Sat, Jan 14th 2012 07:00 am
The annual Twelfth Night Ball fundraiser at Old Fort Niagara was another grand evening of high fashion, dancing and merrymaking.
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Sat, Jan 14th 2012 06:40 am
For 2 million-plus college applicants, how to pay for college is always top-of-mind, particularly during today's tough economic times. Competition for much-coveted financial aid remains as fierce as the college admissions process itself, so it's imperative that applicants and their parents know fact from fiction. Below are three common myths about the college financial process, followed by advice for students and their parents.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 06:50 pm
Hosted by celebrity chefs Mario Batali, Michael Symon and Carla Hall, entertaining and style expert Clinton Kelly and health and wellness enthusiast Daphne Oz, "The Chew" invites viewers into its kitchen weekday afternoons to dish about everything from easy entertaining to making meals on a budget, while celebrating and exploring through food.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 06:45 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Jan. 2, to Sunday, Jan. 8, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD logged a total of 70 calls during this period.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 06:35 pm
The Jan. 7 issue of the Sentinel had an announcement from the Town of Porter Republicans concerning the formation of the Town of Porter/Village of Youngstown Republican Party.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 06:35 pm
The Lake Ontario Ordnance Works Community Action Council invites area residents to its next session, Wednesday, Jan. 18, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Alumni Room of the Community Resource Center on the Lew-Port Creek Road campus.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 06:30 pm
In conjunction with the season three premiere of "Undercover Boss" this Sunday, CBS launched the "Undercover Boss Employee Bonus Contest."
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 06:25 pm
The following incidents occurred from Jan. 2 to 8, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 32 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 37 calls so far this year.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 06:25 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office reports its officers responded to 150 calls from Dec. 31, 2011, to Jan. 6, 2012. Below is a sampling of only those incidents the ECSO reported to the Island Dispatch.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 06:00 pm
Students from Lewiston-Porter High School tested their business acumen against hundreds of others at the Region 12 DECA competition.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 06:00 pm
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 06:00 pm
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 06:00 pm
The Grand Island Board of Education considered a varied agenda Monday evening in the Veronica Connor Middle School Little Theater. Longer and more detailed meetings and public information forums will begin in earnest now that the 2012-13 budget process is under way.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 05:55 pm
Monday, Jan. 9, began the formal start of legislative work in Albany, and marked the introduction of one of Grand Island's representatives.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 05:55 pm
Grand Island High School completed a three-peat of the Tech Wars competition Wednesday, winning for the third year in a row in the battle of school technology programs held at Niagara County Community College.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 05:50 pm
Erie County Legislator Kevin Hardwick will once again serve on the Finance and Management Committee and oversee the administration of the county's $1 billion budget.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 05:50 pm
Grand Island students are preparing to bring the international musical sensation "Les Misérables" (school edition) to life on the Grand Island stage.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 05:45 pm
The Grand Island Board of Education held a meeting with Cannon Design and Campus Construction Management on Saturday to begin the next phase of work on its recently passed $51 million capital project.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 05:45 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto today released the following statement in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 02:00 pm
Assemblyman John D. Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today recommended Renae Kimble, a former Niagara County legislator, for a vacancy on the Niagara Falls Water Board. Kimble retired this month after several decades of public service to the City of Niagara Falls.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 09:50 am
Juno-winning artist Sass Jordan has made a living singing, performing, writing and recording music.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 07:05 am
Niagara University will present a full slate of activities on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of the federal holiday that marks the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 07:00 am
Exposure from the environment, poor nutrition and a sedentary, stressful lifestyle can cause a buildup of toxins within the body.
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 07:00 am
The Historical Society of North German Settlements will have as the theme of its annual January Memory Meeting, "Customs around the New Year."
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Fri, Jan 13th 2012 06:55 am
The New York Military Forces Honor Guard performed more military funeral honors in 2011 - more than 10,500 - than at any time since it was created in 1999.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2012 09:00 pm
The SPCA of Niagara board of trustees issued the following written statement Thursday afternoon.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2012 08:35 pm
The Niagara Falls International Airport Stakeholders Group Inc. will promote further development and utilization of the airport.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2012 03:25 pm
Kelly Ripa will welcome a talented all-female lineup of guest co-hosts the week of Jan. 23-27 on "LIVE! with Kelly," kicking off with the beautiful Kim Kardashian.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2012 03:10 pm
Amherst Christian Academy hosts an open house from 7 until 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2012 01:45 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St., North Tonawanda, presents:
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Thu, Jan 12th 2012 01:45 pm
The NBC Sports Network has announced that hall-of-fame boxing trainer Freddie Roach and cruiserweight contender B.J. Flores team up with NBC's veteran broadcaster Kenny Rice to provide commentary for the network's new "NBC Sports Network Fight Night Series."
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Thu, Jan 12th 2012 01:45 pm
Current Grammy nominees Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson, the Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars, Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift are the first performers announced for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2012 01:45 pm
The Lewiston/Niagara Relay For Life committee will host a reunion kickoff party from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Feb. 11, at the Hard Rock Café - Niagara Falls, USA, 333 Prospect St., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2012 12:55 pm
Nik Wallenda sits at home in Sarasota, Fla., waiting. Sometimes patiently, sometimes not so much. Each passing day the calendar becomes more and more of a factor.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2012 12:30 pm
Debbie Reed and Molly Gurman are the new Wheatfield Recreation program specialists for the town's Youth Center at 2795 Church Road.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2012 12:30 pm
The following is a sampling of calls received by Niagara County Sheriff's Office in Wheatfield and Town of Niagara between Dec. 26, 2011, and Jan. 1, 2012.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2012 12:25 pm
The Niagara-Wheatfield Community Education Program has announced its winter/spring 2012 offerings.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2012 12:25 pm
The N-W High School Student Government is focusing more projects this year on service learning.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2012 12:20 pm
The Niagara team from Gleason's School of Gymnastics levels 5 and 6 recently participated in Graffiti meet held in Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Jan 12th 2012 12:15 pm
The Bergholz Fire Co. and Ladies Auxiliary's monthly chowder and baked goods sale will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, at the truck hall on Niagara Road.
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