Sat, Jun 16th 2012 02:55 am
It appears the northern Niagara County area will continue without an officially recognized Lake Ontario Ordnance Works Restoration Advisory Board by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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Sat, Jun 16th 2012 02:55 am
The Youngstown Business and Profession Association is boasting that it will transform the village's Main Street into the "best beachfront area in Niagara County" on Thursday, June 21, with the third annual Beginning of Summer Street Dance.
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Sat, Jun 16th 2012 02:20 am
18-year-old student Kevin Foley, a member of the Lewiston-Porter High School Class of 2012, has created a patriotic garden on the Lewiston-Porter Creek Road in honor of the brave men and women who serve in the U.S. military.
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Sat, Jun 16th 2012 01:55 am
The Lewiston Peace Garden, located in the Village Courtyard, 476 Center St., was selected to participate in Binational Doors Open 2012, taking place on Friday, June 15, through Sunday, June 17.
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Sat, Jun 16th 2012 01:45 am
Sister Beth Brosmer (center) of Heart and Soul of Niagara Falls, Don Luce (right) of Community Missions of Niagara Falls and Rev. William Lowery (left) of Care and Share Pantry in Ransomville are looking at reports of the food and cash drive on Tuesday nights at Artpark in Lewiston. Volunteers are collecting food and cash donations outside of the two Artpark entrances.
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Sat, Jun 16th 2012 01:30 am
Local artist Jesse Walp and his team have been hard at work creating an interactive art installation geared toward children and nature lovers.
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Sat, Jun 16th 2012 12:55 am
Friday night, with the eyes of the world watching, daredevil Nik Wallenda successfully walked a high wire across Niagara Falls. Wallenda began his trek from Niagara Falls, N.Y., at about 10:15 p.m., and finished about 10:45 p.m. in Niagara Falls, Ontario.
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Sat, Jun 16th 2012 12:50 am
Take the historic Village of Lewiston, add a love of gardening, and you have the seventh annual Lewiston GardenFest, sponsored by the Lewiston Garden Club.
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Thu, Jun 14th 2012 09:15 am
Lewiston event is this weekend at Academy Park. Video interview with organizer Ken Scibetta.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 10:20 pm
Local students from LaSalle Preparatory School in Niagara Falls, St. Peter's R.C. School in Lewiston, and the Community Charter School and Elmwood Village Charter School in Buffalo are joining daredevil Nik Wallenda and his team Thursday, June 14, at 10:30 a.m. for a unique, behind the scenes look at the science behind his historic walk across Niagara Falls. The event is taking place at the walk site, Terrapin Point on Goat Island, and also includes a student Q-and-A opportunity with Wallenda and representatives from the companies that built and set up the walk's rigging.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 09:00 am
Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine presented local winemaker Vizcarra Vineyards at Becker Farms with its prestigious Best Fruit and Best of Class for White Fruit Wines awards, as well as a gold medal, at the 2012 U.S. National Wine Competition in April.
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Wed, Jun 13th 2012 09:00 am
The people who appreciate Lewiston's rich history and successes get together in style. This year, they will gather at the Niagara Falls Country Club at 6 p.m. on June 27 for the Lewiston Historical Association's annual celebration. The dinner is open to the public and reservations, available for $30, can be made by calling the Lewiston Museum at 716-754-4214.
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Tue, Jun 12th 2012 03:20 pm
As the video explains, a disagreement between Artpark & Company and the Village of Lewiston has resulted in a second paid parking lot on the plateau.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 01:55 pm
New York State Independence Party Chairman Frank MacKay released the following statement Monday regarding his party's endorsement of Assemblyman John D. Ceretto for re-election in the 145th New York State Assembly District.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Pubfest 2012 is set for June 15-17 and promises to be bigger and better than ever.
"It's going to be gigantic, this year is by far the biggest ever," said Ken Scibetta, founder of Pubfest and co-owner of the Lewiston Village Pub on Center Street.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Preparations are now under way for the annual Cruise & Schmooze. The 2012 edition of the Niagara River Cruise & Schmooze, which benefits Niagara Hospice, will take place on Friday, July 13.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University announces that the opening reception for a new exhibition presented in conjunction with the War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebration will take place from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, June 10, at the museum.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter Middle School technology teacher Mr. Mark Rivard and his tech students have been working furiously on making wooden candleholders for Lewiston Relay For Life's luminaria ceremony.
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Mon, Jun 11th 2012 07:00 am
This week marks the beginning of free concerts in the Village of Youngstown. Each Friday, from 7 until 9 p.m. in Falkner Park, bands will perform for guests and visitors.
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Sat, Jun 9th 2012 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter High School announces that Chiavetta's barbecue chicken dinners will be on sale at this year's Relay For Life of Lewiston, taking place Saturday, June 16, on the Lew-Port High School track. Dinners will be sold from 4 to 7 p.m. that day with all proceeds going to benefit the American Cancer Society.
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Sat, Jun 9th 2012 07:00 am
The Town of Lewiston Republican Committee reports incumbent Ernest K. Krell has announced his candidacy for re-election to Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees. It also announces its endorsement of newcomer Nicholas Conde for election to the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees. The election is Tuesday, June 19.
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Sat, Jun 9th 2012 07:00 am
Town of Porter announces it will conduct registration for those interested in participating in its summer recreation program, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, June 27 and 28, at the Stevenson Elementary School gym in Ransomville.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 02:50 pm
Every year, New York state offers a license-free fishing weekend, always the last full weekend in June. On Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24, you will be able to fish any and all New York state waters without a license.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 02:40 pm
Niagara Feline Friends is running another low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats. The clinic is open to anyone - regardless of income. The cost is $75, which also includes distemper and rabies shots.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 12:20 pm
"The Fairy House Festival" returns to Artpark on June 9 and 10. From noon until 5 p.m. each day, the event will feature art activities; hundreds of fairy houses designed by schools, Scout troops and community youth groups; special dance performances; artist-created exhibits; storytelling; and magical surprises. Tickets are $5 in advance ($6 day of festival) and are on sale now.
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Fri, Jun 8th 2012 09:00 am
More than 120 NU employees tackled community service projects throughout Western New York on Thursday. It was all part of the university's Day of Service, an annual tradition for faculty and staff in reflection of NU's Vincentian heritage.
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Thu, Jun 7th 2012 01:20 pm
After a record number of votes were cast, Olcott Beach topped the leader board in WFN: World Fishing Network's "Ultimate Fishing Town" contest. The town will receive a $25,000 community donation to be used toward a fishing-related project, plus a fully produced feature story to be aired on WFN.
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Wed, Jun 6th 2012 08:45 am
Area residents and visitors are invited to tour all four sites operated by Niagara County History Center in a bi-national tourism event known as "Doors Open Niagara 2012."
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Tue, Jun 5th 2012 07:00 am
The June meeting of the Youngstown Garden Club will take place on Wednesday, June 13, at 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church.
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Mon, Jun 4th 2012 07:00 am
Members of the Youngstown Lions Club will take to the streets of Youngstown, corner of Main and Lockport streets, on Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17, to raise funds as part of the annual "White Cane Day." Funds donated by community members will be used to further the cause of the Lions mission of "We Serve."
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Mon, Jun 4th 2012 07:00 am
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following programs, events and activities for the month of June.
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Sat, Jun 2nd 2012 07:00 am
The long-awaited firehall renovation at Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 is finally at hand.
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Sat, Jun 2nd 2012 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter's Board of Education put the wraps on the 2011-12 academic year by recognizing a number of students for achievement in art, history, wrestling, bowling and diving at its Tuesday, May 29, meeting.
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Sat, Jun 2nd 2012 07:00 am
At the Youngstown Village Board of Trustees meeting on May 24, the executive director at Fort Niagara, Bob Emerson, started things off by bringing everybody up to date with what's going on at OFN this summer.
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Sat, Jun 2nd 2012 07:00 am
The Lewiston Peace Garden, located at 476 Center St., has definitely evolved over the years. Eva Nicklas from the Lewiston Council on the Arts explained how it began as a "funky gravel parking lot" and, after years of hard work, is now recognized as an International Peace Garden by the International Peace Garden Foundation.
"It's a beautiful green space that all of Lewiston is proud of," Nicklas said.
The Peace Garden contains a fountain, a stage, different kinds of flowering plants, and memory bricks throughout.
The garden has been host to various events over the years, including belly dancing, poetry readings, chainsaw artists, and fundraising events. But this summer will be different.
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Sat, Jun 2nd 2012 07:00 am
Motorists take note: The Village of Lewiston has converted the corner of Portage Road and Cayuga Street into a four-way stop. (photo by Joshua Maloni)
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Sat, Jun 2nd 2012 07:00 am
A garden reflecting the "Peaceful Rewards for Fruitful Labors" was dedicated at Murphy Orchards in Burt on Friday, June 1.
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Sat, Jun 2nd 2012 07:00 am
Hops-n-Vines, the super-cool lounge located at 490 Center St. (below Casa Antica), is celebrating its first anniversary next week. Proprietors Chris Salada, Kurt Minervino and John DiMino will host series of special events to mark the occasion.
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Fri, Jun 1st 2012 07:20 pm
Old Fort Niagara announced this week it will commemorate the bicentennial of the Declaration of the War of 1812 with a day of special programs on Saturday, June 16.
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Fri, Jun 1st 2012 07:15 pm
Organizers have been busy with last-minute preparations for the Town of Porter's 200th birthday celebration, which opened Friday night and continues this weekend at Porter on the Lake Park.
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