auction will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 1, at the Shawnee Volunteer Fire Department firehall, 3747 Lockport Road (near Shawnee Road), Wheatfield.
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Sat, Mar 24th 2012 07:00 am
At a meeting of the Niagara Catholic board of trustees, George Edwards was honored for his years of dedication and commitment.
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Sat, Mar 24th 2012 07:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, March 12, to Sunday, March 18, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 86 responses during this period.
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Sat, Mar 24th 2012 07:00 am
New York state operates 12 fish hatcheries throughout the state, raising muskellunge, walleye, brook trout, brown trout, lake trout, rainbow, Coho and Chinook salmon.
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Sat, Mar 24th 2012 07:00 am
Do you enjoy listening to ghost stories? Do you love the thrill of being scared?
Want to add a little horror to your weekend? Then The Portage House Motel owner Sue Torcasio's "Friday the 13th" fright-filled weekend is just for you.
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Sat, Mar 24th 2012 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees and the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce are still not on the same page when it comes to closing Center Street for festivals or other events.
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Sat, Mar 24th 2012 07:00 am
As part of Music in Schools Month, the Lew-Port Board of Education recognized music students who were named to All State and All Region musical groups.
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Sat, Mar 24th 2012 07:00 am
With the Lewiston Town Board set Monday to review a presentation from the Joseph Davis Park Local Development Corporation, one Town Board member announced this week he is requesting a formal audit of the JDPLDC, calling for them to account for town funds already allocated to the group and spent thus far.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 09:15 pm
Artpark & Co. debuts "Sundays in July" this summer.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 06:25 pm
Top nine finalists sing songs from their own idols Wednesday; Nicki Minaj and season 10 winner Scotty McCreery to perform on next results show.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 06:20 pm
Brennan's Irish Pub in Youngstown will host a celebrity bartender fundraiser to benefit the Youngstown Recreation Department and Nancy Price Scholarship on Saturday, March 31.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 06:15 pm
"The Screwtape Letters," the smart, provocative and wickedly funny theatrical adaptation of the C.S. Lewis novel about spiritual warfare from a demon's point of view, will be presented for two performances only at the Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, on Saturday, April 14, at 4 and 8 p.m.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 06:15 pm
On Sunday, April 1, at 7 p.m., an organ recital given by Bishop William Franklin and the Rev. Earle King will take place at St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal Church, 3587 Baseline Road, Grand Island.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 06:10 pm
Niagara Hospice officials report that several Niagara County residents have notified them in the last month and this week of fundraising solicitors who claim they are raising funds for Hospice.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 06:10 pm
Holly Ricci-Canham from the Orleans County Genealogical Society is coming to Lewiston to explain how the Orphan Trains worked and how they impacted Western New York.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 06:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, released the following statement Thursday regarding Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy's visit to Niagara Falls:
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 06:00 pm
Officials at Pyramid Management Group LLC, owner and operator of 15 shopping malls throughout New York and Massachusetts, this week announced that all of its properties will be 100 percent tobacco-free on May 31.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 06:00 pm
Country music superstars Sara Evans, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban are scheduled to perform and Beth Behrs, star of the hit CBS comedy series "2 Broke Girls," and "Entertainment Tonight" co-host Nancy O'Dell are scheduled as presenters at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, on Sunday, April 1, on CBS.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 06:00 pm
Grammy-nominated DJ and producer AVICII is bringing his club anthems to Buffalo with the AVICII - LE7ELS tour. AVICII will perform at First Niagara Center on Wednesday, June 20, at 8 p.m.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 06:00 pm
State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information sessions about its associate and bachelor's degree programs at its Niagara Frontier Center, Appletree Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Cheektowaga.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 06:00 pm
From March 22 through April 1, Niagara University Theatre will present the delightful Shakespearean classic, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Doug Zschiegner.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 05:50 pm
Old Fort Niagara was recognized in the latest issue of Early Homes magazine. The article delved into the long history of the majestic fort - from its importance as a military site during the French and Indian War, to the numerous lively events held there today.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 05:00 pm
News from the Porter Town Board regular session this month finds the town has opted to pursue alternative energy development in lieu of wind energy turbines that had been eyed earlier for up to three locations.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 02:30 pm
The Town of Niagara announced on Friday that its sanitation company, Allied Waste, is currently having a contract dispute with its workers and therefore will not pick up garbage or recycling in the town on the normal Friday schedule.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 08:10 am
The Orleans County Conservative Party has endorsed State Sen. George D. Maziarz for re-election in the 62nd Senate district.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 07:00 am
The annual "WNY Toy, Comic Book & Collectible Show" will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 25, at American Legion Post 1322, 950 Payne Ave., North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 07:00 am
St. James Lutheran Church is inviting the public for a continental breakfast and an inspiring gospel message from the Rev. Bob Dean.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 07:00 am
The Kiwanis Club of Niagara-Wheatfield's annual pancake breakfast and basket raffle will be Sunday, March 25, in the American Legion Post 1451 at 6525 Ward Road, Wheatfield.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 07:00 am
Join the Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 24, for its annual Women's Build Day.
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Fri, Mar 23rd 2012 07:00 am
Work continued this week at the new Lewiston Stone House, located at 755 Center St. North.
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Thu, Mar 22nd 2012 05:30 pm
When the Buffalo Bills 2011 season came to a conclusion, Bills General Manager Buddy Nix addressed the media announcing the team's offseason plans. He made it very clear that the team's No. 1 goal this offseason was to improve the NFL's worst pass-rush. The Bills defensive totaled just 29 sacks in 2011, the league worst.
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Thu, Mar 22nd 2012 04:45 pm
Congratulations to the Holy Ghost girls varsity basketball team for winning the Lutheran School Basketball League Championship.
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Thu, Mar 22nd 2012 04:45 pm
The 2012 Wheatfield Blades Squirt Minor AAA team won the Western New York Amateur Hockey League Championship by beating the Depew Saints, 4-1, at Cheektowaga Town Rink.
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Thu, Mar 22nd 2012 04:40 pm
The Niagara County Patriots will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, March 26, at the Wheatfield Community Center, 2790 Church Road, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Mar 22nd 2012 04:40 pm
The Niagara team from Gleason's School of Gymnastics level 5 team took second place overall in the Nickel City Classic meet held in Orchard Park on Feb 12.
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Thu, Mar 22nd 2012 04:35 pm
The SPCA of Niagara now has 83 candidates to consider for its new board of directors.
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