Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:40 am
Starting with the Pledge of Allegiance from the children of the Child Care Center, to remarks from guest speaker Ken Hamilton of the Niagara Falls Veterans Monument Committee, the Mount St. Mary's campus celebrated Veterans Day.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:40 am
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced Friday that the New York Power Authority board of trustees has approved a plan to provide assistance to the City of Niagara Falls, which will help the city address budget issues related to an ongoing casino revenue dispute between the state of New York and the Seneca Nation of Indians.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:35 am
The Niagara Gospel Rescue Mission will hold its annual "Feed the Falls" initiative in Niagara Falls on Thanksgiving Day. Mission staff and volunteers from local churches and the community will prepare 1,000 turkey dinners and deliver them to the homebound, seniors and families in need.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:35 am
Old Fort Niagara reports that two special events scheduled for Thanksgiving week will take visitors back in time 200 years to November 1812 when forts Niagara and George faced each other across a hostile border.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:35 am
Trustees recognized Historical Association of Lewiston volunteers Lee Simonson, Pam Hauth and Bruce Sutherland for organizing and promoting the recent event.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:30 am
A famous ship with Lewiston ties went down in the recent "Super Storm."
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:25 am
The 2013 budget, fire company contracts and recycling were among the newsmakers at an otherwise routine Town of Porter Board meeting Monday.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:20 am
Girl Scouts from the Lew-Port Service Unit recently held their fourth annual PJ Round Up at Lutheran Church of the Messiah in Lewiston. Each year, the girls come together for a pajama party - with a twist.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:00 am
Councilmembers decided Monday that more work is needed with the 2013 Grand Island town budget.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:00 am
At its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 5, the Grand Island Town Board issued a proclamation honoring Grand Island American Legion Post No. 1346 in recognition of American Legion Membership Month.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:00 am
Only five points separated Grand Island and Hamburg in Tuesday's Section VI Class A girls volleyball finals, but the Bulldogs were able to turn the slim margin into a 3-1 victory.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:00 am
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:00 am
Salvatore's Italian Gardens was the setting on Wednesday, Nov. 7, for the annual Region 12 DECA Installation Dinner.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:00 am
At its regular meeting Monday evening at Huth Road School, the Grand Island Board of Education heard two reports of district financial news.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 08:00 am
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 07:55 am
The following incidents occurred from Oct. 29 to Nov. 5, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 29 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has responded to 1,226 calls so far this year.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 07:55 am
•Saturday, Nov. 10 - The Grand Island High School Student Council and Student Advisory Council have organized the first-ever Vikings for Vets 5-kilometer event, with proceeds to benefit WNY Heroes Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting veterans and troops, including the disabled.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 07:55 am
Grand Island Town Councilman Chris Aronica was returned to the council in Tuesday's general election, beating challenger Shelia Ferrentino.
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Sat, Nov 10th 2012 07:55 am
The Grand Island Chamber of Commerce is hoping a short parade will lead to a large party.
The first-ever Light Up the Boulevard Electric Holiday Parade and Festival will take place Saturday, Nov. 17.
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Fri, Nov 9th 2012 07:30 pm
Niagara Regional Theatre Guild could advertise its new production of "Tuesdays With Morrie" with the slogan "Now With More Doug Smith."
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Fri, Nov 9th 2012 07:00 pm
For the third year in a row, the Spotlighters drama club will present a comedy, but one that includes murder mystery. The troupe will present "Done to Death" on Friday night at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 7 p.m.
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Fri, Nov 9th 2012 09:45 am
INTERVIEW: NFL experts study hours and hours of game film, interview players and coaches, read injury reports and analyze practice sessions before picking winners each week.
Actress Claire Coffee, on the other hand, well, her method isn't quite as scientific.
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Fri, Nov 9th 2012 09:40 am
PHOTO GALLERY: There's a reason professional chefs on television steer clear of baking: It's not easy.
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Fri, Nov 9th 2012 07:00 am
As individuals reach the age of 60 and older, they may begin to experience changes to their mind, body and spirit. "Stay Well on Your Feet" is a free health promotion program geared toward identifying these changes and providing tips for maintaining quality living.
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Fri, Nov 9th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Career and Technical Education Center, at 3181 Saunders Settlement Road in Sanborn, will hold an open house and pasta dinner on Nov. 15.
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Fri, Nov 9th 2012 07:00 am
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and George Edwards Jewelers, located at 2131 Sawyer Drive, Wheatfield, is "Going White" for the month of November to honor friends and customers who have suffered from this devastating disease.
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Fri, Nov 9th 2012 07:00 am
The next Niagara County Diabetes Education Program class, "Fabulous Feasting: a Healthy, Holiday Happening," will be at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Grace Lutheran Church, 916 Cayuga Drive at Pershing Avenue in LaSalle.
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Fri, Nov 9th 2012 07:00 am
November is the time of year that veterans receive well-deserved thanks. Among local observances in honor of Veterans Day are:
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Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:30 pm
Community Missions will hold an Antiques and Fine Arts Auction on Sunday, Nov. 11, from 12:15 to 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Youngstown, 100 Church St. Admission is $10 per person or $15 per couple.
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Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:30 pm
Hundreds of Red Cross blood drives have been cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy, representing a loss of thousands of blood and platelet products. The Red Cross is asking people who are eligible, especially in places not affected by the storm, to schedule a time to give blood in the days and weeks to come.
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Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:30 pm
Niagara County Sheriff James R. Voutour has announced that a meeting for Explorers interested in law enforcement as a career will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 15, in the Patrol Room of Building 1, Niagara County Sheriff's Office, 5526 Niagara St. Extension, Lockport.
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Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:30 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office applied for and received additional STOP DWI grant money for driving while intoxicated enforcement during specific "crackdown" periods throughout the year.
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Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:25 pm
The Town of Niagara Town Board is expected to vote on its 2013 budget at the 7 p.m. regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 13.
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Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:25 pm
As the end of a perfect summer approached, the members of Kiwanis Club of Niagara-Wheatfield boasted a full schedule of events related to the local community.
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Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:20 pm
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Joan McDonald announced this week the completion of a $4.3 million project to replace the U.S. Route 62 (Niagara Falls Boulevard) bridge over Bergholz Creek.
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Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:15 pm
A steady stream of voters kept Town of Niagara's polling place at the Niagara Active Hose firehall hopping Tuesday as voters decided who to represent them in Washington and Albany.
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Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:15 pm
The eighth annual Niagara Electric Lights Parade honoring the Town of Niagara Bicentennial was held Saturday before a bundled-up crowd.
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Thu, Nov 8th 2012 06:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto is hosting a charity drive for downstate communities devastated by "Super Storm" Sandy. Supplies are being collected at Ceretto's office, located at 1700 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls, on Friday, Nov. 9, and Tuesday, Nov. 13. Collected items will be assembled in Albany and shipped to Staten Island, Queens and Long Island later next week.
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Thu, Nov 8th 2012 05:50 pm
Jackie Mason performs Friday, Nov. 9, at 8 p.m., inside the Seneca Niagara Events Center (Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel). Tickets start at $45 and are available at the casino and via Ticketmaster.
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Thu, Nov 8th 2012 05:15 pm
INTERVIEW: Betrayed (again) by the CIA, and stranded in Panama, life looked awfully bleak for Michael Westen (Jeffrey Donovan), Fiona (Gabrielle Anwar), Sam (Bruce Campbell) and Jesse (Coby Bell) when "Burn Notice" wrapped its summer season.
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