Fri, Jun 1st 2012 07:00 pm
Memorial Day observances in the area included "Soldiers through the Ages" at Old Fort Niagara, which featured activities honoring soldiers through three centuries of the fort's existence.
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Fri, Jun 1st 2012 06:20 pm
Dr. John Huebschmann, an anesthesiologist at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in Lewiston, recently returned from a nine-day medical service mission in Europe with the "Hope For Tomorrow" foundation. This culminated in a meeting and blessing from Pope Benedict XVI on May 31.
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Thu, May 31st 2012 12:05 pm
Buffalo Cabinetry, a new member of the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, celebrated a ribbon-cutting at its showroom located inside Payne's Carpet Outlet. Members of the chamber, as well as elected leaders and representatives from the Town of Niagara Business and Professional Association, were on hand to welcome Buffalo Cabinetry into the business community.
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Wed, May 30th 2012 10:50 pm
Last August, a tollhouse used at Lewiston's suspension bridge to Canada was gifted to the village. The building was placed in the driveway of Clerk Anne Welch whose husband, Bob, a Historical Association of Lewiston volunteer, worked to refurbish the unit.
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Wed, May 30th 2012 11:20 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School's annual Marty Violante Memorial Golf Classic, this year honoring Jack "Bear" Dempsey, will take place on Monday, July 16, at Niagara Frontier Country Club, 1058 Lake Road, Youngstown.
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Wed, May 30th 2012 09:40 am
What will health care look like in our community as a result of health care reform, and what issues will impact the care you receive? Mount St. Mary's Hospital, in conjunction with the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce, will host a free community presentation titled "Healthcare Reform: What it will mean for our community and small business."
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Tue, May 29th 2012 03:55 pm
Tuesday, Niagara Falls School Board member and local attorney Johnny G. Destino announced his candidacy for New York State Senate. Destino will challenge long-time incumbent George Maziarz in the Sept. 13 Republican primary to represent voters in the newly configured 62nd District, which now includes the City of Niagara Falls.
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Mon, May 28th 2012 03:10 pm
VIDEO: Memorial Day 2012 was observed in the Village of Lewiston with a special ceremony at Academy Park.
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Mon, May 28th 2012 07:00 am
The first day in June will mark 200 years since the Town of Porter was founded. In commemoration of its bicentennial, the town has a lineup of events for the weekend of Friday, June 1, through Sunday, June 3, that will have something for everyone to enjoy.
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Mon, May 28th 2012 07:00 am
Alan Hastings, the restaurateur who put "The Haystack" sandwich on the global map, is trying his hand at something completely different this summer: restoring a beat-up auto body shop.
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Sat, May 26th 2012 07:00 am
Short and varied topics - from Joe Davis to Legacy Drive to bigger recycling and garbage containers - were among a host of discussion items at Thursday's brief Lewiston Town Board monthly regular meeting.
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Sat, May 26th 2012 07:00 am
First Niagara Bank, Lewiston branch, was chosen for the 2012 Chairman's Award by the Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce board of directors and chairman of the board, George Osborne.
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Sat, May 26th 2012 07:00 am
At Monday's Village of Lewiston Board meeting, Fine Antiques owner Ron Craft, a former trustee, warned of vehicles not paying attention to pedestrians.
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Fri, May 25th 2012 04:45 pm
The Lewiston Democratic Committee announces the following endorsements were unanimously made:
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Thu, May 24th 2012 11:40 am
The EmStar Emergency Department of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center recognized local emergency medical service professionals at an award's dinner on Wednesday at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Thu, May 24th 2012 07:00 am
The public is invited to spend a day in the sun with the family of the late Jonathan Miller as they gather funds to support local communities. The J-Mill Memorial Charity Giving Fund's third annual golf outing and dinner is scheduled this year for Monday, Aug. 13, at the Niagara Frontier Country Club in Youngstown.
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Wed, May 23rd 2012 11:55 pm
The Home Assistance Referral Team celebrated its volunteers Wednesday during a special luncheon held at First Presbyterian Church in Lewiston.
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Wed, May 23rd 2012 10:00 am
The Historical Association of Lewiston hosts its annual membership meeting on Tuesday, May 29, starting at 6:30 p.m. at the Barton Hill Hotel & Spa, 100 Center St. The event is open to all dues-paying members of HAL.
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Wed, May 23rd 2012 09:50 am
This year, for its plant and perennial sale, the Youngstown Garden Club presents "Kitchens in Bloom."
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Wed, May 23rd 2012 09:50 am
The eighth annual Golf Classic, sponsored by St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church and School, will be held Monday, July 30, at Niagara Frontier Country Club.
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Tue, May 22nd 2012 05:30 pm
Team Hope of Lewiston's Relay For Life held a basket auction and a skeet-shooting fundraiser at the 3F Club in Lewiston. The money raised from the events will benefit the American Cancer Society.
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Tue, May 22nd 2012 05:25 pm
Dominic J. Ceretto, 84, of Niagara Falls, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport. Born in Niagara Falls, he was the son of the late John and Maria (Boetto) Ceretto Guerrucci and stepson of the late Adolph Guerrucci.
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Tue, May 22nd 2012 05:05 pm
When we lose a loved one, it seems nothing is right with the world. The sorrow that follows can be debilitating for anyone, and grief for a child can be a confusing process.
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Tue, May 22nd 2012 04:50 pm
The Stella Niagara community is preparing for the 10 Mile Sidewalk and Garage Sale by cleaning out the attic.
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Tue, May 22nd 2012 04:30 pm
Members of Lewiston's KeyBank branch participated Tuesday in the 22nd annual "Neighbors Make the Difference Day." Workers, including Jennifer Haseley (left) and Dawn Bonora, spruced up Academy Park, touching up soil and pulling weeds.
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Tue, May 22nd 2012 09:00 am
The Lewiston Community Lions Club recently attended a fundraiser at the New Tuscarora Nation House for the family of Shoney Dubuc. Shoney, age 6, a burn victim, recently succumbed due to his injuries. The Lions made a donation at the event.
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Mon, May 21st 2012 03:50 pm
Looking for travel tips for the 518-mile Great Lakes Seaway Trail National Scenic Byway along the freshwater shoreline of New York and Pennsylvania?
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Mon, May 21st 2012 03:45 pm
Time to Dance hosts a free class for students interested in its competition team on Sunday, June 10, from 1 until 3 p.m. At 5000 Saunders Settlement Road. A parent informational meeting will take place at the same time. Spots are limited. Call 716-946-7909 for more information.
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Sat, May 19th 2012 07:00 am
The Village of Youngstown has chosen to honor the late Mayor Neil C. Riordan as the Youngstown Citizen of the Year. His public service work throughout the years will not be forgotten, and many of the projects and initiatives that he started will have an impact on many generations to come.
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Sat, May 19th 2012 07:00 am
Two "interesting discussions" marked a somewhat longer than typical Porter Town Board regular meeting, Monday night at Town Hall.
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Sat, May 19th 2012 07:00 am
Peaceful? Normal? Tranquil? That's not how folks will describe the lakeside community of Wilson on Friday, June 8, starting at 6 p.m. That's when this town will set the pace with its third annual Amazing Race.
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Sat, May 19th 2012 07:00 am
Grandpaws Pet Emporium recently opened at 784 Center St., in the Village of Lewiston.
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Sat, May 19th 2012 07:00 am
The phrase "You get what you pay for" has never rung true at Artpark.
Until now.
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Sat, May 19th 2012 06:55 am
Miss Carly Posa's first-grade students at St. Peter R.C. School visited Lewiston business Enchanted Florist to buy Mother's Day presents.
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Fri, May 18th 2012 08:40 am
When Marty Horanburg was named the 2012 Senior of the Year, Niagara County Office for the Aging Director Ken Genewick wanted a little help conferring the title on the longtime Newfane volunteer.
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Thu, May 17th 2012 05:15 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto sent a letter Thursday to Gov. Andrew Cuomo requesting his assistance in helping to make Nik Wallenda's tightrope walk across the Niagara Falls gorge a free event for all New York residents.
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Thu, May 17th 2012 09:20 am
One Niagara County lawmaker has upped the ante in efforts to have Olcott Beach named America's "Ultimate Fishing Town," launching a video that highlights the caliber of fishing off the popular summer destination.
The video, which invokes images from the movie "Jaws," clocks in at just under two and a half minutes, and features video shot by Legislator John Syracuse and an entourage as they reeled in one hefty salmon after another from the cold, deep waters off Olcott earlier this month.
The video comes in response to the World Fishing Network's online contest to name America's Ultimate Fishing Town, which has drawn a devoted effort locally and on Facebook.
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Wed, May 16th 2012 02:00 pm
Lewiston has taken the first step in winning a spot in the Rand McNally-USA Today 2012 Best Small Towns in America list. Thanks to the efforts of grassroots volunteers, Lewiston netted 806 votes to win the online portion of the "Best for Food" category.
"We won the online voting contest decisively," said volunteer Lee Simonson. The second highest vote getter was Burnsville, Minn., with 580 votes.
While the victory is sweet, Simonson said it is only part of the formula that will determine the ultimate "Best for Food" winner. Rand McNally and USA Today also will consider the quality of reviews and the opinion of traveling judges.
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Wed, May 16th 2012 12:55 pm
The results are not yet finalized but, in tabulations from Tuesday night, it appears that Village of Youngstown residents have opted to retain Democrat Mayor Raleigh Reynolds.
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Wed, May 16th 2012 11:35 am
Lewiston-Porter School District voters approved a $40,472,775 budget on a 739 to 397 vote on Tuesday. The budget is less than 1 percent over last year's and calls for a tax levy of 3.51 percent.
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