Mon, Sep 16th 2013 07:00 am
The annual Niagara County Walk to End Alzheimer's, which supports the local Alzheimer's Association Chapter, is set for Saturday, Sept. 28, at Artpark in Lewiston.
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Mon, Sep 16th 2013 07:00 am
Joyce Barnwell will host her 13th seasonal consignment sale on Friday, Sept. 20 (5-7 p.m.), Saturday, Sept. 21 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Sunday, Sept. 22 (noon until 4 p.m.), at Lewiston's First Presbyterian Church on Cayuga Street.
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Sat, Sep 14th 2013 07:00 am
The following streets will have their water shut off on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m., Sept. 18 for a water system improvement project: Cayuga Drive, Cliff Street, Creek Road Ext., Hillside Drive, Hillview Court, Meadow Drive, Orchard Drive and Ridgeview Drive.
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Sat, Sep 14th 2013 07:00 am
Residents should take note that traffic will be limited on Saturday, Sept. 21, between 9 a.m. and noon along Lower River Road, from Lewiston to Youngstown, and Lake Road, from Old Fort Niagara to Porter on the Lake Park, due to The Mighty Niagara Half Marathon/Hospice Dash 5K.
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Sat, Sep 14th 2013 07:00 am
Katie Couric. Hillary Clinton. Mae Jemison. Vera Wang. Girl Scouting helped these influential women - and countless others - build important leadership skills in their youth.
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Sat, Sep 14th 2013 07:00 am
There is a magnificent bird of prey that lives among us, one that's rarely identified by anyone who truly knows what it is. Last June, I received an email from John Eddy, an outdoorsman friend of mine who sent me a link to a video showing an osprey "fishing" for its next meal.
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Sat, Sep 14th 2013 07:00 am
Pauline Ghougasian, owner of Mode Image in Lewiston, recently opened her salon to some middle school students from the Tuscarora Indian School. She talked to students about having a career as a hairstylist or cosmetologist, and what is involved in running your own business.
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Sat, Sep 14th 2013 02:20 am
It was an unforgettable summer for Michelle Ball, a new senior at Lewiston-Porter High School.
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Sat, Sep 14th 2013 01:05 am
The New York State Department of Transportation announced this week that bridge maintenance has begun on the Robert Moses Parkway, in the vicinity of Four Mile Creek State Park, in the Town of Porter.
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Sat, Sep 14th 2013 01:05 am
Rivershore Inc. will hold its fourth annual gala dinner, "Celebrating Community Partnerships," from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25, at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountainview Drive, Lewiston.
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Sat, Sep 14th 2013 01:00 am
Tuesday's primary in the Town of Porter may have paled in comparison to the supervisor's contest in Lewiston, but the lone race for town justice nonetheless was interesting.
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Sat, Sep 14th 2013 12:55 am
It might have rained on the Lewiston Kiwanis Peach Festival parade this year, but it was a good weekend for Wheatfield-area residents competing in Peach Festival contests.
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Fri, Sep 13th 2013 11:55 pm
The Cambria Corn Maze will hold its grand opening. The maze was created by local owners John and Leanna Ohol of Cambria, and is located at 5274 Lockport Junction Road, Lockport.
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Thu, Sep 12th 2013 07:00 am
Niagara University is again listed among the best colleges and universities in the north, and also designated as a "Best Value" institution in the region, according to rankings released Wednesday by U.S. News & World Report.
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Thu, Sep 12th 2013 07:00 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has announced the formation of a team of anesthesiologists to meet the expanding surgical needs of patients and physicians. The team is a combination of current and new anesthesiologists who also have specific training in pain management.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 11:10 pm
Change is coming in the Town of Lewiston.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 09:15 pm
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, will mark the 12th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C. The people of the U.S. are asked to solemnly observe Patriot Day and to remember the civilians and military personnel who lost their lives in the attacks.
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Tue, Sep 10th 2013 05:00 pm
A new bachelor's degree program at Niagara University will train students to serve society's elderly population.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 03:05 pm
During the month of October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, hospitals throughout Niagara County will be offering free breast cancer screening to uninsured women. Each hospital will provide free mammograms for women ages 40-64 who do not have health insurance.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 12:00 pm
Visit our photo gallery this week for a complete pictorial recap of the Niagara County Peach Festival.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 08:25 am
Alexandra Casale was crowned Peach Queen Sunday night to cap the 56th annual Niagara County Peach Festival.
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Mon, Sep 9th 2013 07:00 am
Renowned for its scenic routes, the 5th annual Mighty Niagara Half Marathon/Hospice Dash 5K takes place on Saturday, Sept. 21, with appeal to runners who support Niagara Hospice Alliance Inc.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 05:15 pm
Due to inclement weather, the Terry Buchwald and McCarthy School of Irish Dance performances have been cancelled. The Peach Queen semifinals and fashion show will take place Sunday at 7 p.m. The Peach Queen finals will follow.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 07:00 am
Whether you're just out to have some fun or learn something of the paranormal, Lewiston's Marble Orchard Ghost Walks showcase Lewiston's rough and tumble frontier past as well as its gloriously ghost-filled present.
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Sat, Sep 7th 2013 06:55 am
Purple loosestrife is really a beautiful looking plant and many would wonder why it is such an undesirable plant. But it is a plant that can pose a danger to our ecosystem without most people even noticing.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:15 pm
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department, with the help of the Lewiston Garden Club, is sponsoring its 17th annual Lewiston Country Fair on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St., during the Community Yard Sale.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:15 pm
For the ninth year in a row, the Ransomville Free Methodist Church is holding the Pigapalooza community event on their grounds at 3924 Ransomville Road in Ransomville. The family-friendly event is free of charge and parking is also complimentary. Pigapalooza will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 4 to 8 p.m.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:10 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, a member of the Senate's transportation committee, today announced a nearly $8 million investment for a key highway construction project in western Niagara County.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 09:00 pm
The New York Power Authority today announced that roadwork renovations will begin Monday, Sept. 9, for major improvements along South Access Road leading to the admission-free fishing pier at the Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:40 pm
All dogs go to heaven, of course. Still, it's pretty difficult to lose a loved pet, especially if there's a chance that pet might be saved by veterinary care.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 08:35 pm
Niagara Feline Friends is sponsoring a low-cost, spay-neuter clinic for cats on Sunday, Sept. 15. The cost is $75, which includes the spay/neuter surgery, rabies and distemper shots.
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Fri, Sep 6th 2013 07:00 am
St. Jude Shrine of Lewiston, 975 Ridge Road, will hold its "Yard Sale and Basket Auction" on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:25 pm
The Lower Niagara Women of the Moose Chapter 1940 recently presented a $200 check to the Mount St. Mary's Foundation in support of the hospital's Center for Women.
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Thu, Sep 5th 2013 03:00 pm
If you're having a little trouble with your dog's behavior, instruction and rehabilitation from an expert might help. United K9 Professionals and the New Jersey "Dog Whisperer," Janice Wolfe, will be in Lewiston on Saturday, Sept. 14, Sunday, Sept. 15, for two days of seminars and hands-on instruction. They will present a program, open to the public, at The Lewiston Senior Center, corner of Pletcher and River roads.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 11:55 pm
Following a tour of Olcott and Wilson harbors, Congressman Chris Collins joined with state and local leaders to highlight the urgent need to maintain and protect local harbors along Lake Ontario's south shoreline.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 11:55 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-C-I-Lewiston, in an effort to get the redesign of the Robert Moses Parkway started, discussed the project with Gov. Andrew Cuomo during his visit to Lockport last week, and followed up with a letter to the governor. The meeting took place prior to the governor's press conference on flood relief.
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Wed, Sep 4th 2013 02:35 pm
The New York Power Authority today announced that roadwork renovations will begin Monday, Sept. 9, for major improvements along South Access Road leading to the admission-free fishing pier at the Niagara Hydroelectric Power Plant.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:25 pm
As part of the Lewiston Discovery Series, the Lewiston Council on the Arts will present the "Art of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle" at 7 p.m. on Sept. 18 at the Historic Lewiston Opera Hall, 732 Center St.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 02:25 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the arrival of yurts at Four Mile Creek State Park. The public is invited to check out these newest accommodations on Friday, Sept. 6, from 5 until 7 p.m., as well as Saturday, Sept. 7, and Sunday, Sept. 8, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
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Tue, Sep 3rd 2013 07:00 am
On Sept. 14-15, Old Fort Niagara and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will present a weekend of special programs that commemorate the 250th anniversary of two historic skirmishes that occurred at Devil's Hole on Sept. 14, 1763.
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