Fri, Sep 9th 2011 05:35 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Sept. 29, to Sunday, Sept. 4, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD reported 126 responses during this period.
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Fri, Sep 9th 2011 05:35 pm
Chad Brachmann of Sanborn won the Mighty Taco Modified main and his first 358 modified title at Ransomville Speedway on Sept. 2. Brachmann came from 11th place to the point position on lap 33 and quickly pulled away from the field aboard the 50-lap main.
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Fri, Sep 9th 2011 05:20 pm
The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation, in partnership with I Love New York and various tourism agencies across New York, will welcome several United Kingdom-based journalists and tour operators on Sunday to explore Niagara USA's steeped Underground Railroad history.
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Fri, Sep 9th 2011 04:55 pm
The New York State Public Employees Federation will host its annual statewide convention in Niagara Falls from Sept. 11-14.
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Fri, Sep 9th 2011 04:45 pm
An all-new extended preview of "The X Factor" the new competition series that gives viewers the opportunity to help choose the next global superstar or breakout music group, will debut following the "NFL on FOX" late doubleheader match-ups this Sunday, Sept. 11, on FOX.
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Fri, Sep 9th 2011 04:45 pm
Alexander Brennen is the recipient of the Lewiston Garden Club's 2011 $1,000 scholarship. He is a June graduate of Lewiston-Porter High School who is now attending the State University at Buffalo. His major is environmental engineering.
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Fri, Sep 9th 2011 04:45 pm
Border Community SERVICE of Niagara University will present a pair of free community preparedness training courses this fall, with one taking place on Grand Island (Sept. 15) and the other in the City of Buffalo (Sept. 21).
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Fri, Sep 9th 2011 04:20 pm
The Miss America Organization and ABC announce Chris Harrison will host the "2012 Miss America Pageant" live telecast from the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 (9-11 p.m., ET), on ABC. Harrison was co-host of ABC's live telecast of the 2011 Miss America Pageant with Brooke Burke. The 2011 pageant drew ABC's biggest non-sports audience in the timeslot since April 2009, reaching 14.6 million viewers nationwide. He first hosted the iconic broadcast on ABC in 2004.
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Fri, Sep 9th 2011 04:15 pm
The Bobby Grenga Memorial 5K run/walk begins at 5 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, at Goat Island (parking lot 3) in Niagara Falls. The cost is $25 ($15 for students). All proceeds benefit the Bobby Grenga Memorial Scholarship Fund.
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Fri, Sep 9th 2011 04:10 pm
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department is sponsoring a girls basketball program starting Saturday, Sept. 25, at the Lewiston Red Brick Gym, North Fourth and Onondaga streets. Seven sessions will follow, from 2 until 4 p.m. on Sept. 24, Oct. 1-22 and Nov. 5-19.
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Fri, Sep 9th 2011 10:00 am
Donald J. Kline, a longtime resident of Grand Island, died Aug. 14, 2011. He was 84 years old.
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Fri, Sep 9th 2011 07:20 am
The Starpoint Central School District is accepting nominations for the Alumni Walls of Fame for the 2011-12 school year.
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Fri, Sep 9th 2011 07:00 am
The Carnegie Art Center in North Tonawanda will hold its 2012 Members Exhibition from Thursday, Sept. 15, to Friday, Oct. 7.
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Fri, Sep 9th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara County Builders Association has announced the builders who will be featured in its 2011 Parade of Homes home show in Niagara County and Grand Island.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2011 02:20 pm
Lewiston Fire Co. No. 2 will be the site of "September Sizzler," a fundraiser for Community Missions of the Niagara Frontier. Barbecue chicken and barbecue ribs will be sold (eat-in or takeout) beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, at the firehall, 1705 Saunders Settlement Road.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2011 02:00 pm
The following incidents occurred from Aug. 22 to 28 as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. The department during this period answered a total of 21 calls. The GIFC has now responded to 1,013 calls so far this year.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2011 02:00 pm
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Thu, Sep 8th 2011 01:55 pm
An eight-week community preparedness course will to take place at Grand Island Fire Co. headquarters.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2011 01:40 pm
Starting Thursday, Sept. 15, and continuing for six weeks, Mount St. Mary's will present the "CHEERS Program" ("Choosing Healthy Eating and Exercise Routines for a Healthier Life"). This program teaches children and their families simple eating and exercise plans, which they can internalize and use throughout life.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2011 01:25 pm
The Project Future Center, located at 2720 Niagara Falls Blvd., in Wheatfield, will hold its "Fall Kickoff" on Saturday, Sept. 10, and through the end of the month.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2011 01:25 pm
In support of the Thunder Over Niagara air show, Niagara Falls Bridge Commission Chairman Pat Brown, right, presents a contribution to air show Chairman John Cooper, center, and Niagara Military Affairs Council Chairman Merrell Lane.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2011 01:20 pm
Colonial Village Elementary School is inviting the community to its second annual Community Resource Fair on Sept. 15.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2011 01:20 pm
Parent Network of WNY is offering "Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy," a free workshop for families of individuals with disabilities. The workshop will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 13 at Independent Living Center of Niagara County, 746 Portage Road, Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2011 01:15 pm
The Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas and the Ken-Ton Chamber will hold Putts for Pets, a charity golf tournament, on Monday, Sept. 12, at Tan Tara Golf Club, 4391 Tonawanda Creek Road, North Tonawanda.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2011 01:15 pm
"Mennonites" will be the topic of C. Douglas Kohler when he speaks to the Historical Society of North German Settlements in WNY at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at the Wheatfield Community Center on Church Road.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2011 01:15 pm
The third annual Western New York Parade and Cruise for motorcycles, trucks and cars will begin with registration at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2011 01:10 pm
Some residents remain skeptical about plans for the former Shawnee Landing property off Shawnee Road in Wheatfield.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2011 01:05 pm
Several local races will be on the ballot in Wheatfield and the Town of Niagara on Primary Day, Sept. 13.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2011 12:45 pm
The Niagara University community will join the rest of the U.S. in commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with several activities scheduled for this Sunday.
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Thu, Sep 8th 2011 12:40 pm
The Western New York Regional Economic Development Council invites readers to a community workshop designed to gather input and aid in the creation of a five-year economic development plan. The event runs from 6 until 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15, at Niagara County Community College (Humanities & Social Sciences Building, Room E140, 3111 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn.
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Wed, Sep 7th 2011 11:30 am
Kaegebein Elementary School's second annual Harvest Fest is Saturday, Oct. 8. The event includes food, games, a dunk tank, a basket raffle and more.
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Wed, Sep 7th 2011 09:05 am
Parents, get your babies, pictures, and cameras ready, because Mount St. Mary's Hospital is planning its 18th annual baby reunion. This year's event will feature all of the children who were born at the hospital during 2010, and their families.
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Wed, Sep 7th 2011 09:00 am
'We're standing here because we want to give a voice to all the women who aren't," Niagara County Legislator Kari Bullman proclaimed to those watching her and three colleagues reach across party lines to form the Niagara County Legislature's Women's Caucus Tuesday night.
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Wed, Sep 7th 2011 07:05 am
On Friday, Sept. 9, the City of Niagara Falls, the P2 Collaborative of Western New York, and Niagara University kick off "Creating a Healthier Niagara Falls: A Neighborhood Empowerment Approach." An official ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at noon to celebrate the opening of the outreach office inside the Anthony Spallino Towers at 720 Tenth St., Niagara Falls.
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Wed, Sep 7th 2011 07:00 am
Niagara Feline Friends is running a low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats. The event is open to anyone, regardless of income. The $75 fee also includes distemper and rabies shots.
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Tue, Sep 6th 2011 04:05 pm
If the Niagara County Legislature enacts legislation authored by Minority Leader Dennis F. Virtuoso, D-Niagara Falls, a health insurance benefit offered to county lawmakers since the 1970s will be eliminated - leading to a projected $81,000 savings.
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Tue, Sep 6th 2011 03:30 pm
This morning, "LIVE! with Regis and Kelly" co-host Regis Philbin announced that his last day on the program will be Friday, Nov. 18.
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Tue, Sep 6th 2011 03:25 pm
Oscar nominee Eddie Murphy, whose performing career spans movies, television and the stage, will host the Academy Awards show on Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, telecast producers Brett Ratner and Don Mischer announced today. This will be Murphy's first hosting stint on the Oscars.
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Tue, Sep 6th 2011 02:30 pm
The Porter Historical Society Museum will unveil a 22-foot mural, which depicts the 7-mile right-of-way of the Lewiston Youngstown Frontier Railway, commonly referred to as the "The Old Fort Route," at 7 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, in the Youngstown Civic Center, 240 Lockport St.
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