Fri, Oct 14th 2011 12:00 pm
Fall is in the air. It's time to taste the sixth annual Winetique Festival on Sunday, Oct. 16, in Sanborn.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2011 07:00 am
Volunteers are needed to wrap gifts at the Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara Foundation's Gift Wrap Booth.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2011 07:00 am
Ladies, this one's for you.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2011 07:00 am
A healing Mass in honor of St. Peregrine, the patron saint of cancer, will take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Good Shepherd Parish Pendleton Site, 5441 Tonawanda Creek Road, North Tonawanda.
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Fri, Oct 14th 2011 07:00 am
Holy Ghost Lutheran School will host a Chiavetta's chicken barbecue starting at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, at the Bergholz Firehall, 2470 Niagara Road, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 03:35 pm
The following is a sampling of calls received by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office from Wheatfield and the Town of Niagara.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 03:25 pm
Niagara-Wheatfield High School will present the play "Did Someone Say, Murder?" by David J. LeMaster at 7 p.m. Oct. 20, 21 and 22. Directed by English teacher Tammy Dobe, it is a murder-mystery comedy involving 25 students who will be acting, assistant directing and helping out backstage.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 02:55 pm
Work continues on the Niagara County Water District transmission main project along Lockport Road, Mapleton Road and Shawnee Road. As part of this work, an existing culvert will be replaced, requiring the closure of a section of Lockport Road in Wheatfield starting Monday, Oct. 17.
The location of the culvert is on Lockport Road between Nash Road and the Eagle Chase subdivision. Only local traffic will be accommodated along Lockport Road between Ward and Shawnee roads. The closing of this section of the road should last about one week.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 02:55 pm
DeGraff Memorial Hospital will host a free breast cancer screening event in collaboration with the Niagara County Cancer Services Program to promote National Breast Cancer Awareness Month from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 15.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 02:45 pm
Barbara Lange has announced her candidacy for councilwoman on the Wheatfield Town Board.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 02:45 pm
NFMMC working to prevent transmission of hepatitis B virus.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 02:40 pm
The Niagara River Greenway Host Communities Standing Committee on Oct. 4 approved $6.1 million for improvements to the Niagara-Wheatfield High School campus, including a new nature trail.
The project is part of an $11 million capital improvement bond issue approved by school district voters last fall under the stipulation that the $6 million portion of the project would not go forward unless Greenway funds were approved.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 02:35 pm
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter, ranking member of the House Rules Committee, on Tuesday spoke on the House floor in opposition to three so-called "free trade" agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 02:30 pm
A reduction in the highway tax of $20.78, or 3.4 percent, for the typical homeowner assessed at $125,000 is part of Wheatfield Supervisor Bob Cliffe's tentative $11.899 million budget for 2012.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 01:25 pm
The WNY Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is a volunteer-driven organization currently recruiting volunteers to serve on a committee to advance Komen's mission to save lives and end breast cancer forever. Those interested are invited to attend one of two volunteer forums, which will be held in the next few weeks.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 01:15 pm
Steve Braddock admits it's a good thing that he's fond of puzzles. As Niagara University's new director of theater, he'll be responsible for ensuring that the classical and contemporary performances he selects are compatible with and challenging to his students. Braddock will also have to make sure that the quality of the shows live up to the expectations of the university's loyal theater audience and appeal to a wider demographic.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 01:15 pm
The Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce hosts a networking event tonight, from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m., at the Hard Rock Café, Niagara Falls USA, 333 Prospect St.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 01:10 pm
The Niagara County Clerk warned county residents about a new email scam preying on county residents after being notified about fraudulent emails purporting to be from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Thu, Oct 13th 2011 01:00 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, sent a letter Wednesday to Kenneth Adams, president and CEO of Empire State Development.
Ceretto questioned the economic development corporation for using $700,000 in taxpayer money to lure Unifrax away from Niagara Falls and help them expand operations in Erie County's Town of Tonawanda.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 01:30 pm
Olin Corporation submits application for proposed $20 million project in Niagara Falls; combined projects would create 74 new jobs The Niagara County Industrial Development Agency board of directors today accepted applications for assistance from Olin Corporation, Gateway Harbor Inn, Frank's Vacuum Truck Services Inc., Mawhiney Trucking Inc. and Taylor Devices for economic development projects in Niagara County. When combined, these projects total $30 million and would create 74 new jobs, while retaining 328 current positions in the county.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 01:25 pm
Niagara County customers purchased 2,353 "Opportunities Unlimited Donuts" in August during a special promotion created by the Niagara County-area Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop restaurant owners. At the Tim Hortons Cafe & Bake Shop located at 8500 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, restaurant owner Bob Burns presented a check for $2,000 to Connie S. Brown, executive director of Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 01:15 pm
Halloween is just around the corner. Bring home a fresh pumpkin filled with dried and fresh flowers you make during a hands-on seminar held by the Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, 2510 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield (between Sy and Witmer Roads).
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 01:15 pm
Niagara University is joining more than 100 colleges and universities across the U.S. to honor the 6,200-plus American servicemen and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq and Afghanistan since the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 01:10 pm
During Tuesday night's meeting of a key committee, members of the Niagara County Legislature's majority caucus announced a move to cut health benefits for lawmakers sworn in this coming January and require former lawmakers that received lifetime health care under old rules to pay a portion of their health care costs.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 01:00 pm
Niagara University is now accepting reservations for this fall's edition of its highly popular "Student Chef Series," which showcases the culinary skills of student managers in the university's College of Hospitality and Tourism Management.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 12:00 pm
National recording artist and Grand Island native Stacy Clark is bringing her Hard Rock tour to town. The singer/songwriter will perform at the Niagara Falls restaurant on Thursday, Oct. 13.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 12:00 pm
From Nov. 10 to 20, fly balls, fielding and Faust will take center stage as NU Theatre presents the Tony-winning musical "Damn Yankees," with music and lyrics by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 12:00 pm
The Center for the Arts, University at Buffalo, will present Ray Davies on Sunday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m. in the Mainstage Theatre, located on the North Campus.
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 11:35 am
What do the WWE's John Cena, baseball's Wade Boggs, Tears For Fears singer Curt Smith and actors Sheryl Lee and Kristy Swanson all have in common?
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Wed, Oct 12th 2011 11:30 am
Our long drought is over: "Psych" is back.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 05:15 pm
With the persistent weakness of the national economy, county leaders are taking steps to help local job seekers find employment by hosting a job fair Wednesday.
Niagara County's Fall Job Fair will be held Wednesday, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Antonio's Banquet and Conference Center, 7708 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls. There is no cost for job seekers.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 02:30 pm
Tawse in Vineland has been named Canada's 2011 Winery of the Year.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 02:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto has been welcomed as a member of the Farm Bureau's "Circle of Friends" for his support of New York state farmers during the 2011 Legislative Session. The award is given annually to state legislators who demonstrate strong support and diligent work on behalf of the agricultural community in New York.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 02:00 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston hosts its second annual "Pooch Parade" and blessing of the animals on Saturday, Oct. 15.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 10:40 am
Old Fort Niagara's centuries-old buildings offer more than a few ghost stories, from the headless ghost that reputedly haunts the 1726 French Castle to unexplained shadows, slamming doors, and eerie orbs. Area residents will have an opportunity to experience the fort's mysterious past during "The Haunted Fortress," set for Saturday nights, Oct. 22 and 29.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 10:35 am
NBC builds two nights of Halloween-themed programming as the final season debut of "Chuck" (Fridays, 8 p.m.) and the series premiere of new drama "Grimm" (Fridays, 9 p.m.) will begin on Friday, Oct. 28.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 10:30 am
Popular recording artist Nick Jonas ("Jonas") and two-time Tony-winner Bernadette Peters ("Gypsy") will guest star in NBC's new musical drama "Smash," which will air on Mondays at 10 p.m. beginning Feb. 6, 2012. Both actors will sing in the respective episodes in which they appear.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 10:25 am
Nursing is back in a big way at Niagara University.
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Tue, Oct 11th 2011 06:55 am
On Saturday evening Oct. 1, a group of veterans gathered at Dave's Last Chance Saloon on Saunders Settlement Road in Lewiston for a meet and greet. They are members of the Niagara University Student Veterans Association, which formed in 2010.
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Mon, Oct 10th 2011 04:00 pm
On Saturday morning, Sept. 24, three friends took time out of their busy lives to volunteer for the Riverkeepers Cleanup event that took place around Western New York.
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