Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
The Town of Niagara Town Board voted unanimously Tuesday to deny health care insurance for future part-time elected officials.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
Niagara County lawmakers voted Tuesday to empanel two commissions to examine key consolidation efforts during the 2011 budget year while passing the 2011 Niagara County budget by a 12-7 vote.
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Thu, Dec 16th 2010 09:00 am
Everything from Christmas shopping to family fights can cause additional stress at this time of year, and that can be really detrimental to your health, according to Dr. Robin Spence of Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Wed, Dec 15th 2010 02:00 pm
Quirky, funny, unique, different: What makes a family a "modern family"? Beginning today, ABC's "Good Morning America" has teamed up with ABC's hit show "Modern Family" in search of a real modern American family.
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Wed, Dec 15th 2010 01:30 pm
Lewiston-Porter Middle School announces the following students have been named to its high honor, honor and merit rolls for the first quarter of the 2010-11 academic year.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2010 03:30 pm
Jennifer Love Hewitt and Betty White star in "The Lost Valentine," the 241st Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation, to be broadcast Sunday, Jan. 30, 2011 (9 p.m. ET/PT), on CBS.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2010 03:15 pm
Multi-platinum recording artist Travie McCoy and "American Idol" finalist David Archuleta will take the stage to perform their latest hits on "New Year's Eve Live" airing Friday, Dec. 31 (11 p.m. ET live; CT/MT/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2010 03:00 pm
ReNU Niagara, a community outreach program of Niagara University, is adding to its repertoire of programs thanks to a $27,374 grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Buffalo. The grant will enable ReNU Niagara and its community partners, the Niagara Falls Housing Authority, Sustainable Earth Solutions and Niagara Falls Weed and Seed, to implement a GreenRoots Leadership Development Program aimed at building a youth and adult sustainable resident leadership base in Niagara Falls to help reduce existing demographic disparities.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2010 03:00 pm
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Tue, Dec 14th 2010 02:00 pm
Nothing brings out the holidays like the smell of freshly prepared cookies or baked pastries - and nothing makes a festive get-together shine like a zesty dip or savory sauce.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2010 02:00 pm
NBC's popular series "The Biggest Loser" launches season 11 on Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011 (8 p.m. ET). This time, there will be two new trainers and an engaging new twist that will change the game completely for the 11 teams of two coming to the "Biggest Loser" ranch hoping to transform their bodies, their health and their lives.
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Tue, Dec 14th 2010 02:00 pm
Local Girl Scout Troop 951 is busy preparing costumes for the "Flames Through Lewiston" event to be held on Saturday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. on Center Street in Lewiston.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 03:34 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Nov. 29, to Sunday, Dec. 5, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 88 calls were answered by LPD during this period.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 03:32 pm
The following activity occurred Wednesday, Nov. 17, to Friday, Dec. 3, as reported by the Youngstown PD.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 03:31 pm
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 03:00 pm
" 'Tis the season to be cheerful and jolly.' Unfortunately it is also the season for criminals to try and take advantage of you. In these economic times crime has risen everywhere but by being a step ahead, we can avoid this nuisance," says Lewiston Police Chief Chris Salada.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 03:00 pm
The Newfane American Legion Post No. 873 is currently seeking nominations for the Lester Oakes Memorial Award. The award will be presented to an outstanding adult and youth who are from the Newfane community.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 02:55 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center will conduct a flu shot clinic for adults 18 and older from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, in the hospital's auditorium, 621 10th St., Niagara Falls.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 02:00 pm
If you are a licensed cosmetologist who wants to help women who have been touched by cancer, take action and volunteer. The American Cancer Society is seeking cosmetologists who are willing to be trained in Look Good ... Feel Better, a community-based, free national service that teaches female cancer patients beauty techniques to help enhance their appearance and self-image during treatments.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 02:00 pm
VA Western New York Healthcare System is seeking Volunteers for Batavia and Buffalo sites.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 02:00 pm
The Cancer Services Program of Niagara County is offering a special incentive to those who get their cancer screening during the holiday season. A $10 Budwey's gift card will be given to those who complete their breast, cervical and/or colorectal cancer screening through the county's Department of Health Cancer Services Program.
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Mon, Dec 13th 2010 02:00 pm
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 05:00 pm
On screen, there's not much "Roswell" and "Bones" star Brendan Fehr hasn't overcome. As an alien on the former, and a military man on the latter, he's faced danger on both global and universal scales. Naturally, then, Fehr was the perfect choice to topline Syfy's holiday feature "Ice Quake."
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 03:10 pm
The 265 pre-K through fifth grade students at W.H. Stevenson Elementary School in Ransomville recently had the unique opportunity of throwing pies at their principal as their reward for exceeding reading goals during this fall's Parents As Reading Partners program.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 03:10 pm
Niagara University's recreation department is now accepting registrations for its Winter Wonderland Youth Camp, which will be held Dec. 27 to 31 at the university's Kiernan Center.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 03:00 pm
Customers looking to pick up some holiday baked goods on Saturday, Dec. 4, at Mangia Cafe & Bakery in Lewiston were treated to a few hours of Christmas caroling, courtesy of six Niagara University theater majors. Niagara's University's radio station, WNIA, was also on hand, broadcasting live from the café.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 03:00 pm
The Youngstown Business and Professional Association has been named the recipient of a $3,000 check from the William G. Mayne Jr. Business and Community Enhancement Program. The program is designed to offer cash grants to business organizations in Niagara County through contributions from the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission for the purposes of enhancing and assisting with their plans for brick and mortar improvements in their communities as well as marketing and promotional materials.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 03:00 pm
Despite the inclement weather, Newfane's Holiday Light Up festival was an enjoyable one on Dec. 3.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 02:00 pm
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, NY-28, co-chair of the Congressional Arts Caucus, has announced $175,000 in federal funds will go to groups in Western New York to directly support the work of writers, musicians, dancers and artists.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 02:00 pm
Macri's Italian Grille welcomes children and families to have lunch with Santa and Mrs. Claus on Sunday, Dec. 12 and 19, and Saturday, Dec. 18.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 02:00 pm
Lee Simonson calls it Lewiston's most important day. Yet, not everyone knows just what happened on Dec. 19, 1813.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 01:00 pm
The Ransomville Community Services Food Pantry opened for business on Dec. 2. Operated by the Ransomville Community Services Advisory Board, under the direction of members the Rev. W. T. Lowery Jr., Mary Martinez, Deborah Parker, Joanne Whitney and Anthony Collard, the pantry is located at Ransomville Free Methodist Church, 3924 Ransomville Road.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 01:00 pm
At the tail end of Monday's Village of Lewiston Board meeting, after trustees returned from executive session, a motion was passed extending the deadline for an Article 78 lawsuit to be filed. This action provides Lewiston businessman Jerry Williams an additional 90 days to take legal action contesting variances passed Nov. 17 by the village's Zoning Board of Appeals on behalf of Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours.
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Sat, Dec 11th 2010 09:00 am
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Fri, Dec 10th 2010 05:00 pm
Do you believe in heroes? If so, The CW's hit series "Smallville" (Fridays, 8 p.m. ET/PT) wants to hear from you. Fans of "Smallville," from Warner Bros. Television, will have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to appear in an upcoming episode of the 10th and final season via the "Smallville:" Believe in Heroes Challenge, a 10-day promotion running from Friday, Dec. 10 through Monday, Dec. 20, on CWTV.com.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2010 04:55 pm
Kathleen M. "Marge" Darby, 86, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Dec. 3, 2010. She was born in Niagara Falls and lived on Grand Island.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2010 04:00 pm
Lester H. Herrmann, a Grand Island resident, entered into rest on Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010.
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Fri, Dec 10th 2010 02:00 pm
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick jokingly asked the Grand Island Town Board Monday to pass a resolution to get Councilman Dick Crawford to back off on his efforts to have the legislature restore funding for libraries.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 04:00 pm
It's hard not to root for Adell Hoover-Wizner.
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Thu, Dec 9th 2010 03:00 pm
Tired of dealing with shopping, decorating and shoveling snow? Need a little Christmas caroling, laughter and memories? Cure the bah-humbugs at Stella Niagara in Lewiston this weekend with Theatre in the Mist's production of "Home for the Holidays."
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