Mon, Sep 10th 2012 09:25 am
When the new school year begins at the fictional McKinley High School, one of the new faces roaming the hallways will be familiar to Western New York audiences. Jacob Artist, a 2010 graduate of Williamsville South, has joined the cast of "Glee." He stars as Jake, the younger half-brother of the show's original bad boy, Puck.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 07:00 am
Starting this semester, Niagara University's College of Education is preparing to offer academic degrees and coursework tailored to those working, or seeking to work, in the area of developmental disabilities and community habilitation.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara Frontier State Park Region has announced that the annual permit lottery for the 2012 pheasant hunting season will take place Friday, Sept. 28. This will include the drawing for both the youth hunt and the regular season hunt.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 07:00 am
The Business Council of New York State Inc. has released its 2012 Voters' Guide, which measures New York State legislators' commitment to promoting fiscal reform and improving the state's economic climate by scoring their votes on key legislation during the 2012 session.
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Mon, Sep 10th 2012 07:00 am
The Rivershore Foundation presents Rivershore's third annual gala dinner, "Pathways to Excellence," on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at the Niagara Falls Country Club, 505 Mountain View Drive.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 01:00 pm
This Monday on FOX, home cooks Josh Marks and Christine Ha will compete for $250,000 and a cookbook deal on "MasterChef." Josh was eliminated earlier in the season but was given the opportunity to return upon his winning a cook-off with other departed cast members. Christine, who is blind, has survived each and every "Mystery Box" challenge while "wowing" judges Gordon Ramsay, Joe Bastianich and Graham Elliot in the elimination battles.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 12:35 pm
Seeing is believing for the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees, which voted Thursday in favor of a new plan for 700 Center St., after meeting at the location and viewing exterior alterations made in contrast to a pre-approved remodel proposal.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:20 am
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office from the Town of Niagara and Wheatfield areas between Aug. 13 and 26.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:15 am
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Town of Niagara Police Department between Aug. 20 and 30. During that period the department answered 234 calls.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:15 am
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 176 calls from Aug. 25 to 31. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:15 am
Susan Zinter and Sheila Daminski have joined their unique and knowledgeable backgrounds and decided now was the time to go into business together.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:10 am
A big-screen television was dedicated in memory of Library Trustee and Friends of the Grand Island Memorial Library Treasurer Scott Smith.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:10 am
St. Stephen School opened for the 2012-13 school year on Tuesday with a half day of classes.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:05 am
The following incidents occurred from Aug. 27 to Sept. 2, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 38 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has responded to 987 calls so far this year.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:00 am
The Grand Island Town Board issued a pair of proclamations at its meeting on Tuesday.
The first recognized the 50th anniversary of the Grand Island Historical Society.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 11:00 am
Grand Island shook off some nerves and beat Kenmore East 26-14 in the first Section VI football game of the season on Sept. 1.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:55 am
A committee has been formed to plan a new parade on Grand Island.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:55 am
Kaegebein Elementary School recognized a group of unsung heroes in education Thursday.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:50 am
Grand Island Fire Chief Kevin Koch reports that Grand Island firefighter/medics have had to contend with five motor vehicle accidents within the three-day period from Aug. 30 through Sept. 1. He noted that this disturbing pattern of frequent MVAs has persisted since a July 9 triple fatality on the I-190.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:40 am
Nationally syndicated morning talk show "LIVE! with Kelly and Michael" will showcase an all-star lineup of musicians who will take the "LIVE" stage in the first weeks of the show's 25th season. Top artists from rock to pop, country and R&B will perform their latest hits and chat with the hosts.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:35 am
Katie Leclerc (ABC Family's "Switched at Birth") and John Henson (ABC's "Wipeout") make their first appearances on the show; a weeklong series features the co-hosts' favorite summer recipes.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:30 am
What are the greatest television shows of all time? Who are our favorite TV mom and dad? Who is our favorite television host of all time? It's America's turn to decide, as a collaboration between ABC News and People Magazine gave TV fans the opportunity to vote online at www.bestintelevision.com for their favorites of all time.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:25 am
The New York State Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting on Monday, Sept. 17, to discuss the proposed rehabilitation of three bridges over the New York Power Authority Reservoir spanning the towns of Niagara and Lewiston.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:15 am
Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara is the proud recipient of a $2,000 Guillemont Memorial Grant from the Niagara Falls Episcopal Urban Ministry. The funds will be used to purchase vital stand-up lifts that are critical to many of the 700 people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities served by the agency.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:10 am
U.S. Rep. Kathy Hochul was joined Thursday by Maureen Smith, deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce, and by representatives of World Trade Center Buffalo Niagara, the New York State Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics & Life Sciences, and the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus in announcing a $218,771 grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce was awarded to WTCBN as part of a $682,000 cooperative award.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 10:10 am
Depew welcomes the Latshaw Pops Orchestra concert and tribute to the legendary TV and radio icon Dick Clark with "American Bandstand - A Tribute To Dick Clark" coming to the Hearthstone Manor (333 Dick Road) on Tuesday, Oct. 9.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:50 am
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto announced Friday his support for the $67 million bond for the Niagara Falls School District. Residents of Niagara Falls will have the opportunity to vote on the bond Sept. 25.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:45 am
The boards of directors of two Niagara-area credit unions have announced that Niagara County's Federal Credit Union will merge with Niagara's Choice Federal Credit Union, effective Dec. 1.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:30 am
St. Peter R.C. Church in Lewiston recently held its "Blessing of the School" along with a family picnic. Families were asked to gather on the front lawn of the rectory where Father Michael Zuffoletto began the school year with a family blessing.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:30 am
The following activity occurred from Monday, Aug. 20, to Sunday, Aug. 26, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:25 am
Although mainly a nocturnal animal, beavers can be spotted occasionally during the day, and their homes or "lodges" can be seen around the county along different streams and creeks.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:25 am
The Lewiston Garden Club has awarded its 2012 scholarship of $1,000 to Amanda Smith. She is a 2012 Lew-Port graduate who has begun her collegiate career at Niagara University. Smith's goal is to become an environmental lawyer.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:25 am
The Hart Assistance Referral Team, known as HART Interfaith Inc., is a unique Niagara County program for home care referral. There are plenty of local health care agencies and service providers for individuals in need of home care, help with chores, or companionship. Yet for those who don't know where to seek these services, there are few available resources for the search process.
HART Interfaith Inc., housed at First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, was created in Niagara County in 1982 to provide for this service gap. The program's founders recognized what HART Interfaith Inc.'s website describes as "a growing need for individuals to receive affordable help in their homes."
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:20 am
Orleans/Niagara BOCES is getting ready to start the fall driver and traffic education course on Wednesday, Sept. 19.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:20 am
Old Fort Niagara reports that tickets for its fundraiser will be on sale for one more week. First prize is $10,000 with a total of 15 cash prizes to be offered. Ticket sales are limited to 350 and sales continue to Saturday, Sept. 15.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:20 am
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department, with the help of the Lewiston Garden Club, is sponsoring the 16th annual Lewiston Country Fair and Community Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 15, at the Lewiston Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:15 am
Congratulations to Cecelia Byrne, who won Niagara Frontier Publications' recent "Name the Peach Queen" contest. Byrne visited www.wnypapers.com and successfully named the past five Peach Queen winners.
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Sat, Sep 8th 2012 09:00 am
The 2012-13 school year for Lewiston-Porter students began a day later than usual, but was generally without problems on a warm, sticky Thursday morning.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2012 09:20 pm
Founded in 1954, Buffalo Exterminating is the area's oldest locally owned pest management company. The company has a service center on Niagara Falls Boulevard in Wheatfield for fast, responsive service to residents of Niagara County.
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Fri, Sep 7th 2012 07:00 am
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University is holding its annual gala on Saturday, Oct. 13. This year's event, "Thank You for 10 Years of Support," is the 10th annual dinner and auction to benefit art education programs at the CAM.
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