Wed, Feb 15th 2012 07:00 am
Technologists Debbie Perkins (left) and Cori Cosgrove prepare a new digital mammography system for use at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's Summit Healthplex outpatient facility in Wheatfield.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 09:00 am
The president of The United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame and chief instructor of The International Krav Maga Association will visit Wheatfield to give a one-time seminar in the art of krav maga.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2012 05:35 am
Nominations are open for the 14th annual Andrew John Zuccari Memorial Scholarship award of $1,000 for a graduating senior in the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District's Class of 2012.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2012 05:35 am
The Orleans/Niagara BOCES Niagara Academy Middle School students were assigned the book "The Misfits" by James Howe to read.
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Thu, Feb 9th 2012 05:30 pm
The American Red Cross has blood drives at its Niagara Falls Chapter at 2079 Sawyer Drive, Wheatfield, on the second and fourth Saturday of every month.
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Thu, Feb 9th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara-Wheatfield boys' swimming and diving team recently posted its second consecutive undefeated season and won the Niagara Frontier League title.
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Thu, Feb 9th 2012 06:50 am
The disarray continued this past week at the SPCA of Niagara, as on Feb. 2 its board of directors announced the hiring of an independent veterinarian, and mere days later news came that he wouldn't be hired after all.
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Thu, Feb 9th 2012 05:30 am
The Greater Niagara Ballet Company announces auditions for its spring production, "Peter and the Wolf," will take place Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Feder School of Classical Ballet, located within the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave.
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Thu, Feb 9th 2012 05:30 am
Any individual or family in need of physical or emotional healing is invited to attend a healing service at Wheatfield Community Church.
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Thu, Feb 9th 2012 05:30 am
Niagara Wheatfield Amateur Athletics in a combined effort with the Niagara Wheatfield Athletics Alumni have announced the development of a new sports complex.
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Thu, Feb 9th 2012 05:25 am
The Empire State Winter Games, a multiple day sporting event, took place Feb. 2-5 in Lake Placid.
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Thu, Feb 9th 2012 05:00 am
The aviation class at Niagara-Wheatfield High School, taught by science teacher Norm Utech, recently visited the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport's TSA secure facility as well as the FAA's air traffic control tower.
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Thu, Feb 9th 2012 05:00 am
Between Feb. 17 and 20, people all over North America will be counting birds seen in the winter. Both the National Audubon Society and Cornell Lab of Ornithology encourage bird enthusiasts in WNY to participate in this event called "The Great Backyard Bird Count."
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Thu, Feb 9th 2012 05:00 am
In the wake of news last week that federal cuts are likely to mean the 107th Airlift Wing at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station will lose its aircraft, the Niagara Military Affairs Council already is concentrating on helping find a new mission for the Air National Guard unit.
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Wed, Feb 8th 2012 02:40 pm
Top government officials from Niagara County, Lockport and surrounding communities were on hand Wednesday at Lockport City Hall to receive a briefing on Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo's 2012-13 executive budget from one of the state's top economic development officials.
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Sat, Feb 4th 2012 09:50 am
Members of the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center family gathered at the waterfall by the gift shop Friday to show their support for National Wear Red/Go Red for Women Day.
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Fri, Feb 3rd 2012 06:00 pm
At its annual general meeting, the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission elected its slate of officers for 2012.
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Fri, Feb 3rd 2012 03:30 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce presented a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest member, Verizon Wireless.
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Fri, Feb 3rd 2012 01:30 pm
The Animal Allies of Western New York's planned protest has been canceled. The protest was scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday outside the Gerber Small Animal Clinic on Military Road.
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Fri, Feb 3rd 2012 08:15 am
The Niagara-Wheatfield Community Education Program is offering several classes for the inspiring gardener and floral arranger.
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Fri, Feb 3rd 2012 07:45 am
Dr. Grant Hobika to "evaluate all animals and oversee their care, as well as assist in the development of animal handling protocols," according to SPCA press release.
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Thu, Feb 2nd 2012 05:40 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield Superintendent Carl Militello, beset by angry union members, budget shortfalls and a disgruntled school board, on Wednesday retired from the school district.
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Thu, Feb 2nd 2012 03:25 pm
Employees at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center Wednesday approved a new, 10-month collective bargaining agreement covering physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, therapists and discharge planners.
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Thu, Feb 2nd 2012 03:20 pm
Top leaders from Western New York were on-hand in Cambria to announce that New York state had designated a new high-tech business park in Cambria "shovel-ready."
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Thu, Feb 2nd 2012 07:50 am
Residents from The McGuire Group's Northgate Health Care Facility in Wheatfield sure had something to sing about as they helped six fellow residents celebrate their "2012 Century Birthdays" recently.
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Thu, Feb 2nd 2012 07:00 am
In the wake of a critical assessment report on the SPCA of Niagara late last week, the group's board of directors on Monday fired John Faso as executive director.
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Thu, Feb 2nd 2012 07:00 am
The troops are rallying to once again fight for the survival of the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, but these fighters aren't necessarily wearing uniforms.
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Thu, Feb 2nd 2012 07:00 am
The North Tonawanda History Museum, 54 Webster St., North Tonawanda, will hold a winter used book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4.
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Thu, Feb 2nd 2012 07:00 am
Join in the family fun as you hop aboard the Art Express on Saturdays at 2 p.m. at the Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University.
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Thu, Feb 2nd 2012 07:00 am
As a part of their social studies unit, fifth-graders at Colonial Village Elementary ran for election as class governor.
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Wed, Feb 1st 2012 11:35 am
Cut & Clips hair salon takes pride in its cozy atmosphere, which offers clients a variety of services.
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Wed, Feb 1st 2012 08:25 am
Top leaders from Niagara County and New York state will be on hand 9 a.m. Thursday as a new high-tech industrial park sited in the Town of Cambria receives New York state's new "Shovel-Ready Certification" from Empire State Development Corp. officials (meaning that new companies can break ground at the site without the red tape often associated with new construction projects).
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Tue, Jan 31st 2012 05:20 pm
This spring, there will be two wrestling clubs grinding on the college mats at Niagara County Community College. The Cobra North Wrestling Academy (affiliated with Cobra Wrestling Academy of Depew) will accept seventh through 12th grade wrestlers who are looking to improve their technique and toughness throughout the spring.
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Mon, Jan 30th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara-Wheatfield High School Counseling and Career Department hosts a college information night at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, in the auditorium.
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Fri, Jan 27th 2012 05:30 pm
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA issued checks as part of its charity program with Town of Niagara on Saturday, Jan. 14, at the Town of Niagara Community Center.
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Fri, Jan 27th 2012 05:25 pm
Longtime insurance agent and former Lewiston businessman Joel Holka has relocated. He recently opened Joel Holka Insurance Agency at 8575 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jan 27th 2012 05:25 pm
On Jan. 13, Niagara County Community College hosted Tech Wars 2012, a multi-district technology competition for middle and high school students. Twenty school districts competed in events such as mousetrap cars, Sumo-Bots, and CO2 car racing. In attendance were about 300 students, teachers, and spectators.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 08:15 am
Niagara-Wheatfield's Community Education program is offering a night with Buffalo Sabres Hall of Famer Robert "Rip" Simonick.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 08:10 am
In 2011, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York unveiled an educational initiative called the FASNY Higher Education Learning Plan.
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Thu, Jan 26th 2012 08:10 am
Strained relations among Niagara-Wheatfield Board of Education members, superintendent and staff members appear to be continuing as the school district reacts to budget problems.
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