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The Grand Island Lions Club held its annual installation dinner at Byblos Niagara Resort & Spa. A number of members were recognized for perfect attendance and years of service.

The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police between June 25 and 29.

More than 100 flags of various sizes are part of the annual Fourth of July display at the home of Paul Greinert, 6962 Errick Road, Wheatfield.

Bible Adventure Camp will be held Sunday, July 6, through Thursday, July 10, at St. James Lutheran Church, 2437 Niagara Road. "Gangway to Galilee" will engage children each night from 6 to 8:15 p.m. with Bible stories, fun songs, crazy crafts, great snacks and awesome games.

Lee S. Wallace has announced his candidacy for supervisor in the Town of Niagara.

Wallace is a lifetime resident of the town and an employee for more than 40 years, currently serving as town recreation director.

Wallace, a registered Democrat, stated, "I am truly excited about the opportunity to once again serve the people of the Town of Niagara. My experience in town government gives me the credentials, leadership and understanding needed to provide the services the public requires."

The election will be Nov. 4 for the supervisor seat.

Thousands visited the Buffalo waterfront to experience "City of Light," a multidisciplinary arts happening at Silo City. Now in its fourth year, the event was coordinated by Emerging Leaders in the Arts Buffalo.

On Sunday, May 25, the Lewiston/Niagara-on-the-Lake Rotary Club held its 32nd annual Shaw Festival Garden Party and Theater event. The Rotary members' affair featured beer and wine tastings, food and live music followed by the Shaw performance.

Crash! Sparkles! Bang! Light up the sky! It's time for Fourth of July fireworks.

Adell's School of Dance recently gave more than $2,000 in award scholarships to students who participated in the 2013-14 dance year. Adell Hoover-Manarino, owner of Adell's School of Dance, said she was excited to once again give back to her students who worked hard all year.

A senior amateur art exhibit is currently on display at the Power Vista, the admission-free visitors center at the New York Power Authority's Niagara Power Project in Lewiston.

Summer means tick season in many parts of the U.S. To help protect your favorite animals, John Schaefer, interim director of parasitology, and Amy Glaser, senior research associate and director of molecular diagnostics, both of Cornell University's Animal Health Diagnostic Center, provide answers to frequently asked tick questions.

The Buffalo Sabres are deeply saddened to learn of Rick Jeanneret's cancer diagnosis. RJ has been a vital part of the Sabres family and the Buffalo community for 43 years, and this news undoubtedly weighs heavily on everyone who has had the privilege of listening to his broadcasts through the years.

The National Cancer Institute has renewed the coveted and prestigious Cancer Center Support Grant to Roswell Park Cancer Institute following an in-depth peer review by cancer experts from around the U.S.

The NCI rated Roswell Park's application as "outstanding." The awarding of this noteworthy designation extends Roswell Park's world-class status as an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center - the only one in upstate New York, and one of only 41 in the entire U.S.

Catholic Charities of Buffalo officials announced Monday the 2014 appeal exceeded its $10.8 million goal, with cash and pledges received to date totaling $11,001,057.29.

Richard J. Malone, Bishop of Buffalo, thanked all donors and supporters for helping Catholic Charities to accomplish such an ambitious goal in order to continue serving those in need throughout the eight-county Diocese of Buffalo.

"As a result of the incredible generosity of the Western New York community, I have the great joy of announcing we have met, and surpassed, our goal again this year," Malone said.

I'm not talking about the whistle pigs we've all had at one time from the old "Page's Whistle Pig" on the six corners in Niagara Falls. Those pigs were good for you; that hot dog, slit down the middle, cheese laid neatly in, then wrapped in bacon, grilled, then placed neatly into a nice fresh bun - that all had to be good for you.

With new state legislation authorizing the Department of Environmental Conservation to allow the taking of big game (deer and bear) or small game by the use of a crossbow at certain times and places in New York, DEC is now accepting public comment on proposed regulation changes so crossbows may be a legal implement for the fall 2014 hunting seasons.

The following activity occurred from Monday, June 16, to Sunday, June 22, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 133 response calls during this period.

The Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame will induct its 12-member class of 2014, Thursday, Oct. 16, at its annual induction ceremony and dinner. The event will be held for the first time ever at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center.

The cash bar reception begins at 5 p.m. with a silent auction of sports memorabilia. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by the induction ceremony. Proceeds from the dinner and the auction benefit the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame amateur sports development fund.

New York State Sen. Mark Grisanti and New York State Assemblyman Sean Ryan announced the Hamburg Public Library will receive a New York State Library Construction Grant of $449,399. Funding for this grant was included in the state budget passed earlier this year.

Libraries across the state applied for competitive construction grants that could fund up to 75 percent of the cost for a project. The minimum grant award was $2,500. The funding is awarded by the New York State Department of Education, Division of Library Development.

The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team signed defenseman Andrej Meszaros to a one-year contract.

The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team signed forward Matt Moulson to a multi-year contract.

The Buffalo Sabres have signed forward Brian Gionta to a three-year contract.

Gionta, a Rochester native and 12-year NHL veteran, has spent the past five seasons playing for the Montreal Canadiens, serving as the team's captain since the 2010-11 season.

The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team signed forward Cody McCormick to a multi-year contract.

The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team signed forward Marcus Foligno to a two-year contract.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences today announced category submission deadlines for 87th Academy Awards consideration.

The 2014 Niagara County Fair will kick-off July 30 at 8 a.m. with the popular Farm City Breakfast, sponsored again this year by Niagara County Community College.

Set for release Sept. 23 via HAKATAK International/MVD, the album marks the reunion of the original founding members of INSOC, Robb (synths), Kurt Larson (vocals) and James Cassidy (bass, keyboards), following the release of their single "Land of the Blind," which was released earlier this year.

The New York Lottery has announced a top prize-winning ticket for the June 27 TAKE 5 drawing was sold at the 7-Eleven at 1504 Pine Ave., Niagara Falls. The ticket is worth $36,047.50.

Join the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum as it presents "Community Conversations with Kids" event "The Kite that Bridged Two Nations."

The second season premiere of "Under the Dome" was Monday's top program and ranks as the summer's most-watched and highest-rated scripted program in adults 18-49, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for June 30.

On Saturday, Sept. 13, the Village of Lewiston Recreation Department will hold its annual Community Yard Sale at the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St. The public is invited to come and take advantage of the bargains from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Heart of Niagara Animal Rescue is hosting a family-friendly event where people can bring their dogs and enjoy a day of picnic fun and frolic.

The Buffalo Sabres today announced the team acquired defenseman Josh Gorges from the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Minnesota's second-round pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft.

The Niagara Tourism & Convention Corp. and AAA Western and Central New York unveiled a brand new "Niagara USA wrapped" motor coach tour bus on Monday outside of the Niagara USA Visitor Center on Rainbow Boulevard.

Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp. and its partner, Global Spectrum, today announced the USA vs. Belgium World Cup soccer match will be shown live on two large screens set up for fans at Canalside on Tuesday at 3 p.m. (rain or shine.)

Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School was one of 16 BISSNET Schools to receive the Oishei STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) grant. The grant will provide $40,000 for three years and is intended to promote STEAM education in the school and community, as well as collaboration with other education institutions.

Organizers of the Niagara County Peach Queen program are encouraging potential contestants to turn in their application to participate in the program, taking place during the Niagara County Peach Festival Sept. 5-7.

"The Biggest Loser" returns to NBC Thursday, Sept. 11, ready to change lives. On board for season 16 are trainers Jessie Pavelka and Jennifer Widerstrom, who will join returning trainers Bob Harper and Dolvett Quince. Alison Sweeney returns as host of the series.

Enrique Iglesias and Zac Brown Band have been added to the lineup for the "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular," which will air Friday, July 4 (8 p.m.), with an encore presentation at 10 p.m. highlighting the second hour of the special.

A brand-new roster of chef competitors battle for the opportunity to cook against culinary icon Bobby Flay in "Beat Bobby Flay" season two this summer. New episodes kick off Thursday, July 31, at 10 p.m.