Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:20 pm
Father's Day found my wife and me on a car cruise to Olcott, and when we came over the Eighteen Mile Creek bridge and turned north, down the main drag into town we saw this little hamlet in the Town of Newfane bustling with people.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:20 pm
The following incidents occurred from June 11 to 17, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 30 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has responded to 634 calls so far this year.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:20 pm
A vessel safety check, a complementary safety inspection of a recreational boat conducted by a trained and certified U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary or U.S. Power Squadron vessel examiner, ensures vessels meet federal safety standards.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:15 pm
KeyBank Foundation, and KeyBank of Grand Island presented the Miracle League of Grand Island and Western New York $10,000.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:15 pm
Sunday's Father's Day Lawn Mower Races on West River raised thousands of dollars for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:10 pm
The Kaegebein PTA recently recognized two of its members with the PTA Honorary Lifetime Membership award, Mary Haggerty and Tracy Melisz. In addition, Kathy Chadwick, pictured, was the recipient of the PTA Distinguished Service Award.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:05 pm
An antique/collectibles show and flea market will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, on the grounds of Historic Holy Trinity Church at 1419 Falls St., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:05 pm
Coffee House at the Unitarian Church in Niagara Falls was a major teen hangout and folk music spot during the Vietnam War years. "Peace, love and music" relives those days with a reunion of former local flower children at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 23, at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 639 Main St., Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:00 pm
On a perfect night in Lewiston under a sunset sky, Ziggy Marley took the Artpark stage, wearing Levi's and a white T-shirt with his signature dreadlocks down below his knees. As he plugged in his favorite guitar, the nine-piece band began to play with true Reggae bliss.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:00 pm
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:00 pm
Edward Town Middle School students in John Mikulski's eighth grade class have been sharpening their writing skills this year by submitting school-related articles to the Tribune.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:00 pm
The Wheatfield Farmers Market now is open from 3 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays in the parking lot outside Town Hall.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:00 pm
In 1928, the City of Niagara Falls invested $70,000 to establish the Niagara Falls International Airport. Its 150 acres was used for private, single-engine planes.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:00 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield School District's second attempt to get a budget passed for 2012-13 on Tuesday was a success as voters passed the revised $60.5 million budget.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 05:00 pm
The condition of abandoned trailers in Sabre Park has prompted the Town of Niagara Town Board to update town code for emergency demolition procedures.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 04:50 pm
Colonial Village Elementary School in Wheatfield celebrated Flag Day in grand style.
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Fri, Jun 22nd 2012 09:00 am
The Start of Summer Street Dance in Youngstown Thursday saw a large crowd come out to eat, drink, dance, play with beach balls and visit with friends on a warm summer evening.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2012 03:50 pm
It's no coincidence Foreigner is touring in support of its three-disc "Feels Like The First Time" collection. The work's title is a worthy description of where the band is at in 2012.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2012 10:15 am
The New York State Senate passed legislation Thursday, sponsored by State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-north Buffalo, which will provide an asbestos removal tax credit to encourage the cleanup of old, unsafe properties, and spur investment throughout the state.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2012 10:15 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, joined fellow lawmakers Wednesday in the Assembly to pass legislation to have a health impact assessment conducted concerning the effects of horizontal gas drilling and high-volume hydraulic fracturing.
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Thu, Jun 21st 2012 10:15 am
With summer officially here, and temperatures already rising, so will home energy usage in most households throughout the region. Whether you are spending the days beach bumming, hiking with friends, visiting out-of-town relatives, or just staying at home, there are many ways to beat the heat without putting a dent in your wallet or sacrificing comfort.
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Wed, Jun 20th 2012 02:45 pm
Carmen A. Granto of Niagara Falls has been elected chairman of the board of trustees of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center. Granto, the retired superintendent of schools of the Niagara Falls School District, replaces Sr. Margaret Tuley, DC, who has served as board chair since 2003.
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Wed, Jun 20th 2012 01:00 pm
Foreigner headlines the June 26 "Tuesday in the Park" concert series at Artpark, and Niagara Frontier Publications is giving you a chance to meet the band.
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Wed, Jun 20th 2012 09:10 am
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is pleased to team up once again with Independent Health to offer "Fitness in the Parks." This free, 10-week community exercise program allows participants to still enjoy the great Buffalo weather without having to skip their workout.
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Wed, Jun 20th 2012 09:05 am
In Niagara County, county lawmakers see very little ambiguity in the words of the Second Amendment. And that's a view that crosses party lines.
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Wed, Jun 20th 2012 09:05 am
The New York State Senate overwhelmingly passed legislation Tuesday co-sponsored by State Sen. George Maziarz (R-C-Newfane) that would prohibit the use of public assistance benefits to purchase alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, lottery tickets or adult services.
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Wed, Jun 20th 2012 09:00 am
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center and The Dale Association have been selected to join a consortium of Western New York hospitals and community-based organizations leading a pioneering effort to improve the quality of care for patients being discharged from the hospital.
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Wed, Jun 20th 2012 09:00 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, expressed disappointment Tuesday at the passage of A.1157-B, which requires microstamping of certain firearms sold in New York state. Ceretto noted the legislation is costly to implement and will cost the state jobs, as firearm manufacturers will move operations to other states and is ineffective at preventing firearm-related crimes.
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Tue, Jun 19th 2012 09:55 pm
Starting next month, the Village of Lewiston Board of Trustees will have two new members. Democrat Dennis Brochey (197 votes) and Republican Nick Conde (129 votes) bested incumbents Ernie Krell (Republican, 79 votes) and Therese Mudd (Democrat, 74 votes) in Tuesday's election.
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Tue, Jun 19th 2012 05:00 pm
On Tuesday, just hours before the first "Tuesday in the Park" concert at Artpark, a public parking dispute was quietly resolved. Artpark & Company board of directors Chairman Chris Brown and Village of Lewiston Mayor Terry Collesano met and ironed out an agreement wherein the $5 charged to concertgoers parked on the Portage Road plateau will be evenly split between the two sides.
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Tue, Jun 19th 2012 04:55 pm
The Village of Lewiston is pulling out all the stops for the "Road Bros" visit on Wednesday. The village's Department of Public Works is pictured Tuesday hanging a sign at Eighth and Center streets welcoming "Best for Food" judges Mike Shubic and Brian Cox.
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Tue, Jun 19th 2012 04:50 pm
The Village of Lewiston election is today. Incumbent trustees Ernie Krell (Republican) and Therese Mudd (Democrat) are running for re-election. Others running for the two-year board seats are Nick Conde (Republican) and Dennis Brochey (Democrat).
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Tue, Jun 19th 2012 04:45 pm
TV icon Regis Philbin will celebrate the nation's 236th birthday as host of the "Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular" on NBC. The special features an all-star lineup of performances, including chart-topping superstars Katy Perry and Kenny Chesney.
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Tue, Jun 19th 2012 04:40 pm
The Rapids Theatre and SGC HomeTown Hero's Fund present "Redneck Friends of Our Military Tour" on June 22. Net proceeds will benefit the Samaritan Counseling Center.
"The Redneck Friends of Our Military Tour" comes to The Rapids Theatre in support of the Samaritan Counseling Centers of Western New York. The centers offer full counseling and have now designed special programs to benefit active and retired military families with PTSD and grief counseling.
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Tue, Jun 19th 2012 04:40 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, and his Assembly colleagues voted Monday to protect New Yorkers' personal information from overzealous employers. Assembly Bill 9654 passed with overwhelming support to ensure that personal information on electronic devices stays personal.
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Tue, Jun 19th 2012 04:40 pm
State Sen. Mark Grisanti, R-60th, announced Tuesday that the Senate has passed his bill, S.7677, which requires cities or other employers of firefighters to identify if a firefighter will be exposed to entrapment's at higher levels, identify if those firefighters will be exposed to fire, and determine the appropriate escape system.
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Tue, Jun 19th 2012 04:35 pm
Niagara University's Institute of Applied Learning, an arm of its College of Education, is offering a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) Camp for girls in grades 7 to 9. The camp runs Aug. 13 to 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.
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Tue, Jun 19th 2012 04:35 pm
Morrissey, the legendary lead singer of The Smiths, performs at The Rapids Theatre on Friday, Oct. 19.
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Tue, Jun 19th 2012 04:25 pm
The Rapids Theatre and 103.3 The Edge present Black Label Society with special guests Pop Evil and Heart Set Self Destruct on Sunday, Oct. 21. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the 7:30 p.m., all-ages show.
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Tue, Jun 19th 2012 07:00 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, stepped up Monday for local Niagara residents by sponsoring Assembly bill 10576, which ensures the residents of Cambria will have access to the most qualified building inspector. The measure also puts the focus on empowering local communities and producing solutions tailored to local needs.
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