Tue, Mar 4th 2014 07:00 am
On Thursday, March 6, Niagara Frontier Publications will proudly celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Island Dispatch, one its four weekly community newspapers.
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2014 10:55 am
Is cabin fever setting in? One event sure to cure your winter doldrums is the Buffalo Geological Society's 46th annual Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show. The event takes place at the Grange Market Building on the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 22, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday March 23.
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2014 10:55 am
The Western New York State Nursery & Landscape Association - now known as Plant Western New York - has declared its annual garden and landscape show, Plantasia, as the "official sponsor of spring." Plantasia kicks off as spring arrives, March 20-23, at the Fairgrounds Event Center in Hamburg.
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2014 10:55 am
Congressman Brian Higgins, D-NY-26, is reporting progress on efforts to reclassify extremely addictive painkillers and address the increasing prescription drug abuse epidemic.
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2014 10:55 am
The Lewiston Senior Center recently held its annual soup cook-off contest. Fourteen seniors competed for prizes. The winners were Nikki Fuller, Janice McCaw, Shirley Meger, Marge Burnett and Darlene Norwich.
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2014 10:55 am
More than 270 local high school students will convene at Niagara University on March 4 to take part in workshops on business leadership and etiquette, and compete in a new stock market challenge that's based on real-world results.
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2014 10:20 am
One look at 40-something actor Reggie Lee's résumé, and you'd swear he was twice his age. With nearly 70 acting credits to his name, Lee is one of the hardest-working actors in Hollywood - and a favorite of some of the industry's top directors.
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2014 09:55 am
The biggest cheers this season on the new CW series "Star-Crossed" have come when Drake stands up for his friends and evens the score with some high school troublemakers.
Actor Greg Finley, who was once a real-life troublemaker, plays Drake.
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2014 09:50 am
Awards for outstanding film achievements of 2013 were presented "Oscar Sunday, March 2," at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center, and televised live on the ABC Television Network.
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2014 07:00 am
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Wednesday, March 5, from 2 to 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston, 505 Cayuga St., in the village, and on Tuesday, March 11, from 2 to 7 p.m. at Ransomville Baptist Church, 2578 Youngstown-Lockport Road, Ransomville.
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2014 07:00 am
St. John's Episcopal Church, Main and Chestnut streets in Youngstown, invites the community to observe Ash Wednesday with them this year.
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Mon, Mar 3rd 2014 07:00 am
The Niagara County Builders Association reports planning is underway for the 2014 Parade of Homes show, to take place on three weekends in May and June in Niagara and Erie counties. The show will open the weekend of May 24-25, and continue May 31-June 1 and June 7-8.
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Sat, Mar 1st 2014 07:50 pm
The Buffalo Sabres announced late Saturday Pat LaFontaine resigned his position with the team to resume his previous role with the National Hockey League.
"I would like to thank Pat for all he has done for the organization," said Buffalo Sabres owner Terry Pegula. "Pat joined us at a very difficult time and helped transition the organization down a new path. Tim Murray will continue as general manager and Craig Patrick will continue as a senior hockey adviser. As has been the case since I bought the team, we'll continue to do whatever is needed to rebuild the organization and keep it on path towards our ultimate goal of winning the Stanley Cup."
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Sat, Mar 1st 2014 02:10 pm
NBC's "The Voice" is the top-rated singing competition on television and well-liked by critics. But if there's one criticism the show gets before each cycle, it's that the show has yet to produce a mega star.
That could change this season thanks to "Voice" standouts Christina Grimmie and Bria Kelly.
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Sat, Mar 1st 2014 01:55 pm
We've seen four-coach chair turns on "The Voice," and we've seen all four coaches fight over singers. However, it wasn't until night two of the season six blind auditions that we actually saw coaches give up their chairs to a performer.
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Sat, Mar 1st 2014 07:00 am
It's cliché to say a restaurant has "something for everyone."
Unless that restaurant is Brio Pizzeria.
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Sat, Mar 1st 2014 07:00 am
Applications are available for the second annual $1,000 Friends of the Lewiston Library scholarship. To be eligible, high school seniors must live in the Lewiston-Porter School district and attend Lewiston-Porter or a private school.
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Sat, Mar 1st 2014 07:00 am
Despite some rumors to the contrary heard over the past week around Lewiston, the Lewiston Town Board acted in a spirit of cooperation and uniformity Monday when they moved to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of member Ernest Palmer. It was announced the Lewiston Town Clerk's office would be taking letters of interest and applications from town residents for the position up to March 5.
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Sat, Mar 1st 2014 07:00 am
Lewiston-Porter Superintendent of Schools Christopher R. Roser will retire at the end of the 2014-15 academic year.
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Sat, Mar 1st 2014 07:00 am
The Lewiston-Porter School District announces the kindergarten registration process for students entering school this fall will be getting underway in coming weeks.
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Sat, Mar 1st 2014 07:00 am
"Top Chef" competitor Fabio Viviani will team with "The Chew" co-host Mario Batali Wednesday to create their favorite breakfast dish. The program airs at 1 p.m. on ABC.
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Sat, Mar 1st 2014 07:00 am
On Monday, March 10, the Niagara-Wheatfield High School Business Department and Student Council are teaming up for the fifth biannual Buffalo Sabres Alumni vs. Faculty Basketball Game fundraiser, with Bald For Buck$ being held at halftime, plus a basket auction by the girls varsity softball team.
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Sat, Mar 1st 2014 06:55 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School will host "Super Bingo" Saturday, March 15, at the school, 520 66th St., Niagara Falls. Admission is $3. Doors will open at noon, and the cash prize games will begin at 2 p.m.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2014 07:40 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced the team acquired goaltender Jaroslav Halak, forwards Chris Stewart and William Carrier, a first-round pick in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft and another conditional draft pick from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for goaltender Ryan Miller and forward Steve Ott.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2014 06:20 pm
Brrr! Talk about timing.
The Lake Ontario shores are chocked with far-stretching ice fields, temperatures are in the single digits, and guess what's here? The 45th annual Olcott Lions Club Polar Bear Swim for Sight.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2014 06:05 pm
After receiving feedback from the community, Cornell Cooperative Extension-Niagara County has decided to extend the due date for the Niagara County Fair logo contest until Friday, March 7.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2014 06:00 pm
Angel to Apple Clothing & Shoe Boutique will host its biggest sale ever Saturday, March 1. From 11 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., shoppers can take 75 percent off select merchandise, including winter footwear, sweaters and purses. Additionally, all winter hats, gloves and scarves are priced at $4.99.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2014 05:50 pm
Pictured, event organizers, artist/designer Mary Grace Ohrum (left) of the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, and Celina M. Robinson of the Monarchs Dance Co. of Buffalo oversee a casting call of models Sunday at the Tri-Main Center in Buffalo.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2014 05:50 pm
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University's popular "Meet Me at the CAM" programs are back this spring with a diverse lineup of presentations. Sculptor Susan Geissler will open the season Wednesday, March 26.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2014 05:50 pm
The Buffalo Sabres have announced MSG will premiere a new episode of "Beyond Blue & Gold," an award-winning video series that takes fans behind the scenes of the Sabres organization, tonight, Friday, Feb. 28, at 10 p.m. The half-hour program will premiere directly after MSG's coverage of the Sabres' game against the San Jose Sharks.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2014 05:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins spoke out Friday against claims new aviation safety requirements have led to pilot shortages and flight cancellations.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2014 05:50 pm
Congressman Brian Higgins and his New York colleagues in Congress, congressmen Dan Maffei and José Serrano, wrote a letter to the Social Security Administration opposing the proposed closure of four New York Social Security field offices in Amherst, Bronx Hub, Kingston and Williamsburg.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2014 05:40 pm
On Friday, the Peace Bridge Authority approved a contract to begin phase two of a project to widen the approach to the Peace Bridge plaza in Buffalo.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2014 05:40 pm
The Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M. Institute for Civic Engagement will hold the second annual Poverty Conference at Niagara University from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, March 7.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2014 05:40 pm
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, was recently presented with the 2013 Industry Appreciation Award from the Buffalo Niagara Builders Association. The award was presented to Maziarz "in recognition of industry excellence."
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Fri, Feb 28th 2014 05:40 pm
In response to a challenging winter that has severely impacted blood donations across the Northeast, Dunkin' Donuts franchisees in Buffalo Thursday announced an extension of the annual "Give a Pint, Get a Pound" campaign by donating 250 pounds of coffee to the American Red Cross Blood Services - New York-Penn Region.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2014 05:40 pm
Kristen O'Connor was eliminated Thursday on "American Idol XIII" after she received the fewest of the 71 million votes cast Wednesday.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2014 05:40 pm
Air Force Reserve Col. Steven B. Parker will assume command of the 914th Airlift Wing from Col. Walter Gordon tomorrow, March 1, at 9 a.m.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2014 07:00 am
The newly revised sixth edition of the book "Tuscarora Heroes" has been published by the Historical Association of Lewiston and is now available at the Lewiston Museum; DiCamillo Bakery and the Orange Cat Coffee Co. in Lewiston; and the Book Corner in Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Feb 28th 2014 07:00 am
The Dale Association will offer free hearing screenings from noon to 2:30 p.m. March 12 and 26 at 33 Ontario St., Lockport. Schedule an appointment by calling 716-433-1886.
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