Mon, Jul 9th 2012 09:00 am
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 09:00 am
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 07:30 am
Grand Island locals in the news this week.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 07:15 am
Grand Island resident and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agent Christopher J. Dlugokinski was recognized for his part in courageous rescue efforts undertaken on July 19, 2011.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara Hospice director of volunteer services, Alice Beck, recently announced several new volunteer opportunities with Niagara Hospice and the Niagara Hospice Alliance.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 07:00 am
The highly anticipated "Mighty Niagara" half-marathon will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22, at 9 a.m.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 07:00 am
Patients who are receiving home health care from Hospice of Buffalo and Erie County received a special surprise with their pharmacy delivery over the Fourth of July holiday, thanks to the faculty and students at Kaegebein Elementary School.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 07:00 am
Golfers from in and around Grand Island came out on Monday, June 25, for the first-ever Grand Island School Business Alliance Golf Outing at River Oaks Golf Course.
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Mon, Jul 9th 2012 07:00 am
More than 100 golfers teed off at River Oaks Golf Club to support an Island boy with autism.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 09:00 am
On June 26 at Coca-Cola Field in Buffalo, Chuck Thore of Harvey Road was the honorary PALS member (Person with ALS) at a Buffalo Bisons game, and got to throw out the first pitch of the game with the assistance of his wife Kristen, and step-daughter Sarah Brand.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 08:00 am
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 08:00 am
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 07:00 am
The Erie County Sheriff's Office reports its officers responded to 177 calls from June 16 to 22. Below is a sampling of incidents the ECSO reported to the Island Dispatch.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 07:00 am
The Orange Cat Coffee Co. hosts live entertainment each Friday, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m., on its patio at 703 Center St., Lewiston.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:25 am
A new concert series has been added to Artpark's eventful summer lineup. The "Sundays in July" concert series will kick off July 8 and run for four consecutive Sundays through July 29 with shows at 3 p.m. in Artpark's Mainstage Theater.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:20 am
An elite group of Rochester's Empire Statesmen, an award-winning drum and bugle corps, will perform this weekend at Darien Lake.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:15 am
The following activity occurred Monday, June 25, to Sunday, July 1, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 92 responses during this period.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:15 am
Many homeowners have already been enjoying grilling and other outdoor amenities for the past few months. Gas grills, portable fire pits, and patio heaters make outdoor spaces comfortable places to gather. ... If they are used properly.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:15 am
Despite Mother Nature's best efforts - Ransomville Speedway pulled off its races Tuesday night for the third annual "Battle at the Border." Presented by Waste Management and Gater Racing News, the event proved to be action packed for the 2,200 in attendance. As has been the norm on Fridays this season, close to 100 cars filled the pit area for this mid-week special.
Danny Johnson of Rochester took top honors aboard the Mighty Taco/DIRTcar 358 Modified 75-lap main. Johnson threaded the needle on lap 18 splitting the likes of leader Ryan Susice and Chad Brachmann.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:10 am
As another school year has come to a close, members of the Lewiston-Porter Middle School Builders Club can reflect on the fun and fulfilling volunteer work they participated in.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:05 am
On Friday, July 13, the HSBC Bank branch in Lewiston will convert to a KeyBank branch. Here are some helpful tips, courtesy of KeyBank (www.key.com).
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:00 am
Proceeds from a spaghetti dinner presented by the Lewiston-Porter National Junior Honor Society will assist Old Fort Niagara with its upcoming bicentennial celebrations.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:00 am
Beginning on Memorial Day Weekend (May 28) and ending on Labor Day Weekend (Sept. 3), local grocery store Wilson's Lakeside Market joins other IGA independent retailers to donate a portion of certain products' sales to the Wounded Warrior Project.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 01:00 am
Off Beat Cinema announced this week that, effective Saturday, Aug. 4, the show will move to WBBZ Channel 67 and will air at midnight on Saturday nights.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 12:50 am
Top morning talk show "LIVE! with Kelly's" July lineup sizzles with superstar guests and the exciting finale of "LIVE's" "Coast-to-Coast Co-Host Search."
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 12:45 am
"The Chew" welcomes guests Piper Perabo ("Covert Affairs"), John Leguizamo ("Ice Age: Continental Drift"), Gina Neely ("Down Home with the Neelys") and Chef Richard Blais, July 9-13 (weekdays, 1 p.m.) on the ABC Television Network.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 12:40 am
Zooey Deschanel, Lea Michele, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Josh Hutcherson, Zac Efron, Ellen DeGeneres, Sophia Grace and Rosie, Tyler Posey, Gordon Ramsay, Laura and Vanessa Marano and Ashley Benson among choice stars scheduled to appear.
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Sat, Jul 7th 2012 12:35 am
The 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 is approaching with the speed of a British cannonball. Lewiston played an important role in the War of 1812 and it's destiny was changed forever after it was burned to the ground in 1813.
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Fri, Jul 6th 2012 03:00 pm
The following incidents occurred from June 25 to July 1, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 17 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has responded to 687 calls so far this year.
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Fri, Jul 6th 2012 02:00 pm
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Fri, Jul 6th 2012 02:00 pm
Grand Island's Dick Bessel Independence Day road race set another record for participation, race director Jim Masiello told runners at the starting line.
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Fri, Jul 6th 2012 12:05 pm
The Historic Trinity Committee will hold the ninth and final Garden Tour on Saturday, July 14, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting at Historic Trinity Church, 2100 Whitehaven Road.
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Fri, Jul 6th 2012 12:00 pm
Members of the American Legion Post No. 1346 were among the first units to march in Wednesday's Independence Day Parade. The parade featured approximately 80 units and lasted about two hours.
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Fri, Jul 6th 2012 11:50 am
One of the darkest days in Grand Island history was remembered Sunday during a ceremony along the West River. June 23 marked the 100th anniversary of the Eagle Park Resort pier collapse, which took the lives of 39 people.
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Fri, Jul 6th 2012 07:00 am
Summer is the perfect time to get "craft-y" with the kids. Dive into fun free art activities that the whole family will love at Artpark's "Free Family Saturdays" July 7 through 28 (noon to 4 p.m.) in the Outdoor Amphitheater area.
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Fri, Jul 6th 2012 07:00 am
Early Town of Niagara burials were in Oakwood Cemetery, which is now part of the City of Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jul 6th 2012 07:00 am
Qualified trainers will provide the information on how to be prepared, to have a plan, and how to defend yourself and your family from common dangers at a self-defense class from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, at Faith Community Church.
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Thu, Jul 5th 2012 03:45 pm
The "Road Bros," the "Best for Food" travel judging team of Mike Shubic and Brian Cox, have posted a video of their time in Lewiston. Check it out:
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Thu, Jul 5th 2012 02:15 pm
Families and friends looking to enjoy everything camping has to offer without all the hassle can now "Glamour Camp" at Darien Lake. On June 28, the park began offering instant "glamping" sites for visitors, which let guests camp without roughing it.
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Thu, Jul 5th 2012 02:05 pm
The Andrew Bird concert scheduled for Monday, July 16, at Artpark has been moved. The general admission show now will begin at 7 p.m. at Asbury Hall at Babeville, 341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo.
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