Mon, Jan 9th 2012 12:15 pm
Nearly 20 years ago to the day, the Grand Island Town Board faced an impasse on whom to appoint to a vacant council seat similar to the one experienced Monday night.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 12:00 pm
This past week, a film crew from the television program "Mysteries at the Museum" (Travel Channel) spent the day at Old Fort Niagara filming a segment on "The William Morgan Affair."
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 11:10 am
While the Village of Lewiston has tabled plans to build a new, multimillion-dollar recreation center, trustees have opted to go forward with a previously scheduled public forum. Those for and against the idea (or possible locations) are invited to attend a 6 p.m. meeting tonight in the Red Brick Municipal Building gym, 145 N. Fourth St.
Architect David Giusiana will present the plateau design, which was first unveiled on Friday. Mayor Terry Collesano will read a prepared statement, and trustees will add all comments to the public record.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 09:30 am
It may be heralded by many as the Honeymoon Capital of the World for the stunning natural beauty and wealth of accommodations that have made Niagara Falls so popular with couples.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 09:05 am
New York State Sen. Grisanti was named the winner of the 2012 William B. Hoyt Environmental Excellence Award for his work on behalf of conservation and the environment.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 09:05 am
Take some time this January to observe Cervical Health Awareness Month and learn what you can do to detect and prevent cervical cancer.
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Mon, Jan 9th 2012 09:00 am
Niagara Hospice recently announced its schedule of January community support groups and workshops. Grief support groups are designed to provide education and support to people in the community to help them navigate the journey of grief and adapt to their losses in a healthy way. The caregiver empowerment workshop aims to help make caring for a loved one less stressful and more meaningful for caregivers.
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Sat, Jan 7th 2012 12:50 pm
In a surprising turnabout Saturday, the Village of Lewiston has shelved the recreation center proposal. Gary Hall, who was to spearhead project financing, has withdrawn himself from the project.
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Sat, Jan 7th 2012 07:05 am
The Youngstown Lions Club announces a scholarship in the amount of $500 will be awarded to a graduating 2012 high school senior by the Youngstown Lions Club in memory of the former mayor of Youngstown, Neil Riordan.
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Sat, Jan 7th 2012 07:00 am
The Lewiston-Porter Lancers junior varsity club hockey team won the first-ever Cheektowaga JV Christmas Tournament
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Sat, Jan 7th 2012 07:00 am
The Town of Porter Republican Committee announces a name change.
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Sat, Jan 7th 2012 07:00 am
The Lake Ontario Ordnance Works Restoration Advisory Board has issued the following statement this week with respect to its formation and status:
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Sat, Jan 7th 2012 07:00 am
The Town of Porter got the year off with swearing-ins and the setting of appointments, salaries and town procedures at its 2012 organizational meeting, Tuesday afternoon at Town Hall.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 06:00 pm
The list includes Martin Sheen, Marisa Tomei, Blair Underwood, Reba McEntire, Rob Lowe, Helen Hunt, Rita Wilson, Edie Falco, Rashida Jones, Jerome Bettis, Jason Sudeikis and Paula Deen.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 06:00 pm
Lionel Richie, Kelly Clarkson, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Jewel, Miranda Lambert, Alanis Morissette, Ne-Yo and Robin Thicke join coaches Christina Aguilera, Cee Lo Green, Adam Levine and Blake Shelton.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 05:55 pm
"The Chew" returns live Jan. 9 on ABC with superstar guests, useful tips, recipes to shed holiday pounds and ways to get energized in 2012. Actor Hugh Jackman (promoting The Laughing Man Coffee), chef Bobby Flay, Lana Parrilla (ABC's "Once Upon A Time"), chef Bobby Deen, plus Harley Pasternak (ABC's "The Revolution") are confirmed guests.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 05:35 pm
Not only is the Village of Lewiston moving forward with plans to build a recreation center, but trustees have taken one of the main stumbling blocks out of the equation.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 05:30 pm
Van Halen, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees and one of the most important and influential rock bands of all time, announced their return to the live stage. The band's extraordinary 2012 North American tour includes a stop at First Niagara Center on March 9 at 7:30 p.m.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 04:30 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto completed his health product drive for the Heart, Love & Soul Food Pantry by delivering thousands of collected goods to the site.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 04:15 pm
The Village of Lewiston Recreation Department announces it will sponsor a youth three-on- three basketball program on Monday, Jan. 16, starting at 9 a.m. at the Lewiston Red Brick Municipal Building gym, North Fourth and Onondaga streets.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 04:10 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Dec. 26, 2011, to Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD responded to a total of 67 calls during this period.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 04:10 pm
Undersheriff Sam Muscarella retired from the Niagara County Sheriff's Office, effective Dec. 30.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 04:10 pm
The Youngstown Lions Club recently announced winners of its Outdoor Lighting Contest, held last month in the Town of Porter and Village of Youngstown.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 04:10 pm
Children ages 7 through 12 are invited to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the History Center of Niagara County on Monday, Jan. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 04:05 pm
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following programs, events and activities for the month of January.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 04:00 pm
Pre-New Year's Day swearing-ins were the norm in Lewiston.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 04:00 pm
Longtime credit union volunteer Nino Montani recently retired from his position on the board of directors of Niagara's Choice Federal Credit Union.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 03:50 pm
The Lewiston Lions Club was busy over the holiday season.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 11:05 am
The following is a sampling of calls from the Wheatfield and Town of Niagara area to the Niagara County Sheriff's Office between Dec. 12 and 25.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 11:00 am
The Counseling and Career Center at Niagara-Wheatfield High School recently hosted an Alumni Day at the school's auditorium.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 10:15 am
Despite a press release late Thursday afternoon stating WTS President and CEO Gary Hall has elected to pull his proposed recreation center out of Lewiston, officials in the village are still confident a deal can be reached. Mayor Terry Collesano was set to speak with Hall to find out if the plan can be saved.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 07:00 am
For the fifth year in a row, Dunkin' Donuts and the American Red Cross are teaming up for the "Give a Pint, Get a Pound" campaign, which provides a coupon for a free pound of Dunkin' Donuts coffee* to all presenting donors at Red Cross blood drives during the month of January in the greater Buffalo area.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 07:00 am
As part of a national movement to make Martin Luther King Day a "day on, not a day off," the Health Association of Niagara County Inc. will host its fourth annual MLK Day of Service from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 16.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 07:00 am
A new prescription drug law is being praised by New York's pharmacists.
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 07:00 am
Sara Harvey, account manager for donor services with the American Red Cross, reports that four local blood drives will take place in January:
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 06:55 am
At the Erie Canal Discovery Center/Penney Gallery at 24 Church St., Lockport, history fans are encouraged to participate in a new "scavenger hunt," called "A Shiny New Penney."
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Fri, Jan 6th 2012 06:55 am
Visit Adams Volunteer Fire Company for its all-you-can-eat farmers breakfast this month on Sunday, Jan. 8.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 04:20 pm
Shoppers at the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls were recently treated to the sounds of the Orleans/Niagara BOCES Life Skills Bell Choir.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 04:15 pm
Culinary arts students Tiffanie Tisack's and Taylor Brielley's gingerbread house creation took third place at the Gilda's Club Competition.
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Thu, Jan 5th 2012 04:00 pm
Three seventh-grade students at Edward Town Middle School recently held a fundraiser to support the SPCA of Niagara.
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