Tue, Mar 8th 2011 06:35 pm
The Niagara County Conservative Party today announced their endorsement of businesswoman Jane Corwin for New York's 26th Congressional District.
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Tue, Mar 8th 2011 06:05 pm
Niagara Feline Friends is once again hosting a low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats on Sunday, March 20.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2011 04:20 pm
Shortly before 8 a.m. this morning, Grand Island Fire Co. firefighters responded to a structure fire at 3998 East River Road, which had been reported by a neighbor.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2011 02:15 pm
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has announced that Fuccillo Chevrolet, the Grand Island Holiday Inn Resort and Conference Center, and Niagara Frontier Publications have signed on as platinum sponsors for the 45th annual Citizen of the Year Awards event.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2011 11:35 am
Deputy Minority Leader Renae Kimble, D-Niagara Falls, announced Sunday that she will not seek re-election to the Niagara County Legislature this fall.
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Mon, Mar 7th 2011 11:25 am
Niagara University announces Timothy M. Downs, Ph.D. has been appointed vice president of academic affairs at the university following a nationwide search. Downs possesses more than 25 years of experience in higher education and currently serves as the dean of the College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences at Gannon University, a Catholic university located in Erie, Pa. He will assume his new position at Niagara on June 13.
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Sat, Mar 5th 2011 11:00 am
Old Fort Niagara held its popular "Winter Camp for Kids" on the fort grounds, Feb. 22-24. The sold-out camp offered area youngsters a chance to experience life 250 years ago and learn some of the skills needed to survive without modern conveniences.
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Sat, Mar 5th 2011 09:00 am
The topic of boat storage on properties during warm weather months returned and occupied discussion in what was otherwise a very low-key Porter Town Board session on a frigid night last month.
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Sat, Mar 5th 2011 09:00 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will hold a public hearing regarding a Draft Environmental Impact Statement on a proposal to upgrade and expand the outdoor amphitheater and support facilities at the Earl W. Brydges Artpark in Lewiston.
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Sat, Mar 5th 2011 09:00 am
Residents heard more Monday evening on the growing range of possibilities eyed for Joseph Davis State Park. The discussions followed an agreement finalized hours earlier that day by the Town of Lewiston and New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation on a 10-year lease.
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Sat, Mar 5th 2011 09:00 am
Responding to a recent wave of residential break-ins, the Lewiston Police Department is offering another service to residents. Chief Chris Salada reports the police department will conduct free security assessments of residences.
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Fri, Mar 4th 2011 04:10 pm
The annual Variety Club Concert of the Stars will be presented at the Historic Riviera Theatre in North Tonawanda on Saturday, March 5, beginning at 7 p.m.
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Fri, Mar 4th 2011 04:00 pm
Many years ago, March was proclaimed Irish American Heritage Month to honor the contributions of Irish immigrants. Each year, the Ladies Ancient Order Hibernians are on hand at the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA to celebrate Irish Heritage Days. They'll be there again this year, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 5.
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Fri, Mar 4th 2011 03:05 pm
The Town of Niagara Lions Club is selling chocolate Easter bunnies. They have been specially made locally by Niagara's Honeymoon Sweets and are 6 inches tall and 1/2-inch thick, embedded with an edible Lions logo, wrapped in cellophane, and tied with purple and yellow lace.
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Fri, Mar 4th 2011 03:00 pm
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce has announced that KeyBank, Life Technologies, and HSBC Bank have signed on as gold sponsors for the 45th annual Citizen of the Year Award banquet.
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Fri, Mar 4th 2011 02:10 pm
Last night, "American Idol" revealed this season's Top 13 finalists: Casey Abrams, Naima Adedapo, Lauren Alaina, James Durbin, Ashthon Jones, Stefano Langone, Jacob Lusk, Scotty McCreery, Paul McDonald, Thia Megia, Haley Reinhart, Karen Rodriguez and Pia Toscano. After America's votes for the Top 10 were revealed, judges Randy Jackson, Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler chose Naima Adedapo, Ashthon Jones and Stefano Langone as wild cards.
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Fri, Mar 4th 2011 01:40 pm
NBC will present the special "All Together Now: A Celebration of Service," in an event that honors the importance of American service and volunteerism and also will salute President George H. W. Bush for his leadership in public service, on Monday, March 28 (8 p.m. ET). The star-studded event will bring together all of the living former presidents at a public celebration for the first time since President Barack Obama took office.
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Thu, Mar 3rd 2011 01:45 pm
Wayne F. Jagow, Niagara County clerk, will formally announce his bid for re-election at a reception to be held 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at Suzanne's Fine Dining in Wheatfield.
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Thu, Mar 3rd 2011 01:45 pm
The Smokin' Eagles International BBQ Festival and The Old Falls Street Rib Fest have teamed up with Artisan Kitchens and Baths in Buffalo, to bring in three international barbecue instructors for a class on the art of Southern barbecue.
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Thu, Mar 3rd 2011 01:45 pm
Lewiston Council on the Arts has been approved for a grant of $10,000 to support artist residencies at Olde Sanborn Days, July 9 and 10, Rocco Landesman, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, has announced.
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Thu, Mar 3rd 2011 01:40 pm
On Porter Road, just before Niagara Falls International Airport, sits a fenced and gated area used for years as the U.S. Army Reserve Center and Area Maintenance Facility.
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Thu, Mar 3rd 2011 01:40 pm
Maybe, maybe not - that's where the Wheatfield Town Board on Monday left plans for approximately $700,000 in improvements at Fairmount Park.
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Thu, Mar 3rd 2011 12:45 pm
Niagara Falls Bridge Commission Chairman Patrick Brown presents Artpark President George Osborne with a contribution, continuing the commission's support of Artpark's binational programming and Canadian marketing efforts. Artpark & Company, a non-profit cultural organization, programs and markets all the summer shows, concerts and family activities presented at the Earl W. Brydges Artpark. Artpark draws an annual attendance of more than 300,000 from the U.S. and Canada.
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Thu, Mar 3rd 2011 11:20 am
Artpark's "Theater Camp" returns (Aug. 15-19; $250) to offer young theater buffs an exclusive experience with professional cast members from Artpark's upcoming production of the original high school musical, "Fame." Camp Director Candice Kogut guides "Theater Camp" attendees through the principles of acting, singing, dancing, storytelling and more. As an added bonus, all "Theater Camp" enrollees will be treated to the Aug. 18 matinee presentation of Artpark's production of "Fame - The Musical." The camp culminates with a backstage theater tour and camper-created Mainstage performance on the final day.
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Thu, Mar 3rd 2011 11:15 am
The fifth annual "Art of Beer" at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center is this Friday, March 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are still available and are only $25 in advance or $30 the day of the event.
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Tue, Mar 1st 2011 04:50 pm
The Greater Niagara Ballet Co. is holding auditions Saturday, March 5, for an upcoming spring production. Ballet dancers between the ages of 10-12 are invited to try out at 10 a.m. at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls (enter through the Portage Road's side purple door).
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Tue, Mar 1st 2011 03:45 pm
Eighteen years after becoming the first African-American woman elected to political office in Niagara County, Renae Kimble is being honored for helping to knock down one of the last barriers to entering local politics.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 05:50 pm
Preparations are under way for the Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation's 18th Baskets O'Plenty Auction on Thursday, March 10, at the BPO Elks Lodge 346 in the Town of Niagara.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:30 pm
The Cancer Services Program of Niagara County, a part of the Niagara County Department of Health, is offering free breast, cervical and colon cancer screenings to individuals who have limited or no health insurance. New clients will receive a $10 Budwey's gift card after completing their screenings.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:25 pm
WNED-TV will present the broadcast premiere of "My Health Counts! Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives!" on Monday, March 28, at 9 p.m.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:25 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will present a range of programs in March as part of its "Health For All Seasons" health education program and event series.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:15 pm
The Lewiston Garden Club has announced it is now seeking candidates for its $1,000 scholarship.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:15 pm
Whatever the weather, the Aquarium of Niagara will host its annual fundraiser, "SEAsonings - The Original Taste of Niagara," from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 3, at the Whirlpool Street facility.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:10 pm
Cardiac testing can help a doctor detect or rule out the presence of heart disease. If a heart attack has occurred, it can help your doctor understand how much heart damage was done.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 04:10 pm
Kathleen Wojtaszek-Gariano of Niagara Falls, citing her experience in family law and service in Family Court, has announced her candidacy for the Niagara County Family Court seat being vacated by retiring Judge David Seaman.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:40 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is continuing its search for Jessica Placek, age 16, who was reported missing at approximately 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, on the Niagara University campus.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:35 pm
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced the "Icicles and Brunch Tour" of Niagara Falls State Park. The walking tour will take place on Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. It includes a walk through the winter wonderland of Niagara Falls State Park.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:35 pm
Niagara Catholic High School is in need of host families.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:30 pm
Invisible Children, a non-profit activist group that endeavors to raise awareness and funds for children forced into slavery as child soldiers, will screen its newest documentary, "Tony," at Niagara University's Castellani Art Museum on March 11. Sponsored by NU's Office of Campus Ministry, the free, public event begins at 1 p.m. and includes a viewing of the film, as well as an appearance by four speakers affiliated with Invisible Children, one of whom is a native Ugandan.
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Mon, Feb 28th 2011 03:30 pm
John Borelli, Ph.D., special assistant for interreligious initiatives to Georgetown University President John J. DeGioia, will deliver an address on "New Challenges for Catholics and Interreligious Dialogue" at Niagara University's Castellani Art Museum on Tuesday, March 8, at 5:15 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
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