Fri, Mar 9th 2012 06:10 pm
The Grand Island Central School District, in cooperation with the Grand Island School and Business Alliance, will present the 14th annual Corporate Bowl on back-to-back Tuesdays, March 13 and 20.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 06:00 pm
Rehearsals continue for "Willy Wonka Jr.," a production of Veronica Connor Middle School. The show will take place March 26 at 6 p.m., and March 27 and 28 at 7 p.m. in the Grand Island High School auditorium.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 06:00 pm
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, D-NY, 28th District, this week applauded the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation for agreeing to continue monitoring air quality in the neighborhoods surrounding Tonawanda Coke. The DEC announced that two air monitors in Tonawanda will remain in operation through 2012 and 2013.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 06:00 pm
At 11:22 a.m. on Wednesday, March 7, Grand Island Fire Co. rescue personnel responded to a report of a person in the water in the vicinity of 2196 West Oakfield Road, which is located between Beaver Island State Park and Bush Road.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 06:00 pm
Shortly before 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, Grand Island Fire Co. firefighters responded to a large fire in a garage area discovered by wastewater plant operator Ken Kinderman at 3500 Baseline Road. Kinderman reported heavy black smoke in the converted filter building.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 06:00 pm
Life Technologies Senior Director of Operations Scott Baird was happy to meet recently with Citizen of the Year Committee Chairperson Liz Wilbert to make a $1,000 gold sponsorship donation for the Citizen of the Year awards ceremony.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 05:55 pm
The Lewiston Lions inducted Bart Klettke at the group's March dinner meeting. The Lions have held induction ceremonies in the past two dinner meetings, bringing their total membership to 26.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 05:45 pm
Students from the Lewiston Dance Center try on their costumes for the upcoming yearly revue, "Dancin' 2012" taking place this spring at the Niagara Falls High School Performing Arts Center.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 05:30 pm
Christian Heights Camp, a youth camp located in Little Valley that operates under the direction of George L. Brown of Lewiston, announced this week it has reached 75 percent of its goal to raise funds for a new swimming pool.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 05:25 pm
St. John's Episcopal Church, Main and Chestnut streets in Youngstown, will hold a corned beef and cabbage dinner on St. Patrick's Day, Saturday, March 17, from 4 to 7 p.m. Price is $8 and includes corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, beverage and homemade dessert.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 05:15 pm
The SPCA of Niagara still has problems to solve - hiring a new permanent director, nominating and electing a new board of directors, and regaining the trust of its public.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 05:00 pm
Members of the Kiwanis Club of Lewiston join with the Lewiston Kiwanis Club's Aktion Club and the Lew-Port K-Kids at Our Lady of Peace Nursing Home in Lewiston on Saturday, Feb 11.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 05:00 pm
Star of "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" and "Celebrity Apprentice" to feature recipes from "Fabulicious!: Teresa's Italian Family Cookbook"
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 04:55 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto announced the formation of the Lehigh Valley Rail Yard Stakeholders Group to develop the long vacant Lehigh Valley Rail Yard in the City of Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 11:15 am
Starting April 3, there will be some exciting new changes at the OH! Gallery in Lewiston. The Lewiston Council on the Arts has announced that "Tuscarora and Friends" plans to expand its presence at the OH! Gallery.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 08:30 am
Daughtry to perform on next results show Thursday, March 15.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 07:00 am
Jonathan "JMill" Miller, a member of the Lewiston-Porter High School Class of 2010, was known by his family and friends for his strong faith and the happiness and peace that he achieved by living for the moment.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 07:00 am
Join us as the Western New York Affiliate of the Susan G Komen for the Cure acknowledges breast cancer survivors at the 11th annual Survivor Luncheon held at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center on May 12. The affiliate is seeking nominations for the Hope, Faith, and Love awards congratulating three individuals who have displayed exceptional involvement to the eradication of breast cancer.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 07:00 am
The Buffalo Sabres Alumni will play against the Niagara-Wheatfield faculty in a basketball game at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 15, in the high school gym.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 07:00 am
With a new volunteer training coming up in March, Niagara Hospice is looking for compassionate individuals who want to make a difference.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 07:00 am
VA Western New York Healthcare System will host an employment and education fair for Veterans from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 10, in Freedom Hall at the Buffalo site, 3495 Bailey Ave.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 07:00 am
The friends of Ken Lenz are holding a fundraiser for him on Sunday, March 11. The event will be held from 2 until 6 p.m. at the St. John de LaSalle church hall, 8477 Buffalo Ave., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Mar 9th 2012 07:00 am
The St. Vincent De Paul Rosary and Altar Society plans a card party from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 11, at St. Vincent de Paul Parish Center, 2748 Military Road, Town of Niagara.
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Thu, Mar 8th 2012 04:25 pm
Turner Sports and CBS Sports announced today their television schedule for the 2012 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. All 67 games will again be available live in their entirety across four national television networks: CBS, TBS, TNT and truTV, allowing viewers to watch and switch between all of the game action across the four networks.
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Thu, Mar 8th 2012 04:25 pm
CBS Sports and Turner Sports begin the "Road to the Final Four" as CBS Sports broadcasts the exclusive, live first-time announcement of the pairings for the 2012 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship on Sunday, March 11 (6 p.m.), during the "NCAA Basketball Championship Selection Show."
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Thu, Mar 8th 2012 04:20 pm
"The Voice's" last live performance episode will be on Monday, May 7, with second season winner announced in live finale on Tuesday, May 8; "America's Got Talent" debuts following week with two-hour episodes.
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Thu, Mar 8th 2012 04:20 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present Imagination Movers - Live! on Tuesday, April 10, at 7 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located at the Center for the Arts, North Campus.
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Thu, Mar 8th 2012 03:50 pm
The following incidents occurred from Feb. 20 to 26, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 25 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has responded to 189 calls so far this year.
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Thu, Mar 8th 2012 03:45 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office reports its officers responded to 150 calls from Feb. 18 to 24. Below is a sampling of only those incidents the ECSO reported to the Island Dispatch.
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Thu, Mar 8th 2012 03:45 pm
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Thu, Mar 8th 2012 02:30 pm
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School has recently announced its elected slate of board of trustees members. Judith Nolan Powell is chairwoman, Robert J. McKnight Jr. is vice chairman, and Judith A. Maness is secretary.
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Thu, Mar 8th 2012 02:05 pm
There's no denying science fiction is a genre unlike any other.
From Trekkies to Twihards, Comic-Con to Dragon*Con, sci-fi fans are hard-core dedicated to the programs they love (read: smart, demanding and costumed).
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Thu, Mar 8th 2012 12:10 pm
Congratulations to the St. John Eagles boys varsity basketball team for winning the Lutheran School Basketball League Championship.
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Thu, Mar 8th 2012 12:10 pm
More than 700 gymnasts are ready to show off their skills on March 9 to 11 as Gleason's School of Gymnastics continues its tradition of excellence by hosting the 31st annual Niagara Cup.
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Thu, Mar 8th 2012 12:00 pm
Drama of 'Titanic' sets sail in Starpoint musical
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Thu, Mar 8th 2012 11:20 am
Old, used, broken, or unwanted electronics gathering dust in your basement or attic? Recycle them the responsible way with The Stereo Advantage and Sunnking Electronics Recycling.
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Thu, Mar 8th 2012 11:20 am
Entertainer of the Year nominee Jason Aldean, Album of the Year nominee Luke Bryan, four-time Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney, rising country music star Eric Church, two-time Male Vocalist of the Year Toby Keith, reigning Female Vocalist of the Year Miranda Lambert and 14-time ACM Award winner Tim McGraw are scheduled to perform at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, co-hosted by Reba and Blake Shelton. The ceremony, which honors country music's top talent as well as the industry's hottest emerging artists, will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Sunday, April 1 (8 to 11 p.m. live) on CBS.
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Thu, Mar 8th 2012 11:00 am
Tickets for the Tragically Hip's Niagara-on-the-Lake concert on June 30 went on sale Saturday.
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Thu, Mar 8th 2012 10:55 am
ABC's new music competition series debuts this summer; singers from across the country will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to perform with iconic musicians in a heated weekly competition.
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Thu, Mar 8th 2012 10:50 am
Next week, globally recognized fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger teams up with "American Idol" as image adviser for the show's finalists. Hilfiger will mentor the contestants to define their performance identities and help guide their style transformations as they fight to become the next "American Idol."
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