Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
Grand Island High School was the overall winner of the 2011 Tech Wars competition held on Wednesday, Jan. 12, at Niagara County Community College. The Vikings won for the second consecutive year with 49 points, finishing ahead of 2009 champion Lockport, which had 27 final points. Tonawanda City and Williamsville tied for third place with 22 points.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency announced this week it has accepted applications for assistance from Hamilton, Ontario-based HT Production for a proposed corrugated box manufacturing facility in Lewiston, Wheatfield Family Density for the construction for a new dental office, as well as the construction of a new medical practice building in the Town of Newfane. The projects total more than $2 million in investment in Niagara County and the creation of 20 full time jobs and nine part-time positions.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
Edward Town Middle School will be presenting the musical production of "Annie" at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 28 and 29 in the Niagara-Wheatfield High School auditorium located at 2292 Saunders Settlement Road, Sanborn. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased in advance or at the door. Contact Ken Fick at 215-3150, ext. 2610, for more information.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara Regional Theatre Guild presents "Broadway In Concert 11 - A Place To Call Home," Jan. 21-29 (Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Jan. 23, at 3 p.m.) at The Ellicott Creek Playhouse, 530 Ellicott Creek Road, Tonawanda.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
The Lewiston Writers' Group is sponsoring a series of short story writing contests that are open to group members and the public.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 07:00 am
Volunteer drivers and assistants are being sought for Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's CARExpress van, a community service that provides low-cost transportation to Niagara Falls area residents who have appointments at the medical center and Summit Healthplex.
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Sat, Jan 15th 2011 02:00 am
State Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, I, R, 138th District, Lewiston, announced he has been appointed as the ranking Republican member of the Assembly Committee on Cities by Assembly Republican Leader Brian M. Kolb R, I, C-Canandaigua. Ceretto will also serve on the Election Law, Environmental Conservation, Housing and Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development committees.
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Fri, Jan 14th 2011 09:00 pm
Leon's Pizza kept New York-style thin crust pizza lovers happy at the Summit Park Mall since 1978.
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Fri, Jan 14th 2011 12:00 pm
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick administered the oath of office to newly elected Grand Island Fire Co. officers on Saturday, Jan. 8, at fire headquarters. Both firematic and administrative officers were sworn to uphold their future community protection duties.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 09:00 pm
The Niagara County Community College Art Gallery and arts and media division will present "Fabric of War; Papermaking and Printmaking as Social Engagement" from Jan. 27 to Feb. 26 in the gallery on the Sanborn campus.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 01:15 pm
CBS announced today that two former survivors, Russell Hantz and "Boston" Rob Mariano, will join the 16 previously announced castaways on "Survivor: Redemption Island" when the series returns for its 22nd season, Wednesday, Feb. 16 (8 p.m., ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 01:00 pm
Last night on the first live semi-final episode of "Live To Dance," The Vibe was the first dance act selected by Paula Abdul and the other experts, Travis Payne and Kimberly Wyatt, to advance to the final round of the new reality-competition show. The winner of America's vote for the second spot in the finals will be revealed during the next live semi-final episode of "Live To Dance," Wednesday, Jan. 19 (8 p.m., ET/PT), on the CBS Television Network.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 01:00 pm
CBS Entertainment and Warner Bros. Television have reached a multi-year broadcast agreement for the top-rated, critically acclaimed comedy, "The Big Bang Theory," it was announced this week by Nina Tassler, president, CBS Entertainment, and Peter Roth, president, Warner Bros. Television.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 11:00 am
The Barton Hill Hotel debuts its new spa salon from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15. The event offers complimentary five-minute chair massages, free hair and makeup consultations and light refreshments. Guests also can enter to win one of two grand prize giveaways: an overnight stay for two and couples massage; and an "ultimate" makeover with hair and makeup application.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:20 am
Classes will begin in February for the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District's Continuing/Community Adult Education Program. The program has grown since its inception last year, with 90 course offerings this session, compared to 47 during the fall.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University will begin offering a free docent tour to the public on the third Saturday of the month. The first tour is scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
The next Wheatfield Business Association social is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 17, at the Wheatfield Community Center, corner of Maple and Church roads, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara Business and Professional Association will host its annual dinner and awards ceremony on Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the LaSalle Yacht Club, 73 South 68th St., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education continued budget preparations at its Jan. 5 meeting with reports on possible cuts from its elementary schools.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
Rocco Landesman, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, announced Nov. 24 that Niagara County Community College has been approved for a grant of $10,000 to support "Fibers and Content: Papermaking and Printmaking as Social Engagement."
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, NY-28, ranking member of the House Rules Committee, voted Jan. 6 to reduce by 5 percent the budget of House leadership, rank-and-file member and committee offices.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
The Town of Niagara held its annual reorganization meeting for 2011 on Monday, with few changes reported for 2011.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 07:00 am
Eighteen students are running in the halls every day at Niagara-Wheatfield High School. The universal school taboo was lifted, at least for these students, by the creation of a new girls and boys varsity indoor track team this school year.
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Thu, Jan 13th 2011 02:00 am
The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation launched an updated and newly designed website, www.Niagara-USA.com, Jan. 6 after a huge surge in online web traffic in 2010 and 2009. The website layout, navigation, colors and interactivity have all been overhauled to keep up with the growing demand for information on the Niagara USA destination.
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Wed, Jan 12th 2011 10:00 pm
Fast-paced crime fighting paired with intricate storylines and presented by slick, charming heroes has made "White Collar" a hit. And, thanks to the show's propensity to offer the big reveals surprisingly early, "White Collar" is remarkably easy to watch.
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Wed, Jan 12th 2011 02:30 pm
The "happy hour" of "Today" gets a little funnier Thursday as late night and morning TV unite. Jimmy Fallon will start his day early to join Hoda Kotb as guest co-host of the fourth hour of "Today" on Thursday, Jan. 13. Fallon will fill-in for Kathie Lee Gifford, who has the day off.
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Tue, Jan 11th 2011 03:00 pm
CBS announced 16 of 18 castaways who will compete against each other on "Survivor: Redemption Island," when the Emmy Award-winning series returns for its 22nd season, Wednesday, Feb. 16 (8 p.m., ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. Two of the 18 castaways, to be revealed later this week, are former castaways who will return to seek redemption.
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Tue, Jan 11th 2011 02:00 pm
"American Idol" is set to return for its 10th season with new judges, new talent and new surprises along the way. This season's judges - Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler - are a triple-threat of credibility, chemistry and talent. Jimmy Iovine, chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M Records, whose career as a music producer and record executive is unparalleled, will serve as the in-house mentor. Hosted by Ryan Seacrest, the two-night season premiere kicks off with auditions from New York/New Jersey on Wednesday, Jan. 19 (8-10 p.m. ET/PT) and New Orleans on Thursday, Jan. 20 (8-9 p.m. ET/PT) on FOX.
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Tue, Jan 11th 2011 09:00 am
Dr. Phil will reunite Ted Williams with several of his estranged family members in a special two-part series airing this week on Tuesday, Jan. 11, and Wednesday, Jan 12 (check local listings).
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Mon, Jan 10th 2011 09:00 pm
While audience participation was significantly different than one month ago, the end result was the same. The Village of Lewiston Planning Board unanimously approved Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours' President John Kinney's request to build a two-story addition to the U.S. home of his binational company.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 02:10 pm
The following activity occurred Friday, Dec. 3, to Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, as reported by the Youngstown Police Department.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 02:05 pm
"The Best of NU," an all-new set of classes that enlists Niagara University's top professors to present their best two hours on a topic that they would love to teach, highlights the university's winter/spring 2011 schedule of continuing education courses.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 02:05 pm
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced this week the signing of an executive order to create a team of private and public sector individuals charged with finding ways to cut the unfunded and underfunded mandates that help make New York one of the most taxed states in the nation.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 02:00 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Dec. 27, 2010, to Sunday, Jan. 2, 2011, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 74 calls were answered by LPD during this period.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 02:00 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center President and CEO Judith A. Maness has announced that Andrea Gaudioso has been appointed chief information officer, and Laura Volz, director of pharmacy at Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 02:00 pm
Niagara University has announced that, beginning August, its internationally accredited College of Education will offer a doctoral degree in leadership and policy.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 02:00 pm
The Town of Porter took care of 2011 reorganizational matters in routine fashion at its Monday session. Included among the vast amount of logistical items were: numerous appointments; salary schedules; holiday schedules; the setting of Town Board meetings; town fees; miscellaneous authorizations; the setting of Town Board committees and liaisons; plus procurement and cash management policies.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 01:00 am
At Monday's Village of Lewiston Board work session, Police Commissioner Al Soluri said he and Mayor Terry Collesano recently met with representatives from the New York State Parks Police, Lewiston Police Department and Artpark & Co. administration. Soluri indicated all parties have a vested interest in more efficiently moving traffic out of Artpark following the "Tuesday in the Park" summer concert series.
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Sat, Jan 8th 2011 01:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Planning Board will have two Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours expansion designs to consider when it meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Red Brick Municipal Building. WJBT President John Kinney, upon consultation with Silvestri Architects, commissioned a second plan that shows 10 feet shaved off the north side of his proposed development.
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