Tue, Mar 20th 2012 11:00 am
Artpark announced Kansas and Foreigner will kick off the 2012 "Tuesday in the Park" concert series.
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Tue, Mar 20th 2012 09:25 am
Niagara University has announced that Lori A. Soos, director of health services, has been selected as a recipient of the American College Health Association's (ACHA) Affiliate New Professionals Award for 2012.
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Tue, Mar 20th 2012 08:40 am
Casa Antica hosted a traditional St. Joseph Day Table on Monday.
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Tue, Mar 20th 2012 07:40 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti sponsored and passed a bill Monday that will reduce the amount of pesticides that are unnecessarily released into the environment. The bill also has environmental and economic benefits by reducing the amount of pesticides needing to be applied or disposed of as hazardous waste.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 04:45 pm
A sure sign spring is here: planning is under way for this year's annual Father's Day Lawn Mower Race to benefit the Grand Island Relay For Life and the American Cancer Society.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 04:10 pm
Niagara Frontier Publications' videographer Donald Felice captured some St. Patrick's Day highlights over the weekend.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 03:50 pm
Last week's "Battle Round" performance on "The Voice" shined a new spotlight on three of the show's best performers. Heading into April's live performance episodes, Charlotte Sometimes (Team Blake), Juliet Simms and Jamar Rogers (Team Cee Lo) are at the head of the class.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 03:40 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz and State Assemblyman John Ceretto are pleased to announce that tomorrow, Tuesday, March 20, Nik Wallenda and his family, the "Flying Wallendas," will be featured on "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel." The program airs at 10 p.m. on HBO.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 12:55 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60th District, last week announced sponsorship of the "Sewage Pollution Right To Know Act" to amend the environmental conservation law to establish a procedure for the operator of any sewage treatment plant to notify the public of all raw sewage overflows within 24 hours. The bill spells out all the information that must be reported to the New York State Department of Health and the Department of Environmental Conservation, including when, where and how much has been spilled. The purpose of this legislation is to provide valuable information to the public about spills in a timely manner and in an effective way.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 09:15 am
For the sixth consecutive year, Niagara University has been named to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for exemplary service to the community.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 08:25 am
The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central will again offer $1,000 scholarships to students from the Niagara-Wheatfield, Starpoint and Wilson school districts. Students who reside in these school districts and attend a New York state accredited high school may apply for the scholarship.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 07:05 am
Celebrating its 30th anniversary year, Heart, Love and Soul Food Pantry and Dining Room announces its annual recognition dinner will take place on Thursday, April 26. The event begins at 5:30 p.m., at Heart, Love & Soul, 939 Ontario Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 07:00 am
The Developmental Disabilities Alliance of Western New York (DDAWNY) invites parents/guardians/advocates of people with developmental disabilities to attend a brief meeting on Wednesday, March 28, at 5 pm at the Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara offices, at 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara County Community College will host its spring health fair from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Monday, March 26. The event will take place in the Student Center (G building) Main Dining Room.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Falls Family YMCA will offer an open house for those suffering from multiple sclerosis on Saturday, March 24. This event, which will take place at the branch (located at 1317 Portage Road, Niagara Falls) from 10 a.m. to noon, is designed for those individuals with MS who are interested in learning of the benefits of health and wellness.
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Mon, Mar 19th 2012 07:00 am
YMCA Camp Kenan will host its annual Easter egg hunt, brunch and open house on Saturday, March 31.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2012 07:00 am
The art department of the Lewiston-Porter Central School District presents its annual exhibition, "Growth Through Art," at the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave. The show consists of artwork made in every grade level from kindergarten through grade 12. The opening reception is Saturday, March 24, between noon and 2 p.m.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2012 07:00 am
The Lewiston Garden Club is now seeking candidates for its $1,000 scholarship for 2012.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2012 07:00 am
Chef extraordinaire Jack Soldano and his family will be cooking up a storm on Monday, March 19. Casa Antica is offering a traditional St. Joseph Table with plenty of Italian favorites.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2012 07:00 am
Attendees at the Lewiston Town Board work session heard on a few interest items, including an electrical billing proposal and future plans for River Walk, Monday evening at Town Hall.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2012 07:00 am
The Village of Lewiston Planning Board was updated Monday on two prominent Center Street projects.
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Sat, Mar 17th 2012 07:00 am
Interesting discussions concerning the Interim Waste Containment Structure at the Lake Ontario Ordnance Works were heard at two separate meetings at Lewiston-Porter this week.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 11:55 pm
The Erie Canal Discovery Center is pleased to offer a free, public program and book signing for local legend John Lang. Most folks know Lang by sight as the ubiquitous "Elvis" at Buffalo Bills games. He has recently completed a new book about his antics, titled "Elvis is in the Scrumdown."
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 11:55 pm
Don't miss the chance to connect with "Touch" during the live streaming of the "Touch" world premiere and global Q-and-A event, presented by Degree Men, on Sunday, March 18. The global event featuring Kiefer Sutherland and the cast and producers of "Touch" will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will stream live at www.FOX.com/TOUCH and globally at www.facebook.com/TOUCHonTV.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 11:55 pm
ABC Family and Fox TV Studios announced that production has begun on the latest installment in the popular "Home Alone" franchise, starring Malcolm McDowell, Debi Mazar, Edward Asner, Eddie Steeples and Christian Martyn. The movie is set to premiere as part of the network's annual "25 Days of Christmas" programming event.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 10:20 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today attended the first in a series of meetings to discuss plans for the development of the Lehigh Valley Rail Yard.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 10:15 pm
The female hero of a cross-battle artillery battle during the War of 1812 is finally getting her due from New York state, County Clerk Wayne Jagow learned this morning.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 10:10 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, is proud to announce that, as part of Women's History Month, War of 1812 heroine Betsy Doyle of the Niagara and Greenbush areas (circa 1750-1819) was selected to be recognized as one of this year's Historic Women of Distinction.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 10:00 pm
Shannon Magrane was eliminated Thursday on "American Idol" after she received the fewest votes among the finalists.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 10:00 pm
The Citizen of the Year Awards Ceremony will be held on Thursday, April 26, at the Holiday Inn Grand Island. The announcement of this year's Citizen of the Year honorees is scheduled for the March 23 edition of the Island Dispatch. This special community event will honor businesses and individuals whose contributions have made Grand Island a better place to live.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 09:55 pm
Erie County Sheriff Tim Howard has announced the arrest of the person allegedly responsible for an 18-month long graffiti spree on Grand Island in which both public and private buildings and properties were defaced totaling between $20,000 and $30,000 in damage.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 09:55 pm
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz reads "The Rainbow Fish" to students in Tricia McDonald's fourth-grade class Monday during the Parents As Reading Partners program at Kaegebein Elementary School. (photo by Larry Austin)
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 09:50 pm
Monday evening the Grand Island Board of Education continued the 2012-13 budget process. Superintendent Robert Christmann pushed the budget adoption date out one week from March 26 to April 2 because of possible changes in state aid.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 09:45 pm
"Shroud Encounter" is coming to Immanuel Lutheran Church in the City of Tonawanda on Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. This highly acclaimed 90-minute multi-media presentation will be held at the church, 107 Scott St., at William Street. Admission is free and open to the public. A free will offering will be gathered.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 09:30 pm
As in years past, The Lewiston Village Pub is completely decked out for St. Patrick's Day.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 09:00 pm
Mary Ann Shank of Full Circle Quarter Horses on Cain Road in Town of Porter is shown with her newborn colt Tattle Tails and its mother Trio. Tattle Tails, who was bred and is being raised here to be a future hunter under saddle, was sired by world champion Coats 'n Tails. He is one of two spring babies expected at the Shank stables.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 09:00 pm
The Committee for Mayor Terry Collesano will hold a reception for hizzoner on Thursday, March 29. The event begins at 6 p.m. at the Lewiston Village Pub, 840 Center St.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 09:00 pm
Roman Café has sizeable lead in fish fry contest. Vote for your favorite fish fry at www.wnypapers.com.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 09:00 pm
Water Street Landing presents the fourth annual "Disco" on Saturday, March 24. The fundraising event begins at 9 p.m. at 115 S. Water St., Lewiston.
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Fri, Mar 16th 2012 08:45 pm
Starting April 1, Niagara University's recreation department will begin accepting registrations for its weekly Summer Youth Camp, which will be held on campus from June 25 to August 17.
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