Wed, Feb 15th 2012 08:40 am
For the seventh consecutive year, IHOP restaurants nationwide will offer each guest a free short stack of its famous buttermilk pancakes on National Pancake Day in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2012 07:00 am
WHAT: In order to showcase the newly remodeled "Wellness Stores," which feature expanded pharmacy services and an enhanced selection of wellness products, the Rite Aid store listed below will offer free health screenings, beauty demonstrations and product samples this Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2012 07:00 am
Facing a cancer diagnosis is difficult enough; worrying about how to get to weekly or daily doctor's appointments shouldn't be a concern. "Road to Recovery" is an American Cancer Society service program that provides transportation for cancer patients to their cancer life-saving treatments and home again.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2012 07:00 am
Technologists Debbie Perkins (left) and Cori Cosgrove prepare a new digital mammography system for use at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's Summit Healthplex outpatient facility in Wheatfield.
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Wed, Feb 15th 2012 06:55 am
The Niagara County Genealogical Society will host the program "Buffalo and Erie County Public Library Grosvenor Room" at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, at 215 Niagara St., Lockport.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 04:30 pm
Seneca Casinos has filled out its spring entertainment lineup prior to the start of its exciting "Summer Rush" concert series.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 02:40 pm
Wine on Third continues "Third Thursdays on Third" with an artist reception for Matt Conroy. The local artist's work begins a month-long show and sale at Wine On Third on Thursday, Feb. 15. An opening reception is scheduled for 6 to 9 p.m. that night.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 01:35 pm
Shawn and Gus are back. Catch a preview of the second half of the new season.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 09:30 am
Robin Roberts, Tim Gunn, Louise Roe, Jess Cagle and Nina Garcia set to host ABC's "Oscars Red Carpet Live" on Oscar Sunday.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 09:25 am
Old Fort Niagara will host "Tavern Night," an evening of 18th century-style entertainment, live music and period refreshments on Saturdays, March 3 and 10, from 7 to 10 p.m.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 09:10 am
A special edition of "20/20," "One Moment in Time: The Life of Whitney Houston," will take an in-depth look at the voice of the century -- from her record-setting achievements and musical legacy to her rocky personal life and battle with addiction. It will also include Diane Sawyer's groundbreaking interview done exactly 10 years ago, as well as the latest developments about the superstar's final days.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 09:00 am
National Grid grant to evaluate site cleanup, shovel-ready status
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 09:00 am
The Mount St. Mary's Foundation has announced its officers for 2012. Serving as chairman is Charles I. Lytle II, regional sales manager of The Guardian; vice chairman is Alan R. Elia, Jr., vice president of Sevenson Environmental Services; treasurer is Christopher M. Leardini, vice president/controller/treasurer of HealthNow New York Inc.; and the secretary is Jennifer J. Smith, executive sales representative at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Lynn W. Catalano serves as the executive director.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 09:00 am
The president of The United States Martial Arts Hall of Fame and chief instructor of The International Krav Maga Association will visit Wheatfield to give a one-time seminar in the art of krav maga.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 09:00 am
On Saturday, Feb. 25, Brennan's Irish Pub will be the site of an eight-ball competition to benefit the Youngstown Free Library. The event begins at 4 p.m. at 418 Main St.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 08:55 am
Registration is now under way for the popular summer camps for children and teens offered each summer by Artpark & Company.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 08:50 am
Assemblyman John Ceretto is teaming up with local schools to help make this Valentine's Day a memorable one for area seniors.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 08:45 am
With the help of CBS.com, GRAMMY.com and the Grammy Live app for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch, The 54th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday set a new social TV record with more than 13 million social media comments, topping the recent record set by the 2012 Super Bowl last week and 25 times bigger than 2011.
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Tue, Feb 14th 2012 08:45 am
Statement by Doug Curella, chief of staff to State Sen. Mark Grisanti.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2012 07:00 am
State Sen. Mark Grisanti released this statement after an altercation Friday at the Seneca Niagara Casino.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2012 07:00 am
For six years, Mara Palermo has owned and operated her own salon, D'Amore, from the second floor of 705 Center St.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara University Family Business Center hosted "Health Care Reform - Regulatory Timeline" as part of its monthly breakfast forum. The next breakfast meeting is set for 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2012 05:00 am
The Village of Youngstown will host a New York state DMV-approved six-hour driving class for point and insurance reduction on Saturday, Feb. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Red Brick School village center, 240 Lockport St.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2012 05:00 am
Niagara Frontier Bible Church presents the movie "Courageous" on screen, Sunday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m., at the church, 5287 Bronson Drive in Lewiston. The showing is free and open to the public and all are welcome.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2012 05:00 am
The third annual Cabin Fever Ceilidh fundraiser for the MacKenzie Highlanders Pipe Band will be held Saturday, Feb. 18, from 7 to 11 p.m. in the Frontier Volunteer Fire Co. firehall, 2176 Liberty Drive, Niagara Falls.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 07:00 pm
A total of 118 cars entered the 12th annual Hangover 150. Presented by Investor's Services, this year's event went off some six weeks after the first scheduled date of Jan. 1 thanks to a lack of winter weather. That was not the case on Saturday, as winter arrived with a vengeance - and 3 inches of fresh snow blanketed the grounds prior to the first green flag.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 01:35 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office reports its officers responded to 141 calls from Jan. 28 to 30. Below is a sampling of only those incidents the ECSO reported to the Island Dispatch.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 01:30 pm
Stephanie Senn signed on to play goalkeeper for the Kent State University women's soccer team next year, but if the Golden Flash need someone to play one of the other 10 positions, the Grand Island High School senior is ready.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 01:25 pm
A left-handed shot in the lane from Jordan Jelks gave the Grand Island boys basketball team its first Niagara Frontier League win Friday.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 01:25 pm
The Grand Island Parks and Recreation Department has announced the Winter Fest/Pond Hockey tournament originally scheduled for Feb. 18 and 19 has been postponed due to ground and ice conditions. Those who had an interest in the pond hockey event are asked to call the recreation office at 773-9680. The office will keep information for the planning of a future event.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 01:20 pm
The Grand Island Memorial Library has purchased a number of new juvenile and young adult paperbacks, necessitating the need for additional paperback racks.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 01:20 pm
The Grand Island Town Board honored Tim Winder of Boy Scout Troop 510 with a town proclamation on the occasion of his Eagle Scout court of honor, held Jan. 18.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 01:00 pm
The following incidents occurred from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 19 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 124 calls so far this year.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 11:00 am
Ontario Opposition Leader Tim Hudak stopped short of telling the Niagara Parks Commission to approve the proposed wirewalk over the Horseshoe Falls by daredevil Nik Wallenda. But Hudak did say he'd probably be in the audience with his 4-year-old daughter if it happens.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 07:00 am
The following activity occurred Monday, Jan. 30, to Sunday, Feb. 5, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 79 responses during this period.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 07:00 am
Rachel Novelli, director of the Lewiston/Grand Island Dance Centers has announced the following students as recipients of dance center scholarships.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 07:00 am
Stella Niagara Education Park announces the following have been named to its high honor and honor rolls for the second quarter of the 2011-12 academic year.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara County Sheriff James R. Voutour has announced that applications are now available for the third annual Thomas A. Beilein Scholarship award, intended for high school seniors residing in Niagara County who will seek a career in criminal justice/law enforcement.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 07:00 am
Look for more discussion of interest on the future of the Interim Waste Containment Structure at the Lake Ontario Ordnance Works Community Action Council meeting, Wednesday, Feb. 15, on the Lewiston-Porter campus.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 04:30 am
Center Street restaurant expands, adds menu items.
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