Mon, May 16th 2011 03:00 pm
Anthony DiMino of Tops Market of Lewiston, a longtime supporter of the Lewiston Council on the Arts, recently made a generous contribution toward the many free summer concerts presented by LCA.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:55 pm
Lewiston-Porter Middle School announces the following have been named to its honor rolls for the third quarter marking period.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:55 pm
Following its slogan, "Get up ... Get out ... Go Play!", Zeeter's offers performance apparel and equipment for outdoors and fitness lovers. The products available at Zeeter's may not be well known, but are "superior product lines," according to owner Jeff Deming.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:50 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston hosts the Grammy-nominated Blackwood Gospel Quartet at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, in the Old Stone Church, 505 Cayuga St. The event begins with a pulled pork dinner and basket raffle from 5 until 6:30 p.m. in the social hall.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:50 pm
The Town of Porter Historical Society reports its May monthly meeting will feature Ed Evans presenting a program on the Hamlin Beach (N.Y.) Prisoner of War Camp. Evans is a member of the Hamlin Conservation Board and is actively involved with the preservation of the former CCC and POW camp at Hamlin Beach State Park.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:45 pm
Former Lewiston-Porter coach and athletic director Jimmy Walker will speak on "33 Years of Lew-Port Sports" at this month's Historical Association of Lewiston program. The event will be held at the Barton Hill Hotel & Spa, 100 Center St., in Lewiston, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 23. It is free and open to the public.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:45 pm
Kelly Moje, a member of the Praise Band at Ransomville United Methodist Church, is shown in a recent solo audition at the church, under the direction of Ellie Seib, conductor of the Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:40 pm
Two very familiar Lewiston-Porter residents are running for two positions on the Lewiston-Porter Board of Education. They were questioned on their intentions as board members at a Candidates Night Wednesday evening.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:35 pm
Porter Town Board members OK'd two significant spending expenditures and rejected a third, among its regular meeting items Monday at Town Hall. Included was a funds transfer approval towards the purchase of a new truck for the town Highway Department, approval of a contract for Town Hall HVAC updating, and the board opting to reject a request from Supervisor Mert Wiepert to adjust the entry-level salaries of summer youth recreation workers.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:30 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor nine businesses and individuals at its annual Chamber Awards Gala, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston. The evening is one of the chamber highlights of the year. It's held to celebrate the business community and those citizens who help contribute to the success of the region.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:15 pm
Four new comedies, three new dramas and one new unscripted series join schedule.
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Sun, May 15th 2011 07:15 pm
With a commitment to innovation, strategic positioning and season-long strength, NBC reveals its 2011-12 primetime schedule.
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Sun, May 15th 2011 01:40 am
Angel to Apple Clothing Boutique recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. As part of the festivities, two contests were held: patrons chose the most fashionable store shopper, and Rachel Goodman won the "wear the most stuff" contest, as she was covered with more than 60 items purchased in the boutique.
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Sat, May 14th 2011 09:00 am
The following events and programs are taking place over coming days and weeks in the North Lake Country.
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Sat, May 14th 2011 09:00 am
A source of contention in the Village of Lewiston last year, the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours' portable restroom trailer may return to Water Street this summer.
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Sat, May 14th 2011 08:00 am
The annual Lewiston Smelt Festival, held Friday, May 6, in the park area on Water Street above the Lewiston docks, was another great success. A huge crowd came out to eat some smelt, dance, and catch up with friends after a long winter.
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Fri, May 13th 2011 03:15 pm
As part of the hospital's celebration of National Nurses' Week, Mount St. Mary's held a special luncheon to recognize the works of the more than 250 registered nurses and 10 licensed practical nurses serving patients at Mount St. Mary's Hospital and its Neighborhood Health Center.
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Fri, May 13th 2011 03:00 pm
The Fuccillo Auto Mall continues its huge push to sell 500 vehicles in the month of May.
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Fri, May 13th 2011 02:45 pm
Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery and Haley Reinhart are this season's "American Idol" Top 3 finalists. James Durbin was eliminated on Thursday's show after he received the fewest of America's almost 72 million votes.
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Thu, May 12th 2011 08:35 pm
With its top concert acts already announced (and tickets on sale), the biggest news offered up by Buffalo Place executives Thursday was the relocating of its signature event. "Thursday at the Square" is moving from Lafayette Square to the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf at the end of June.
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Thu, May 12th 2011 02:00 pm
The Niagara Frontier Publications family and the Western New York community lost a dear friend and contributor in the passing of Dorothy M. (nee Rackl) Burnette on Tuesday, April 26, 2011.
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Thu, May 12th 2011 01:40 pm
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Thu, May 12th 2011 01:35 pm
On Friday, May 13, the Emmy Award-winning syndicated series "The Doctors" (check local listings) welcomes record-breaking NASCAR driver Danica Patrick to discuss an illness close to her heart - chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Patrick consults with "The Doctors" about COPD's elusive symptoms and what viewers can do to help prevent it.
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Thu, May 12th 2011 01:30 pm
Officer Tommy Norman of the North Little Rock (Arkansas) Police Department has been chosen as the grand prize winner of the 2011 "America's Most Wanted" All-Star Contest. "AMW" will feature Norman's story Saturday, June 4 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on FOX.
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Thu, May 12th 2011 12:30 pm
The traffic violation case of former Wheatfield Supervisor Tim Demler has been transferred to Niagara County Court for reassignment to another justice court.
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Thu, May 12th 2011 12:30 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield's $62.9 million 2011-12 budget goes to the voters on Tuesday, May 17.
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Thu, May 12th 2011 12:30 pm
Ten candidates will be on the ballot Tuesday, May 17, seeking election to the four open seats on the Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education.
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Thu, May 12th 2011 12:25 pm
The small crowd at the Wheatfield Community Center last Thursday made frequent use of two words that have been expelled from schools and come under attack in the government - "God" and "prayers."
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Thu, May 12th 2011 12:25 pm
The Town of Wheatfield, in partnership with the Western New York Stormwater Coalition, would like to invite the public to review and comment on its draft annual report and stormwater management plan in an effort to increase public awareness and encourage involvement with stormwater pollution prevention. There will be a public information meeting on Monday, May 23, at 7:10 p.m. at the Town of Wheatfield Town Hall.
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Wed, May 11th 2011 12:35 pm
Darien Lake Theme Park Resort, New York's largest theme and water park vacation destination, opens for the 2011 season on May 14 with new family cabins, six new live shows and three in-park concerts including "American Idol" winner Jordin Sparks and Nickelodeon star Miranda Cosgrove. In-park concerts are free with admission and to season pass holders.
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Wed, May 11th 2011 12:20 pm
Darien Lake Theme Park Resort opens a new season of family fun, thrills and entertainment Saturday, May 14.
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Wed, May 11th 2011 11:40 am
St. George Orthodox Church will hold a Chiavetta's chicken barbecue from 11:30 a.m. until sold out on Sunday, May 22. Dinners, $8.50 presale/$9 at the door, include a half chicken, potato salad, chef salad, roll and dessert. Eat in or take out.
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Wed, May 11th 2011 11:35 am
Nominations were announced today for The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, to be broadcast live for the second year in a row from the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas, Sunday, June 19 (8 p.m. live ET/delayed PT), on the CBS Television Network.
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Wed, May 11th 2011 11:15 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, is urging federal officials to drop a plan that would eliminate homeland security funding for the Buffalo-Niagara region.
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Wed, May 11th 2011 11:10 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, called on the Assembly Majority Conference to pass the governor's bill that would cap property tax increases at 2 percent during a "Tax Cap" rally held Monday at the state capitol.
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Wed, May 11th 2011 11:05 am
CBS News Anchor and Managing Editor Katie Couric will sit down this week with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano.
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Wed, May 11th 2011 10:55 am
The culinary samples tour patrons will have an opportunity to taste in the various homes include:
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Tue, May 10th 2011 05:00 pm
Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion Summer Love Tour" makes a stop at the Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston on Sunday, Aug. 21. The show begins at 7 p.m. with tickets $55 for prime seating, $46.50 in sections A, B, C and $27.50 for lawn seating.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 04:45 pm
Neil Patrick Harris, star of the CBS comedy, "How I Met Your Mother," returns to host The 65th Annual Tony Awards, the most anticipated evening in American theater, to be broadcast live from The Beacon Theater in New York, Sunday, June 12 (8-11 p.m., live ET; delayed PT), on the CBS Television Network. Harris first hosted The Tony Awards in 2009, which subsequently won him an Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Performance.
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Tue, May 10th 2011 03:00 pm
The NBCUniversal Digital Studio and American Family Insurance today announced the renewal of its original series "In Gayle We Trust," - marking the first time a network's digital series has earned a third-season pickup. "In Gayle We Trust," starring Elisa Donovan ("Clueless") in the title role, is sponsored by American Family Insurance and was launched in September 2009.
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