Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 05:50 pm
At 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 17, Kelsey L. Wright was reported missing by her mother. The 15-year-old was last seen in the Wheatfield/North-Tonawanda area at about 5 p.m. on Monday, March 14. She was wearing a dark-hooded sweatshirt and a pair of jeans.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 12:25 pm
The world famous Niagara Falls will be dark from 8:30 until 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 26, in honor of Earth Hour, a global initiative aimed at drawing attention to the issue of climate change. The event urges the turning off all non-essential light by individuals, businesses and organizations around the world.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 12:00 pm
Turner Classic Movies will remember the life and career of two-time Academy Award-winning actress and beloved humanitarian Elizabeth Taylor on Sunday, April 10.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 11:35 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents singer-songwriter Brian McKnight on Wednesday, July 13, at 8 p.m.
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Wed, Mar 23rd 2011 11:20 am
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, on Tuesday denounced a plan that would place a new tax on every firearm currently owned by New Yorkers and establish a levy on future firearm purchases. Ceretto called Senate bill S.2994 an egregious attack on the Second Amendment and demanded that lawmakers from both parties defeat the legislation.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
On Saturday, April 30, the Friends of Niagara University Theatre will host the 26th annual Friends of Niagara University Theatre Gala including a 4 p.m. production of the comic Gilbert and Sullivan opera, "The Pirates of Penzance," at the Leary Theatre within the Elizabeth Ann Clune Center for Theatre, Clet Hall.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
The Niagara County Federation of Republican Women will honor former Judge Kathleen Wojtaszek-Gariano as the organization's 2011 Woman of the Year on Saturday, the federation announced Tuesday.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will present a series of programs in April as part of its "Health For All Seasons" health education program and event series.
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Tue, Mar 22nd 2011 03:10 pm
The Committee for Mayor Terry Collesano will sponsor a reception and birthday celebration for the Village of Lewiston mayor on Tuesday, April 5. The event runs from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Lewiston Village Pub, 840 Center St.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2011 03:00 pm
Linda Roscetti, center, a resident of New York City who is an artist and clinician, recently donated one of her paintings of an Italian village to the Our Lady of Peace Nursing Care Residence for display.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2011 03:00 pm
Eddie Friel, an expert-in-residence in Niagara University's College of Hospitality & Tourism Management, will be a keynote speaker during the 64th annual Canadian Museums Association Conference taking place April 11-15 in London, Ontario.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2011 02:55 pm
Rivershore Inc., in partnership with The Family & Friends Down Syndrome Association of Niagara, held events Monday to promote the sixth annual World Down Syndrome Day. The keynote speaker was renowned musician Sujeet Desai. The instrumentalist, who has performed around the world and with performers including Kenny G., spoke on how individuals with Down syndrome lead happy, productive and meaningful lives.
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Mon, Mar 21st 2011 02:55 pm
Tops Xpress officially opened Monday morning in the Village of Lewiston.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 09:05 am
NBC's primetime investigative series "Dateline" was in Niagara County earlier this week to film segments for a spring episode. Members of the team stayed in Lewiston, at the Barton Hill Hotel & Spa.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 09:00 am
Niagara-on-the-Lake and the Lewiston Rotary Club host the 29th annual Shaw Festival Garden Party and Theatre Event on Friday, May 20, at the Shaw Festival Theatre, 10 Queens Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. This year's event showcases the classic musical "My Fair Lady."
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 09:00 am
It was an active work session of the Lewiston Town Board this past Monday, with town planning and projects the main areas of discussion.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 12:35 am
Proposals to modernize Artpark's outdoor amphitheater were muted by a handful of residents who say the performing arts venue is more trouble than it's worth.
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Sat, Mar 19th 2011 12:30 am
Artpark has outgrown its space, and it's time to expand.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 11:15 pm
The Barton Hill Hotel & Spa is still closed following a fire Monday afternoon at the 78-room Village of Lewiston inn. Owner Diane Finkbeiner said her business is "performing safety and maintenance checks in the best interests of ... staff and guests." She said her hope is that the Center Street hotel will reopen as soon as possible.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 07:15 pm
Saturday, March 19, is the celebration of St. Joseph's Day at the Winery at Marjim Manor, 7171 E. Lake Road, Appleton.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 06:35 pm
The Lewiston Choraleers will present an Easter cantata, "Footprints in the Sand: A Journey to the Cross and Beyond," by Joseph Martin, at five area churches on April 15, 16, 17 and 23. The specific dates, times and church sites of the performances are as follows:
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 06:20 pm
The National Children's Alliance has awarded a $27,620 grant to the Child Advocacy Center of Niagara to enhance the quality of investigations into alleged child abuse and child neglect.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 06:10 pm
Can You Help? is a free service provided by Niagara Frontier Publications in an effort to help community neighbors reach out for your support. These releases will be published as they are provided by those in need.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 06:00 pm
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, ranking member of the House Rules Committee, said March 11 that oil companies, not government actions, have an ability to affect the sky-high price of gasoline. She said oil companies aren't fully using their lands to tap current oil reserves and reduce the price of oil, and, that while tapping the strategic oil reserve is an option, it is not an adequate long-term solution.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 06:00 pm
"Spring Fling," a craft/vendor bazaar, will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 18, at Abiding Savior Church, 1534 Ruie Road (corner of Cambridge), North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 04:25 pm
Antonio "L.A." Reid, former chairman of Island Def Jam Music Group and one of the most influential names in music today, will join Simon Cowell on the judging panel of "The X Factor," the singing competition series debuting this fall on FOX.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 04:05 pm
The Western New York Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is seeking nominations for the Hope, Faith and Love Awards, honoring individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the eradication of breast cancer.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 04:05 pm
The United Way of Greater Niagara is urging the community to go out and have a great meal for a great cause.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 03:45 pm
Michelle Ball of Lewiston recently spent her 15th birthday in a most unusual way: starring in an IMAX movie.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 03:00 pm
Nine preliminary round matches were held Tuesday night in the 2011 Grand Island Corporate Bowl.
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Fri, Mar 18th 2011 03:00 pm
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has announced that Tops Markets and Toshiba Business Solutions have signed on as silver sponsors for the 45th annual Citizen of the Year award banquet.
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Thu, Mar 17th 2011 04:40 pm
Niagara County lawmakers called Tuesday on the State Senate to defeat an anti-Second Amendment bill that would impose annual registration fees on law-abiding gun owners living outside New York City. The bill, introduced by Sen. Eric Adams, D-Queens, would force a $15-per-firearm initial registration fee, as well as $10-per-firearm renewal fees, on owners in upstate New York and Long Island.
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Thu, Mar 17th 2011 03:00 pm
Actually, I'm a dog person. But I love "Cats."
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Thu, Mar 17th 2011 03:00 pm
When final redistricting for the Niagara County Legislature is decided, Wheatfield would prefer no changes.
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Wed, Mar 16th 2011 11:55 am
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-Newfane, was released from Albany Medical Center on Tuesday afternoon. He was hospitalized Monday after a fall in his Albany apartment.
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Wed, Mar 16th 2011 11:40 am
The Lutheran Church of the Messiah will hold its annual "Easter Parade" fashion show and luncheon, Sunday, March 27, at the church, 915 Oneida St., Lewiston. The event begins at 1 p.m.
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Wed, Mar 16th 2011 11:35 am
Join the Castellani Art Museum staff on Thursday, March 24, for a convivial cocktail hour and meet internationally renowned artist Betty Gold, who will give a gallery talk introducing the new exhibiton "Betty Gold: Edge, Color, Movement." The event runs from 5:30 until 7 p.m. and features a cash bar, hors d'oeuvres.
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Wed, Mar 16th 2011 11:25 am
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, 28th District, Fairport, has announced two grants from the federal government totaling more than $340,000 that will benefit Western New York fire companies. The Rochester Fire Department is set to receive more than $252,000 and the Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co. will be awarded $91,756 for equipment and training activities.
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Tue, Mar 15th 2011 06:05 pm
Artpark has outgrown its space, and it's time to expand.
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