Fri, Jun 28th 2013 05:00 pm
The Friends of the Lewiston Public Library group is now seeking donations of used books, DVDs and videotapes for its annual book sale. Proceeds from the event will go to the Lewiston Public Library.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:20 pm
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:15 pm
The annual Father's Day Lawn Mower Race on the Island's West River took place over the weekend to raise money for the Grand Island Relay For Life in its ongoing support of the American Cancer Society.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:15 pm
Last week signaled the end of the 2012-13 school year at Grand Island schools and featured ceremonies and events marking the occasion. Graduation week culminated with a commencement ceremony for the Grand Island Class of 2013 at Artpark in the Village of Lewiston.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:10 pm
Two coaches at Grand Island High School were among those honored at the 76th annual Niagara Frontier League banquet held at the Tonawanda Castle.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:05 pm
Papa and Mama Root of Grand Island will play oldies rock and roll before local minor league baseball games.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:00 pm
A student rally at St. Stephen School was held recently to honor Donna Ende as she retires as principal of St. Stephen School. The students, parents, and staff at St. Stephen School are thanking Ende for 12 years of service as the school's beloved principal.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:00 pm
Students from the Grand Island Dance Center entertained at Artpark's Fairy House Festival earlier this month.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:00 pm
The Grand Island Lions Club met in the Niagara Room of the Holiday Inn Grand Island to hold its installation of officers and directors for the year.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 04:00 pm
The monthly meeting of the Niagara Frontier Corvair Club took place at Adrian's. There were eight vintage Corvairs on display among many other muscle and collectable cars all enjoying the monthly cruise night at Adrian's. The great weather and food socializing with other car guys made it a very enjoyable evening.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:55 pm
Claudia O'Neil, left, and Dorothy Garcia prepare for a meat raffle at the Sandy Beach Yacht Club's Father's Day dinner, which was held on Friday, June 14.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:55 pm
Grand Island High School held is senior prom at Salvatore's Italian Gardens, and the theme was "Masquerade.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:40 pm
At the last meeting of the Grand Island American Legion Post No. 1346, the new officers for 2013-14 were installed.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:40 pm
The Grand Island Central School District has been named to the honor roll of districts in the annual academic rankings by Business First.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:40 pm
Christopher Simpson, adviser of the Venture Yearbook at the high school, has announced that his staff has completed fundraising activities and continued its long tradition of giving back to the community
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:40 pm
The Golden Age Center Travel Club continues to plan more day trips.
On Monday, July 15, there is a trip planned to visit Valvo's Candy Factory, participate in a cookie taste contest at Petrie's Baking Product, enjoy lunch at the elegant White House Inn and do a little wine tasting at Merrit Estate Winery. All this and more included for $90.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:40 pm
The following incidents occurred from June 10 to 16, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 35 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 611 calls so far this year.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:40 pm
The students at St. Stephen School performed their Spring Concert in the parish church.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:40 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office responded to 511 calls from May 25 to June 14. Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents on Grand Island.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:35 pm
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick has called on the Environmental Protection Agency and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to conduct soil tests in areas near the Tonawanda Coke plant. Tonawanda Coke was recently found guilty of polluting the air and now focus has turned to what impact the facility's operations has had on the soil.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 03:00 pm
Twenty-three children from Niagara County are attending the New York State Sheriffs' Association Institute's 2013 Summer Camp. Eleven young people from Niagara County left last Sunday for the camp. A second group of 12 young campers will be heading to camp this Sunday, June 30.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 02:55 pm
The Rotary Club of Niagara County Central met at the Olympia Restaurant on Niagara Falls Boulevard this week to review plans for Olde Sanborn Days.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 02:55 pm
Get a head start on the Fourth of July celebration with free entertainment and fireworks on Monday, July 1, at Town of Niagara's Veterans Park on Lockport Road, across from Town Hall.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 02:45 pm
On Friday, June 14, eighth graders at St. John Lutheran School took their last steps as middle schoolers.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 02:45 pm
Summer has arrived in Western New York with plenty of heat and humidity.
Senior citizens should take special care this time of year as the risk for heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion, increases with age, according to the National Institute on Aging.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 02:45 pm
The Wheatfield Town Board, after a relatively quiet meeting on Monday went into executive session to discuss personnel matters involving the planned Article 75 hearing affecting its Recreation Department.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 02:45 pm
The list of graduated seniors from Niagara-Wheatfield High School.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 08:10 am
The New York State Center for Assisted Living has announced the state of New York resolution proclaiming Sept. 8-14 as Assisted Living Week, in conjunction with National Assisted Living Week.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 08:10 am
Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier announced late Thursday the team signed defenseman Mike Weber to a multi-year contract extension.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 08:10 am
The House Small Business Subcommittee on Health and Technology, under the chairmanship of Congressman Chris Collins, held a hearing to highlight the contributions of mobile applications entrepreneurs to economic growth and improved health care.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 08:00 am
At a recent board of directors meeting, Whitney Mallam, president of the Oakwood Cemetery Association, announced the 2013 board of directors.
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Fri, Jun 28th 2013 08:00 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School announces Alumni Weekend for St. Mary's, Bishop Duffy, Madonna and Niagara Catholic high schools will take place July 19-22. Numerous activities are planned for the weekend, including a donor appreciation social on Friday, July 19, at 7 p.m. at the high school, 520 66th St., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Jun 27th 2013 04:30 pm
Actor Johnny Depp likes movie roles that are a bit dangerous and include the risk of failure, he tells Lee Cowan in an interview for this weekend's "CBS Sunday Morning with Charles Osgood," to be broadcast June 30 (9 a.m.) on the CBS Television Network.
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Thu, Jun 27th 2013 04:00 pm
Adam Duritz and Counting Crows have recorded nine Top 10 singles. When the band performs Friday in Buffalo, fans can expect to hear all of them. ... Or none of them.
Frankly, we don't know what you'll hear from Counting Crows. ... And neither does the band, for that matter.
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Thu, Jun 27th 2013 01:40 pm
Beginning July 1, WBFO-FM 88.7 will be making changes to its programming lineup.
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Thu, Jun 27th 2013 01:30 pm
I have this theory I call the "Disney World theory." That's when your favorite thing is the last thing you did. When you just get off Space Mountain that's your favorite ride until you get off of the Rock and the Rollercoaster and that becomes your favorite ride.
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Thu, Jun 27th 2013 01:15 pm
Thirteen-year-old Jackie Evancho will perform for one night only at Artpark's Mainstage Theater on Friday, June 28, at 8 p.m. Tickets for the performance are available at www.artpark.net.
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Thu, Jun 27th 2013 12:45 pm
Responding to the growth of media attention about the changing landscape of Catholic schools, deans of schools of education at 19 major Catholic universities called for a greater role in supporting and sustaining a seamless Catholic education last week at a historic meeting in New York City hosted by Dr. Jerrold Ross, dean of The School of Education at St. John's University.
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Thu, Jun 27th 2013 12:20 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto met Wednesday with Gov. Andrew Cuomo to finalize an agreement to end the dispute surrounding the Peace Bridge. As a result, significant economic improvements to the Peace Bridge on the American side will be made and the Buffalo and Fort Erie Public Bridge Authority will not be dissolved. The agreement will be ratified on Friday.
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Thu, Jun 27th 2013 12:00 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents The Glenn Miller Orchestra on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 7:30 p.m. for one performance only.
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