Sat, Dec 11th 2010 03:00 pm
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association has been named the recipient of a $3,000 check from the William G. Mayne Jr. Business and Community Enhancement Program. The program is designed to offer cash grants to business organizations in Niagara County through contributions from the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission for the purposes of enhancing and assisting with their plans for brick and mortar improvements in their communities as well as marketing and promotional materials.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 03:00 pm
Despite the inclement weather, Newfane's Holiday Light Up festival was an enjoyable one on Dec. 3.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 02:00 pm
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, NY-28, co-chair of the Congressional Arts Caucus, has announced $175,000 in federal funds will go to groups in Western New York to directly support the work of writers, musicians, dancers and artists.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 02:00 pm
Macri's Italian Grille welcomes children and families to have lunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Sunday, Dec. 12 and 19, and Saturday, Dec. 18.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 02:00 pm
Lee Simonson calls it Lewiston's most important day. Yet, not everyone knows just what happened on Dec. 19, 1813.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 01:00 pm
The Ransomville Community Services Food Pantry opened for business on Dec. 2. Operated by the Ransomville Community Services Advisory Board, under the direction of members the Rev. W. T. Lowery Jr., Mary Martinez, Deborah Parker, Joanne Whitney and Anthony Collard, the pantry is located at Ransomville Free Methodist Church, 3924 Ransomville Road.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 01:00 pm
At the tail end of Monday's Village of Lewiston Board meeting, after trustees returned from executive session, a motion was passed extending the deadline for an Article 78 lawsuit to be filed. This action provides Lewiston businessman Jerry Williams an additional 90 days to take legal action contesting variances passed Nov. 17 by the village's Zoning Board of Appeals on behalf of Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 09:00 am
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Fri, Dec 10th 2010 05:00 pm
Do you believe in heroes? If so, The CW's hit series "Smallville" (Fridays, 8 p.m. ET/PT) wants to hear from you. Fans of "Smallville," from Warner Bros. Television, will have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to appear in an upcoming episode of the 10th and final season via the "Smallville:" Believe in Heroes Challenge, a 10-day promotion running from Friday, Dec. 10 through Monday, Dec. 20, on CWTV.com.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2010 04:55 pm
Kathleen M. "Marge" Darby, 86, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. She was born in Niagara Falls and lived on Grand Island.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2010 04:00 pm
Lester H. Herrmann, a Grand Island resident, entered into rest on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2010 02:00 pm
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick jokingly asked the Grand Island Town Board Monday to pass a resolution to get Councilman Dick Crawford to back off on his efforts to have the legislature restore funding for libraries.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 04:00 pm
It's hard not to root for Adell Hoover-Wizner.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 03:00 pm
Tired of dealing with shopping, decorating and shoveling snow? Need a little Christmas caroling, laughter and memories? Cure the bah-humbugs at Stella Niagara in Lewiston this weekend with Theatre in the Mist's production of "Home for the Holidays."
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 02:50 pm
Look out Niagara-Wheatfield rivals: There's a fast one coming up this year.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 02:00 pm
The following is a sampling of the calls the Town of Niagara Police responded to between Nov. 15 and 25. During that time period, 156 calls were received.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 02:00 pm
"Tripp" the Thunderwolf was introduced to the Niagara County Community College community Dec. 1, becoming the latest addition to the world of Western New York sports mascots.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 02:00 pm
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 02:00 pm
Col. Jim McCready will take command of the 107th Airlift Wing of the New York Air National Guard in January, Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, the adjutant general of New York, announced Wednesday.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 01:00 pm
Advent is a time of giving during the four weeks before Christmas. At St. Christopher School, every student in grades pre-K to 8 has designed an angel that is displayed in the school's halls. These angels have a special meaning for each child.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 01:00 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education already is looking at budget cuts for the new year.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 01:00 pm
Niagara County Clerk Wayne F. Jagow reminds parents and guardians of young drivers that the State Department of Motor Vehicles' Teen Electronic Event Notification Service or TEENS is now available.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 01:00 pm
The History Center, 215 Niagara St., Lockport, has announced its most recent DVD project, "Soaring Over Niagara-Volume 1," the fourth entry in its DVD series.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 01:00 pm
Paul DePlato, of 2430 Washington St., in Bergholz, claims the lighting display in front of his house is the largest one in Niagara County. Plus, youngsters who visit the display on Saturday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 18, between 6 and 8 p.m. will have a chance to deliver their holiday wishes directly to Santa Claus.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 01:00 pm
As it does every Christmas, the Adams fire Co. will be holding its annual Santa Claus Drive-by, visiting area neighborhoods in the Adams Fire district.
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Wed, Dec 8th 2010 03:00 pm
Robert H. Healy, a 30-year member of the United States Air Force, has been named veterans services coordinator at Niagara University. In this role, Healy will be responsible for developing and implementing university strategy for increasing and retaining current and former military students and their family members, and developing relationships with local, regional and national military and veteran organizations to create recruiting support conduits.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:45 pm
Niagara University's recreation department is now accepting registrations for its "Winter Wonderland Youth Camp," which will be held Dec. 27-31 at the university's Kiernan Center. Geared toward children ages 6-12, campers will have the opportunity to spend the final week of 2010 participating in a number of exciting activities, including swimming, arts and crafts, games, and several winter-related activities.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:30 pm
In what promises to be the hottest tour of winter 2011, Korn and Disturbed, two of rock's biggest acts, are teaming up to co-headline this year's "Monster Energy Music As A Weapon 5 Tour."
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:25 pm
Jeffrey Donovan is set to direct the upcoming "Burn Notice" movie starring Bruce Campbell. Shooting will begin in January on location in Bogota, Columbia. The two-hour movie will air on USA Network in spring 2011.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
Niagara University is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with one of North America's most prominent cafes, Tim Hortons. When students arrive for the spring semester, the current Jazzman's Cafe location in the Gallagher Center will have been transformed into a limited menu Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop, serving the company's signature "Always Fresh" coffee and donuts along with new items such as espressos, cappuccinos and lattes.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center chief of staff, Dr. Domonic F. Falsetti, and Judith A. Maness, president and CEO, have announced the following appointments to leadership of the medical staff.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
Tickets are now on sale for "Dancing from the Heart," STORM's third fundraiser to benefit the Variety Kids Telethon. The event will be held on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at the Adams Mark Hotel, 120 Church St., Buffalo and comprises dance workshops in the afternoon followed by a Venetian-themed masked ball.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
In an unprecedented night of entertainment, Barbara Walters will host two back-to-back primetime specials, Thursday, Dec. 9 on ABC.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
Marc Singer, who played freedom fighter Mike Donovan on the original "V" series, will guest star in the season two finale. "V," the thrilling drama series about the world's first alien encounter that captivated viewers last season, will make its highly-anticipated season premiere on Tuesday, Jan. 4 (9:00-10:00 p.m., ET), 2011, on ABC.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
Guitarist Jeff Beck is a rock legend. From his early days with the Yardbirds through his long solo career, his unique style and musical explorations have won him the admiration of peers, critics and legions of fans worldwide.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
Rock in the New Year at Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, USA. On Friday, Dec. 31, Old Falls Street will become the Times Square of Western New York, as Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls hosts the city's second-annual New Year's Eve guitar drop.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
"Body of Proof," the new one-hour drama starring Dana Delany, will premiere Tuesday, March 29, 2011 (10 p.m., ET), on ABC.
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Tue, Dec 7th 2010 05:00 pm
The 12th annual "A Home For The Holidays," an entertainment special to be broadcast Wednesday, Dec. 22 (8 PM, ET/PT) on CBS, will include moving performances by Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Melissa Etheridge, Grammy Award-winning group Maroon 5, Grammy Award-winning superstar Ricky Martin and Grammy Award-winning hip-hop artist Nelly.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2010 05:00 pm
For the 39th consecutive year, "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2011" will lead America into the New Year. Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest will host the special with recently announced Times Square correspondent Jenny McCarthy. The show will begin at 10 p.m., ET on Friday, Dec. 31, on ABC. Singer/songwriter Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas returns to host the Los Angeles-based party portions of the specials. The Los Angeles lineup includes performances by Jennifer Hudson, Willow Smith, Ne-Yo, Avril Lavigne, Drake, Jason Derulo, La Roux, Mike Posner, Natasha Bedingfield, Far East Movement and Train.
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Mon, Dec 6th 2010 05:00 pm
Comedian, actress, activist and author of the New York Times Bestseller, "Love, Lust and Faking It," Jenny McCarthy will join the New Year's celebration on "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2011" on Friday, Dec. 31, beginning at 10 p.m. ET on ABC. McCarthy will be sharing reporting duties live from Times Square with Ryan Seacrest, while Dick Clark will be counting down from inside ABC studios.
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