Tue, Oct 11th 2011 10:40 am
Old Fort Niagara's centuries-old buildings offer more than a few ghost stories, from the headless ghost that reputedly haunts the 1726 French Castle to unexplained shadows, slamming doors, and eerie orbs. Area residents will have an opportunity to experience the fort's mysterious past during "The Haunted Fortress," set for Saturday nights, Oct. 22 and 29.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 10:25 am
Nursing is back in a big way at Niagara University.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 06:55 am
On Saturday evening Oct. 1, a group of veterans gathered at Dave's Last Chance Saloon on Saunders Settlement Road in Lewiston for a meet and greet. They are members of the Niagara University Student Veterans Association, which formed in 2010.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 03:00 pm
Grand Island Fire Co. Fire Chief Kevin Koch has reported that Islander Frank Brusino will receive a special Grand Island Fire Co. commendation during the upcoming Fire Prevention Open House at fire headquarters on Friday, Oct. 14.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 02:40 pm
For the fourth year in a row, Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center will host "A Conference on Healthcare for Women" to raise awareness among women in the local community on a wide array of issues and actions that can help improve their health. This year's daylong conference, which focuses on family health, is Saturday, Oct. 22, at the Conference Center Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 02:35 pm
The City of Lockport's new refuse and recycling program begins Monday, Oct. 10. Currently, the cart delivery crews have completed the Monday and Tuesday collection routes, and will work through the weekend on the Wednesday and Thursday collection routes.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 02:35 pm
The Lewiston Lions donated to and attended a recent fundraiser for Mark Haseley, 62, who was diagnosed with a terminal lung disease in 2009.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 07:00 am
The Town of Porter Republican Committee invites the community to its 2011 fundraiser, Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. firehall, 625 Third St.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 07:00 am
A tribute dinner for the Sisters of St. Francis of Penance and Christian Charity will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at The Buffalo Club.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 07:00 am
The Lewiston Writers Group announces a writing workshop titled "Breaking the Rules of Writing and Migrating into Other Genres" will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Hodgepodge Café, 72 Webster St., North Tonawanda.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2011 07:00 am
Robert J. Pino has announced his candidacy for councilman on the Wheatfield Town Board. He has the endorsements of the Democratic Party and the Working Families Party.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2011 07:00 am
Robert E. Herman has announced his candidacy for election as highway superintendent for the Town of Niagara.
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Sat, Oct 8th 2011 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University continues its TopSpin series with an exhibition of paintings by Buffalo-based artist Matthew Duquette. "Vessels" will open with a reception and artist talk on Sunday, Oct. 9.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 10:30 pm
A popular Lewiston spot, located behind the historic Little Yellow House on Center Street, will receive the designation of an 1812 Bicentennial Honorary International Peace Garden on Saturday, Oct. 15. The designation is expected to attract international visitors as well as residents of the binational region. All will experience the natural beauty the garden provides, while commemorating the peace that has existed between Canada and the U.S. over the past 200 years.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 10:30 pm
The annual Sanborn Winetique Festival is next Sunday, Oct. 16. Visit Sanborn for a day of antique shopping, crafts, country food and wine tasting.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 09:05 pm
Though the Grand Island Central School District has a good record of safety in transporting students to school, "You can never say you're satisfied," Jack Burns, the district's director of transportation, said this week.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 01:30 pm
Anthony H. Gioia of Buffalo embarked on his duties as U.S. Ambassador in Malta on Aug. 23, 2001. The afternoon of Sept. 11, he heard the shocking news of the devastating attacks in the U.S.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 01:25 pm
A two-day seminar that will teach law enforcement officers how to use social networking websites as a tool in identifying and investigating criminals is being offered Oct. 13-14 at the Conference Center Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 01:25 pm
At 4 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 22, members of the Lewiston Council on the Arts and the Tuscarora Health and Community Center will unveil four paintings by Erwin Printup Jr. at the newly built Tuscarora Nation House. The unveiling will occur in conjunction with the Tuscarora Nation Community Fair.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 09:00 am
The Firearms Permit Review Board of Wheatfield will offer its annual muzzleloader course from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Wheatfield Community Center, next to Town Hall.
Instructor will be Don MacSwan. A certificate will be issued to those completing the course as a requirement for their muzzleloader discharge permit. There is no course fee. The class is open to anyone age 14 and older. Those ages 14 to 17 should be accompanied by an adult.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 07:00 am
Veterans enrolled in VA health care may obtain flu vaccines at upcoming walk-in clinics scheduled at VA Western New York Healthcare System, 3495 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, on the following dates and times: Monday, Oct. 10, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 19, 4 to 8 p.m.; and Saturday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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Fri, Oct 7th 2011 07:00 am
Join the Adams Volunteer Fire Co. on tonight for its annual Fire Prevention Night.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:50 pm
Four distinguished members of the Western New York community will be honored during Niagara University's President's Dinner, which will take place Friday, Nov. 11, at the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel Event Center.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:30 pm
New York State Sen. George D. Maziarz today announced that the New York Department of State has approved the amendment to the Village of Lewiston Local Waterfront Revitalization Program.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:05 pm
Several years ago, the Agriculture Focus Group wrote a "Right to Farm" law for the Town of Wheatfield, which was adopted by the Town Board. As part of that process, signs were requested to be posted at the entrances to the town.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
The War of 1812 had a significant impact on Western New York and Canada, bringing fire and destruction, fighting and death, and a lasting place in history to both sides of the Niagara River.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 02:00 pm
Community Bible Church, 4168 Church Road, Cambria, will host its annual outdoorsmen dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 01:55 pm
Members of the Town of Niagara Town Board received a tentative budget of $7.063 million for 2012 from Supervisor Steve Richards on Monday.
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Thu, Oct 6th 2011 01:55 pm
Hard Rock's 40th Anniversary Memorabilia Tour heads to Hard Rock Cafe Niagara Falls, USA, on Saturday, Oct. 8, and Sunday, Oct. 9.
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Wed, Oct 5th 2011 07:00 am
"Partnering with Parents," a new program designed by HERO school administrators, will offer parents an opportunity to better understand the issues their children may be facing, as well as afford them a glimpse into the HERO educational modules offered to their children through the program.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 10:10 pm
The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara Falls, in cooperation with Wendy's Restaurant (located at 7515 Niagara Falls Blvd.), will host a fundraising event from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12. The event is aimed at raising key funds for the educational organization.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 09:40 pm
Shortly after the Town of Lewiston was awarded Greenway Plan monies to use for Artpark & Co. programming, those funds were taken back via a little-known loophole.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 07:55 pm
Artpark has one goal in mind for the 2012 summer season: top-tier musical acts and smaller crowds.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 04:20 pm
If you have some old window frames laying around in the garage, the Lewiston Council on the Arts can use them for a new art project set to benefit one of the most historic buildings in the village: the Lewiston Opera Hall at 736 Center St.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 04:10 pm
Niagara County's youngest legislator, who only months ago was a participant in the Legislature's popular high school internship program, went back to her roots to meet with the newest class of interns prior to Tuesday night's Legislature meeting.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 04:00 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber hosts a networking event on Thursday, Oct. 13, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. at the Hard Rock Café Niagara Falls USA, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 04:00 pm
Javier Colon, winner of NBC's "The Voice," will perform Wednesday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. inside the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 03:55 pm
The volunteers of the St. Francis Guild of Mount St. Mary's Hospital are busy gathering and organizing baskets for the 31st annual Pink Elephant Luncheon and Auction, to be held Saturday, Oct. 29, at the Niagara Falls Country Club.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls Sports Hall of Fame board announced its 2011 inductees.
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Tue, Oct 4th 2011 07:00 am
The Grand Island Knights of Columbus, 1841 Whitehaven Road, will sponsor a chicken dinner and Vegas night on Saturday, Oct. 15, with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the Neighbors Foundation Holiday Assistance Fund.
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