Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 02:40 pm
Niagara University announces John Wang, Ph.D., an assistant professor of physics at NU, has been selected as a scholar by the prestigious Kavli Institute of Theoretical Physics at the University of California at Santa Barbara. The institute is one of the major think tanks for theoretical physics in the world. Approximately eight scholar awards are given out each year.
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Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 02:40 pm
NBC, Donald Trump and Paula M. Shugart, president of Miss Universe Organization, announced that "The 2011 Miss USA Pageant" will air on NBC on Sunday, June 19, from 9 - 11 p.m. from the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas at the Theatre for Performing Arts.
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Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 02:35 pm
A favorite star from "High School Musical" will be joined by six multitalented performers in a new music and dance-driven comedy pilot, "Madison High" (working title). The series pilot introduces a troupe of theater students led by the melodramatic drama teacher Ms. Darbus, a beloved character from the cultural sensation "High School Musical." Production on the pilot begins in March in consideration for a Disney Channel series to premiere in early 2012.
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Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 02:20 pm
The cast of pop-culture phenomenon "Glee" has broken the music record for the most single entries on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, claiming the title previously held by the "King of Rock and Roll," Elvis Presley.
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Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 02:20 pm
The new unscripted special "Mobbed" will premiere Thursday, March 31 (9 p.m. ET/PT), following "American Idol" on FOX. Host Howie Mandel ("America's Got Talent," "Deal or No Deal") puts a hidden-camera spin on the "flash mob" concept. Mandel and hundreds of strangers will help special guests plan extraordinary surprises for friends, family members, loved ones or co-workers. These unknowing participants will be shocked and stunned by surprise performances that lead up to fantastic reveals that include a husband learning that his wife is pregnant, an applicant finding out that she got the job and a marriage proposal, among others.
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Tue, Feb 22nd 2011 02:15 pm
iPad, iPhone and iPod touch users can get the ultimate insider's view of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards with the new Oscar Backstage Pass app, now available on the App Store. The Oscar Backstage Pass app, a collaborative effort between the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and Disney/ABC TV Group's Digital Media team, is a perfect companion app for viewers watching the Oscar telecast on Sunday, Feb. 27.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 04:00 pm
Lewiston-Porter High School announced the following students have been named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the second quarter marking period of the 2010-11 academic year.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 04:00 pm
For the past several years Firth's Jewelers of Niagara Falls has been providing track champions of Ransomville Speedway with awards at the Big R's season ending banquet. Champion's watches engraved with "Ransomville Speedway Champion" and the year are awarded to the five titlists, while their significant others are recognized with a racer's bracelet. Miss Ransomville also receives a bracelet as a token of the speedway's appreciation.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 04:00 pm
On April 2, roughly 170 participants ages 6-18 ranging from white to the prestigious black belt will be competing for their chance to win in the Presti Karate Kid's Championships. This year's fundraising will benefit Child Advocacy, Community Missions and Kick Start Kids. Presti Karate has donated more than $49,000 over the years to such local children's programs.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 04:00 pm
House league early registration is now under way for the May 9 - July 28 season of Niagara Pioneer Soccer League.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 04:00 pm
Gleason's Gymnastics' Niagara Frontier Level Five Team recently participated in the Nickel City Invitational Meet in Orchard Park.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 12:50 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce announces Lt. Gov. Robert Duffy as the keynote speaker for the annual "Chamber Honors" dinner. Duffy's speech is expected to address the New York state budget issues and economic development opportunities.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 12:45 pm
Aaron Ashmore, who portrayed the iconic character Jimmy Olsen in "Smallville," will join the cast of Syfy's hit series "Warehouse 13" as "Steve Jinks," a young ATF agent with an innate ability to detect when someone's lying. Jinks is recruited by the all-powerful Mrs. Frederic (CCH Pounder) to be Pete Lattimer's (Eddie McClintock) new Warehouse 13 partner.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 12:40 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre and the YWCA of the Tonawandas "Family Film Series" continues.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 12:15 pm
Fire company inductions are typically enjoyable times of friendship, of camaraderie among members. Of roasts, of pats on the back for a job well done.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 12:00 pm
Time To Dance studio recently held a master class with professional dancer/choreographer Kim McSwain. She is a master teacher at several large dance convention companies and has worked with Michael Jackson and Pink.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 12:00 pm
The Kiwanis Club of Lewiston recently held its annual Valentine's Day dinner at the Como Restaurant in Niagara Falls. Attended by Lewiston Kiwanis members, their wives and guests, the affair saw the naming of the 2011 Kiwanian of the Year, which was awarded to President-elect Dr. Jerry Mosey.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 12:00 pm
Twenty years in Italy and Alison Lytle has returned to her hometown - Lewiston. She left as a young girl following her dreams to become an artist and experience life. She has returned an accomplished artist, educator and the mother of two children.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 12:00 pm
The Lewiston-Porter School District, like dozens of others across the state, is now contending with a host of "what to do's?" It's all in response to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's recent 2011 state budget proposal - one which includes substantial cuts in education aid and comes down hard on school budgets.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 12:00 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present Savion Glover on Thursday, March 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
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Mon, Feb 21st 2011 11:00 am
The Lewiston Garden Club is planning its sixth annual GardenFest to be held on Saturday and Sunday, June 25 and 26, on Center Street in the Village of Lewiston.
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Sat, Feb 19th 2011 03:00 pm
The following is a sampling of responses in the towns of Lewiston, Porter and Wilson during the period of Monday, Feb. 7, to Sunday, Feb. 13, as reported by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office.
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Sat, Feb 19th 2011 03:00 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Feb. 7, to Sunday, Feb. 13, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 82 calls were answered by LPD during this period.
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Sat, Feb 19th 2011 09:00 am
It is with deep regret that the board members announced on Feb. 9 the discontinuance of the Lewiston-Porter Community Ambassador Program.
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Sat, Feb 19th 2011 09:00 am
On Tuesday, Feb. 15, members of the Niagara County Legislature presented a $10,000 check to the Niagara 1812 Bicentennial Legacy Council to help support its binational events happening in 2012-14. The presentation took place in front of the 1812-2012 Old Military Road sign on Main Street in Youngstown.
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Sat, Feb 19th 2011 09:00 am
Eclectic folk and bluegrass band Fynian's Wake will perform in Youngstown at The Ontario House (more commonly known as the Stone Jug on Main Street) on Friday, Feb. 25, at 9 p.m.
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Sat, Feb 19th 2011 09:00 am
"The Furies can be described in one word: fun," so said lead singer and "goddess of the tambourine" Rebecca Leigh. The Furies is an upbeat driving rock band that intersperses its original music into set lists. The band covers songs from artists ranging all the way from Lady Gaga to Led Zeppelin. Hits from Katy Perry, Blondie, Duffy and Billy Idol make their way into set lists as well, showcasing the band's diverse music.
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Sat, Feb 19th 2011 09:00 am
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce hosted a "Business Blender" Thursday night at Tin Pan Alley in Lewiston.
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Fri, Feb 18th 2011 05:15 pm
Join the Aquarium of Niagara in celebrating the 21st annual Penguin Days 2011. On your next visit to the aquarium snap a few shots of our favorite birds. Or show photos that you have taken of other penguins.
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Thu, Feb 17th 2011 05:20 pm
CW23 WNLO will be searching for "America's Next Top Model" with open auditions from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA.
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Thu, Feb 17th 2011 03:00 pm
The following is a sampling of the calls the Town of Niagara Police responded to between Feb. 4 and 6.
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Thu, Feb 17th 2011 03:00 pm
Niagara County Sheriff's Office zones 11, 12 Wheatfield from Feb. 7 to Feb. 13
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Thu, Feb 17th 2011 02:20 pm
Taylor Swift, who continues to tour the world in support of her blockbuster album "Speak Now," has announced she will perform with special guest NEEDTOBREATHE in Buffalo at HSBC Arena on Tuesday, June 21.
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Thu, Feb 17th 2011 02:15 pm
Michael Rosenbaum will reprise his role as Lex Luthor in the series finale of "Smallville" on Friday, May 13 (8 p.m. ET, The CW).
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Thu, Feb 17th 2011 02:05 pm
The Niagara County Legislature weighed in favorably on a new BOCES program designed to give youth from the Lockport and Newfane school districts a taste of vocational careers and other options available to them after graduation.
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Thu, Feb 17th 2011 01:30 pm
Mrs. Foote's fourth-graders at St. John Lutheran School recently explored the Iroquois Nation through a hands-on project.
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Thu, Feb 17th 2011 01:30 pm
The Town of Niagara Town Board on Tuesday approved both a new anti-graffiti law and $8 million in bonding to complete the third phase of the town park on Lockport Road.
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Thu, Feb 17th 2011 01:30 pm
Michael J. Beam, curator of collections and exhibitions, will talk on "The Charles Rand Penney Collection of Historical Niagara Falls Prints" at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the Castellani Art Museum.
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Thu, Feb 17th 2011 01:05 pm
The National Association for the Support of Long Term Care has announced that Robert Minicucci Sr. has been elected to its board of directors for the 2010-11 term.
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Thu, Feb 17th 2011 01:05 pm
Residents of River Road attending a community focus meeting held by Wheatfield's Local Waterfront Revitalization Program Committee on Feb. 10 seemed to agree with the group's plans for the town's riverfront.
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