Thu, Jun 3rd 2010 06:00 pm
Local residents in need of community support.
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Thu, Jun 3rd 2010 05:00 pm
The following is a sampling of the calls the Town of Niagara Police responded to between May 17 and 23. During that week, 185 incidents were investigated.
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Thu, Jun 3rd 2010 05:00 pm
At Niagara-Wheatfield High School, Kevin Schucker's marketing classes each created their own business this year through the Junior Achievement program, which teaches students about owning and operating a real business.
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Thu, Jun 3rd 2010 05:00 pm
Wayne F. Jagow, Niagara County Clerk has announced that his office will be partnering with the Niagara-Orleans Region of AAA East Central to hold a "Passport Clinic" on Thursday, June 10, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the AAA offices, 7135 Rochester Road, Lockport.
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Thu, Jun 3rd 2010 03:00 pm
Family tension will take center stage when "Royal Pains" begins its second season tonight (10 p.m., USA Network). Henry Winkler ("Happy Days") joins the cast as Eddie R. Lawson, the malevolent father of Dr. Hank Lawson (Mark Feuerstein) and his accountant brother, Evan Lawson (Paulo Costanzo).
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Thu, Jun 3rd 2010 11:00 am
Students at St. John Lutheran School recently enjoyed a visit from Andy Parker, a meteorologist from Channel 2 news, who talked about his science project, Mission 2 the Sky.
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Thu, Jun 3rd 2010 09:05 am
The Greater Niagara Chapter of the American Legion Riders is sponsoring Jammies for GIs by holding a motorcycle dice run benefit on Sunday, June 13, at the American Legion Post 1451 at 6525 Ward Road, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Jun 3rd 2010 09:00 am
The crowds weren't huge and the ceremonies not lengthy, but the feelings were sincere at Memorial Day ceremonies Monday in the Town of Niagara and Wheatfield.
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Thu, Jun 3rd 2010 09:00 am
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, NY-28, announced May 27 that she has secured an additional $9.5 million authorization in the National Defense Authorization Act for the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station.
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Thu, Jun 3rd 2010 09:00 am
Nearly 100 people listened and watched an inspiriting presentation by Vietnam War veteran, business owner and martial arts teacher Bob Kunkel at the Niagara County Patriot's Monday, May 19 meeting.
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Thu, Jun 3rd 2010 09:00 am
Contributions from businesses and individuals still are being accepted for a benefit for the young daughter of Alan Dikcis, the Wheatfield soldier who was killed in Afghanistan in March.
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Thu, Jun 3rd 2010 09:00 am
Celebrate, celebrate! The Aquarium of Niagara plans to do just that on its birthday weekend, June 12 and 13.
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Sat, May 29th 2010 11:15 am
Bruce and Andrea Blakelock say the trailer recently placed on Water Street is both disturbing to guests of their Riverside Motel and an obstruction of their waterfront view.
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Sat, May 29th 2010 11:15 am
On Thursday, the Board of Trustees backed away from a Lewiston Lions Club proposal to collect charitable contributions inside of Artpark during the "Tuesday in the Park" concert series. Instead, trustees approved a plan wherein volunteers representing Heart, Love and Soul and Community Missions can solicit patrons outside of the performing arts venue's South Fourth Street entrance.
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Sat, May 29th 2010 10:00 am
Memorial Day weekend gives us an opportunity to remember and honor our veterans, both fallen and living. Many organizations have services or ceremonies open to the public for this occasion. Among these are the Lake Ontario VFW Post 313 in Youngstown, Lewiston VFW Post 7487, the Martin F. Jennings American Legion Post 836 in Wilson and the American Legion Post 1451 in Wheatfield.
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Sat, May 29th 2010 09:00 am
Get your taste buds ready. Get set with a pen and pencil to jot down great culinary and kitchen ideas. And, go to the second annual Tour of Kitchens in the Lewiston region on Saturday, June 12, and Sunday, June 13.
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Sat, May 29th 2010 08:15 am
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Sat, May 29th 2010 08:00 am
Neto Hatinakwe Onkwehowe has teamed up with the Lewiston Council on the Arts to present Earth Voices of the Great Spirit, an all-day event that will celebrate Native American culture on Aug 21.
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Sat, May 29th 2010 08:00 am
Area residents will have now access to all New York state parks for the Memorial Day holiday, following news that an agreement on their funding has been finally reached in Albany.
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Sat, May 29th 2010 08:00 am
The Lewiston Town Board heard quality of life issues and moved on approving a new highway superintendent Monday evening at Town Hall.
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Sat, May 29th 2010 07:00 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Health, and Niagara Catholic High School have teamed to organize the "Pathways to Careers" program.
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Fri, May 28th 2010 09:00 pm
The schedule for the 24th annual "Thursday at the Square" concert series was unveiled at a press conference Thursday at the Labatt corporate headquarters in Buffalo. More than two-dozen national acts will perform at the weekly event and its weekend offshoot, Buffalo Place "Rocks the Harbor."
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Thu, May 27th 2010 08:00 pm
William Stillman, a nationally known autism spectrum speaker and award-winning author, will be the keynote speaker for the first-ever special needs conference, "Demystifying Autism: An Inside-Out Perspective," on June 8 and 9.
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Thu, May 27th 2010 02:55 pm
Two Niagara County lawmakers renewed their demand that the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission comply with the federal Freedom of Information Act.
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Thu, May 27th 2010 02:50 pm
The Wheatfield Town Board on Monday set a public hearing for 7 p.m. July 12 regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency's new floodplain maps for the town.
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Thu, May 27th 2010 02:00 pm
The Town of Niagara's CSEA labor agreement was approved this month by the Town Board.
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Thu, May 27th 2010 02:00 pm
The Town of Niagara Police Department has a new part-time officer. The Town Board, at its May 18 meeting, approved the appointment of Richard King, a retired Niagara Falls Police Department officer.
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Wed, May 26th 2010 09:00 am
The Hard Rock Café is taking advantage of the newly opened Old Falls Street, presenting six free music events within the strip this summer. "Hard Rock at the Falls," Niagara County's newest free concert series, boasts five national headliners and a special performance by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra.
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Mon, May 24th 2010 03:00 pm
At the end of the whirlwind third season of NBC's "The Celebrity Apprentice," Donald Trump revealed live last night that rocker Bret Michaels - who surprised fans by making it to the show's live finale after a recent illness - was named the winner over actress and humanitarian Holly Robinson Peete.
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Sun, May 23rd 2010 03:00 pm
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Sun, May 23rd 2010 02:00 pm
Lynn W. Catalano, executive director of the Mount St. Mary's Foundation, recently attended a meeting of the Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club and discussed the foundation's $1 million Campaign for Women's Health.
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Sun, May 23rd 2010 10:00 am
On May 24, "24" ends its remarkable run on Fox with a two-hour finale. In the episode, Jack Bauer (Kiefer Sutherland) will look to right the wrongs of Day 8, actions that included the murder of his love interest, former FBI agent Renee Walker (Annie Wersching).
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Sat, May 22nd 2010 10:00 am
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 3-1 has announced that following limited attendance at its earlier session and with anticipated high boater activity this upcoming season, it will be holding another public education "About Boating Safely Course" on Saturday, June 12, at the Fort Niagara Officer's Club, 1 Scott Ave, in Fort Niagara State Park, Youngstown.
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Sat, May 22nd 2010 09:30 am
The Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club has presented a $500 donation to the Lewiston Council on the Arts as a token of appreciation and support of community service to Lewiston and the Niagara Region. The Lewiston Council on the Arts and the Village of Lewiston have provided their stamp of approval to the Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club in their hosting of Art of Ribs 2010, which is going to be held in Academy Park the weekend of the 44th annual Lewiston Art Festival, Aug. 14-15. Rotary will donate proceeds from this fundraising event to the Mount St. Mary's Hospital Foundation, Breast Care Center and Maternity Ward.
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Sat, May 22nd 2010 09:30 am
Assemblywoman Francine DelMonte, D-Lewiston, reported this week she is continuing her fight to keep Wilson-Tuscarora and Joe Davis state parks open by pushing for passage of a bill that would keep them operating through the end of the fiscal year, ending March 31, 2011 (A.11013). Specifically, the measure would require the state Office for Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to use funding allocated to them in the budget extenders to maintain the same level of services provided as last year.
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Sat, May 22nd 2010 09:30 am
Spend Memorial Day with soldiers from years past as Old Fort Niagara tells the story of its occupation from the colonial era through 1963 when the last military units were withdrawn. "Soldiers through the Ages" is Saturday, May 29, and Sunday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Sat, May 22nd 2010 09:00 am
Bright blue skies greeted race fans for Johnston's Restaurant night, Friday, May 14, at Ransomville Speedway. A total of 100 cars signed in pit side, making it the Big R's second straight event with car counts in the triple digits. A great crowd was also on hand to enjoy the side-by-side racing action.
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Sat, May 22nd 2010 09:00 am
A preview day was held Thursday in Niagara Falls to give the public a taste of the Old Falls Street grand opening festival taking place Saturday, May 22.
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Sat, May 22nd 2010 09:00 am
A limited number of foursomes, sponsorship opportunities and dinner openings are available for the 19th annual Niagara Cup Classic.
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Sat, May 22nd 2010 09:00 am
Organizers of the Lewiston-Porter Community Ambassador Program held a reception and auction on Saturday, May 15 at the First Presbyterian Church in Youngstown. Lewiston-Porter High School junior Shannon McDonald was introduced as the 2010 Community Ambassador.
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