Mon, Feb 28th 2011 06:00 pm
Falcon Aquatics is now accepting applications for its learn to swim program.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 06:00 pm
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced three public meetings during March to discuss Lake Ontario fisheries.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 05:50 pm
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 05:50 pm
Deadline for nominations for the 2010 Andrew John Zuccari Memorial Scholarship award of $1,000 for a graduating Niagara-Wheatfield High School senior is May 1.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 05:50 pm
Preparations are under way for the Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation's 18th Baskets O'Plenty Auction on Thursday, March 10, at the BPO Elks Lodge 346 in the Town of Niagara.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 05:50 pm
Everyone knows the way to get to Carnegie Hall is "practice, practice, practice," and the Niagara-Wheatfield High School Concert Choir did just that. The choir has been selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in New York City during the National Youth Concert Series on March 25.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 05:45 pm
The Grand Island Rotary Club will host Rotary/PTSA Students of the Month at an awards dinner April 29.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 05:30 pm
Niagara University will host an open house for prospective transfer students on Saturday, March 12. The free event takes place on campus in Bisgrove Hall from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:30 pm
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department announces the following programs for March. All activities will be held at the Red Brick Municipal Building's recreation center/gymnasium at North Fourth and Onondaga streets.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:30 pm
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following programs, events and activities for the month of March.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:30 pm
Lewiston Mayor Terry Collesano presented a Village of Lewiston proclamation to longtime resident Norma Dixon in recognition of her 95th birthday on Feb. 4. Dixon was honored for her 60 years of dedication and service to Lewiston while residing with her husband, Harry, on South Seventh Street since 1950.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:30 pm
The Cancer Services Program of Niagara County, a part of the Niagara County Department of Health, is offering free breast, cervical and colon cancer screenings to individuals who have limited or no health insurance. New clients will receive a $10 Budwey's gift card after completing their screenings.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:25 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will present a range of programs in March as part of its "Health For All Seasons" health education program and event series.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:25 pm
WNED-TV will present the broadcast premiere of "My Health Counts! Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives!" on Monday, March 28, at 9 p.m.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:15 pm
The Niagara County Community College Foundation is offering scholarships for incoming and current students for the fall 2011 semester. Applications are due Tuesday, March 1.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:15 pm
Whatever the weather, the Aquarium of Niagara will host its annual fundraiser, "SEAsonings - The Original Taste of Niagara," from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at the Whirlpool Street facility.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:15 pm
The Lewiston Garden Club has announced it is now seeking candidates for its $1,000 scholarship.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:10 pm
Kathleen Wojtaszek-Gariano of Niagara Falls, citing her experience in family law and service in Family Court, has announced her candidacy for the Niagara County Family Court seat being vacated by retiring Judge David Seaman.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:10 pm
Cardiac testing can help a doctor detect or rule out the presence of heart disease. If a heart attack has occurred, it can help your doctor understand how much heart damage was done.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:05 pm
The Lewiston Democratic Committee has announced its search for persons interested in running for the following Town of Lewiston elected positions, which are subject to election races in 2011: town supervisor; town clerk; superintendent of highways; Town Board (two positions); and town justice (two positions).
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:05 pm
The Lewiston Republican Committee reports it is now seeking candidates interested in running for local office or incumbents who wish to be endorsed by the committee for this year's election.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:40 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is continuing its search for Jessica Placek, age 16, who was reported missing at approximately 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, on the Niagara University campus.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:35 pm
Niagara Catholic High School is in need of host families.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:35 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the "Icicles and Brunch Tour" of Niagara Falls State Park. The walking tour will take place on Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. It includes a walk through the winter wonderland of Niagara Falls State Park.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:30 pm
Dolores C. Albertsson passed away on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2011.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:30 pm
John Borelli, Ph.D., special assistant for interreligious initiatives to Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia, will deliver an address on "New Challenges for Catholics and Interreligious Dialogue" at Niagara University's Castellani Art Museum on Tuesday, March 8, at 5:15 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:30 pm
Invisible Children, a non-profit activist group that endeavors to raise awareness and funds for children forced into slavery as child soldiers, will screen its newest documentary, "Tony," at Niagara University's Castellani Art Museum on March 11. Sponsored by NU's Office of Campus Ministry, the free, public event begins at 1 p.m. and includes a viewing of the film, as well as an appearance by four speakers affiliated with Invisible Children, one of whom is a native Ugandan.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:10 pm
ABC's broadcast of the "83rd Annual Academy Awards" attracted an average audience of 37.6 million total viewers and posted an 11.7 rating among adults 18-49, based on Nielsen's "Fast National" ratings.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:05 pm
At its annual general meeting earlier this month, the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission, the bi-national entity that owns and operates the Rainbow, Whirlpool-Rapids and Lewiston-Queenston bridges between Canada and the U.S., elected its slate of officers for 2011.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:00 pm
Richard E. Hinkle, who managed Kmart stores in Niagara Falls and Buffalo and who with his wife, Mary, led a popular round dance club, died Monday, Feb 21, 2011, in his Grand Island home. He was 79.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:00 pm
William Morrish, 65, of Grand Island, passed away suddenly on Monday, Feb. 21, 2011.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:00 pm
Grammy Award winner Cee Lo Green - the popular singer-songwriter-producer - and fellow Grammy Award winner Adam Levine (Maroon 5) have been named as two of the four musician coaches on NBC's new musical competition series "The Voice," a show about real vocal talent that will premiere on Tuesday, April 26 (9-11 p.m. ET).
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 02:55 pm
The cast of the much-talked-about new Broadway musical, "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark," will make their first late night talk show performance on the "Late Show with David Letterman," Tuesday, March 1 (11:35 p.m. ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 02:40 pm
Grammy Award-winning superstar and "American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez is partnering with americanidol.com to offer fans the opportunity to choose the ending of the music video for her new hit single, "On The Floor."
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 02:40 pm
Donald Trump and Mark Burnett have partnered with some of the world's most prominent and recognizable brands on NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice" airing every Sunday (9-11 p.m. ET/PT).
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 02:35 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present "Spring Awakening" on Thursday, March 31, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 02:30 pm
The 2011 Billboard Music Awards will be broadcast on ABC live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.
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Sat, Feb 26th 2011 04:00 pm
In the 18th century, taverns were places to catch up on the latest news and gossip, enjoy a variety of food and libations, and even find lodging for the night. On Saturdays, March 5 and 12, Old Fort Niagara recreates the atmosphere of a colonial tavern when the historic site presents "Tavern Nights," a fundraiser to benefit the fort's educational programming.
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Sat, Feb 26th 2011 04:00 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Feb. 14, to Sunday, Feb. 20, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 81 calls were answered by LPD during this period.
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Sat, Feb 26th 2011 09:00 am
Students from the Lewiston-Porter Builders Club will hold a food drive from March 1 until March 15. Club Adviser Tina Oddy reports that collection sites for non-perishable food donations are located in the clerk's offices of the Town of Porter, the Town of Lewiston, the Village of Lewiston, and the Village of Youngstown. Donations will also be collected in the library at Lewiston-Porter Middle School. All donations will benefit the Magdalene Project Soup Kitchen located at Old St. George's Church on 19th and Falls streets in Niagara Falls.
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