Fri, Oct 7th 2011 09:25 pm
"It's like Christmas for the teacher," said one student at Lewiston Porter Middle School as Office Max brought in $1,000 worth of school supplies to his classroom.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 09:25 pm
Town of Porter Board members held what was seen as the leadoff of its 2011-12 budget discussions Monday afternoon at Town Hall.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 09:15 pm
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 09:15 pm
The following incidents occurred from Sept. 26 to Oct. 2, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 21 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 1,140 calls so far this year.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 09:10 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office reports its officers responded to 423 calls from Sept. 17 to 30. Below is a sampling of only those incidents the ECSO reported to the Island Dispatch.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 09:05 pm
Though the Grand Island Central School District has a good record of safety in transporting students to school, "You can never say you're satisfied," Jack Burns, the district's director of transportation, said this week.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 09:00 pm
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police between Sept. 19 and 29. During this period, patrol handled 245 calls.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 09:00 pm
Four Airmen from the New York Air National Guard's 107th Airlift Wing, based at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, finished third in a shooting competition that pitted the best National Guard teams from the northeast against each other.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 08:55 pm
Imagination Station Child Care Center Inc., located in the Village of Lewiston, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce on Friday. The event was a celebration of upgrades to the building and new ownership by Carla Fasso.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 01:30 pm
Anthony H. Gioia of Buffalo embarked on his duties as U.S. Ambassador in Malta on Aug. 23, 2001. The afternoon of Sept. 11, he heard the shocking news of the devastating attacks in the U.S.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 01:25 pm
At 4 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 22, members of the Lewiston Council on the Arts and the Tuscarora Health and Community Center will unveil four paintings by Erwin Printup Jr. at the newly built Tuscarora Nation House. The unveiling will occur in conjunction with the Tuscarora Nation Community Fair.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 01:25 pm
A two-day seminar that will teach law enforcement officers how to use social networking websites as a tool in identifying and investigating criminals is being offered Oct. 13-14 at the Conference Center Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 09:00 am
The Firearms Permit Review Board of Wheatfield will offer its annual muzzleloader course from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Wheatfield Community Center, next to Town Hall.
Instructor will be Don MacSwan. A certificate will be issued to those completing the course as a requirement for their muzzleloader discharge permit. There is no course fee. The class is open to anyone age 14 and older. Those ages 14 to 17 should be accompanied by an adult.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 07:00 am
Join the Adams Volunteer Fire Co. on tonight for its annual Fire Prevention Night.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 07:00 am
Veterans enrolled in VA health care may obtain flu vaccines at upcoming walk-in clinics scheduled at VA Western New York Healthcare System, 3495 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, on the following dates and times: Monday, Oct. 10, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 19, 4 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 03:00 pm
ABC News journalist, best-selling author, popular television personality and soon-to-be daytime talk show host Katie Couric will fill in for Regis Philbin next to Kelly Ripa on Tuesday, Oct. 11. On the morning talker, Couric will join Ripa in welcoming guests Dylan McDermott ("American Horror Story") and Anna Torv ("Fringe"). Couric will also share her mom's pear and Jell-O recipe as part of "Co-Host Cook-Off Week."
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:50 pm
Four distinguished members of the Western New York community will be honored during Niagara University's President's Dinner, which will take place Friday, Nov. 11, at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel Event Center.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:45 pm
Brother Stephen J. Kennedy, C.M., longtime Niagara University postmaster and former director of the St. Vincent de Paul Center in Niagara Falls, passed away Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, at St. Catherine's Infirmary. He was 84.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:45 pm
Niagara University's College of Education will host its annual professional recognition ceremony Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Niagara Falls Country Club. The event honors the contributions of educational leaders, counselors, teachers and community members from Western New York and Ontario.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:30 pm
New York State Sen. George D. Maziarz today announced that the New York Department of State has approved the amendment to the Village of Lewiston Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:10 pm
"Halloween Dreams" a comic-thriller by Wheatfield playwright L. Don Swartz, will be presented at the Ghostlight Theatre, 170 Schenck St., in North Tonawanda on Oct. 6 at 7 p.m., Oct. 7, 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. and on Oct. 23 at 2 p.m.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:05 pm
Several years ago, the Agriculture Focus Group wrote a "Right to Farm" law for the Town of Wheatfield, which was adopted by the Town Board. As part of that process, signs were requested to be posted at the entrances to the town.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
Community Bible Church, 4168 Church Road, Cambria, will host its annual outdoorsmen dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church in Bergholz is looking for choir, bell choir and brass ensemble members.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
The Bergholz Fire Co. and Ladies Auxiliary's monthly chowder and baked goods sale will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the truck hall on Niagara Road in Bergholz.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
Fall means it's time for Adams Volunteer Fire Co. to start its farmers breakfasts. The first of six monthly all-you-can-eat food fests is Sunday Oct. 9 at 7113 Nash Road (one quarter mile north of Niagara Falls Boulevard), Wheatfield.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
Dan Wilke of Buffalo, a barrel organ hobbyist, will be the special guest at the Harvest Dinner of the Historical Society of North German Settlements in WNY at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 15. The event will be held in the St. James Lutheran Hall, Rohr Street (near Niagara Road) in Bergholz.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
The War of 1812 had a significant impact on Western New York and Canada, bringing fire and destruction, fighting and death, and a lasting place in history to both sides of the Niagara River.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 01:55 pm
Hard Rock's 40th Anniversary Memorabilia Tour heads to Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, USA, on Saturday, Oct. 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 01:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center celebrated the grand opening of a new Tim Hortons Café and Bake Shop at the downtown hospital during a ribbon-cutting ceremony held Monday. Participating were, from left, Tim Hortons storeowner Bob Burns, Jason Burns, District Manager Rich Sabins and Memorial President & CEO Joseph A. Ruffolo.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 01:55 pm
The YellowJackets from the University of Rochester survived the second elimination round Monday on NBC's "The Sing-Off."
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 01:55 pm
Members of the Town of Niagara Town Board received a tentative budget of $7.063 million for 2012 from Supervisor Steve Richards on Monday.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 01:25 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will host ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the following:
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Wed, Oct 5th 2011 12:30 pm
Colder weather has never kept Buffalonians at home. Fall entertainment, while mostly held indoors, can be just as plentiful as our summer festivities. A few events of note this season are the "Tales to Astonish" exhibition at Hallwalls, an upcoming concert performed by the Amherst Symphony Orchestra, and numerous events at the Buffalo History Museum.
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Wed, Oct 5th 2011 07:00 am
"Partnering with Parents," a new program designed by HERO school administrators, will offer parents an opportunity to better understand the issues their children may be facing, as well as afford them a glimpse into the HERO educational modules offered to their children through the program.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 10:20 pm
After more than 17 years in the role, Colleen Blake has announced she's retiring as executive director of the Shaw Festival.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 10:10 pm
The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara Falls, in cooperation with Wendy's Restaurant (located at 7515 Niagara Falls Blvd.), will host a fundraising event from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. The event is aimed at raising key funds for the educational organization.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 09:40 pm
Shortly after the Town of Lewiston was awarded Greenway Plan monies to use for Artpark & Co. programming, those funds were taken back via a little-known loophole.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 07:55 pm
Artpark has one goal in mind for the 2012 summer season: top-tier musical acts and smaller crowds.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 05:00 pm
It wouldn't have occurred to many in 1970 that Gary Baker would be honored at Lewiston-Porter High School as a distinguished alumni 41 years later.
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