Mon, Aug 29th 2011 07:00 am
The Alzheimer's Association, Western New York chapter, is challenging all local businesses to start a "Walk to End Alzheimer's" team.
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Mon, Aug 29th 2011 07:00 am
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following programs, events and activities for September.
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Mon, Aug 29th 2011 07:00 am
People with bags and boxes of returnable cans and bottles are happy customers at one of Wheatfield's newest businesses, Bottle Junction.
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Mon, Aug 29th 2011 07:00 am
Kidz 'n' Kites will be flying high Saturday, Sept. 17, but from a new location.
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Sat, Aug 27th 2011 02:25 am
Syfy is going into production on the Saturday Original Movie "The Philadelphia Experiment," featuring a star-studded cast of Nicholas Lea ("V," "Kyle XY," "The X-Files"), Michael Pare ("The Virgin Suicides," "Hope Floats"), Ryan Robbins ("Sanctuary"), Gina Holden ("Saw 3D," "Final Destination 3"), Emilie Ullerup ("Sanctuary") and Malcolm McDowell ("A Clockwork Orange," "Entourage").
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Sat, Aug 27th 2011 02:25 am
Kiss 98.5-FM presents "Kissmas Bash 2K11" at First Niagara Center (formerly HSBC Arena) in Buffalo at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
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Sat, Aug 27th 2011 12:30 am
Opportunities Unlimited held its 14th annual "Celebrity Bartending Night" on Wednesday at The Brickyard Pub & BBQ. Sports stars, entertainers and local dignitaries took turns behind the bars serving drinks to friends and guests.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 11:45 pm
The 33rd annual 5K "Fun Run" and 1-mile walk will kick off the first full day of the Lewiston Kiwanis Peach Festival on the morning of Saturday, Sept. 10. This year's race is especially important, as all proceeds will benefit a national charity founded right here in Lewiston.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 11:45 pm
The Youngstown Volunteer Fire Co.'s annual Field Days, a local Labor Day weekend favorite, returns this year with both new and improved offerings in honor of the fire company's 100th year of service.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 11:00 pm
The Lake Ontario Ordnance Works Restoration Advisory Board, which recently announced its continuation as a group following formation of the Niagara LOOW Action Council (Sentinel, Aug. 6), reports it is holding elections through Aug. 31 on the following nominations to its steering committee:
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 11:00 pm
Big changes are happening on the Niagara University campus. Some of these include major renovations to the Gallagher Center, the addition of new academic programs, changes for the academic calendar, a new set up for student records and financial services and, last but not least, more parking.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 11:00 pm
Lewiston Town Board members discussed but took no action on a couple of ideas presented by Supervisor Steve Reiter at Monday's session, one of which could possibly impact town finances.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 06:35 pm
The 27th Alex Friesen Summer Nationals, Friday, Aug. 19, was a rousing success as some 2,500 fans packed the grandstands at Ransomville Speedway.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 06:25 pm
The following activity occurred Monday, Aug. 15, to Sunday, Aug. 21, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. LPD reported a total of 139 responses during this period.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 06:25 pm
The following is a sampling of calls answered from Thursday, June 30, to Wednesday, Aug. 17, by the Youngstown Police Department.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 06:15 pm
The Orleans/Niagara BOCES' Allied Health Program has won praise and credit from Niagara University. The career and technical education program assists students with an interest in the health sciences by exposing them to real life experience in the health care industry and prepares them for secondary education.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 06:00 pm
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal accident involving two motorcycles, which occurred in the area of 1500 Upper Mountain Road, Town of Lewiston, at about 10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 06:00 pm
Advance ride tickets for this year's Niagara County Peach Festival are now on sale. Cost is $20 for a strip of 14 tickets, a 50 percent savings for all rides. Each advance ride ticket is good for one ride.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 05:40 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto is pleased to announce that the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority has unveiled a new $3 million rebate program for the purchase of high-efficiency Energy Star refrigerators and washing machines. Ceretto noted the program will begin next Friday, Sept. 2.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 05:35 pm
Niagara University has completed renovations to several of its campus offices this summer, freeing up a great deal of furniture. As part of its effort to remain environmentally friendly, the university is offering this gently used furniture to members of the community free of charge.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 05:30 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, is sponsoring legislation to help streamline Niagara County's pistol permit process. The bill would help alleviate the current logjam in the license process while supporting Second Amendment rights by allowing a certified staff member of the Niagara County Clerk's Office to access mental health records for pistol license applications. Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, will also introduce this legislation in the state Senate.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 05:25 pm
The Western New York Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure is proud to announce the availability of grant funds for 2012-13.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 05:15 pm
Joseph H. "Luke" Lukasiewicz Sr., entered into rest Aug. 16, 2011.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 05:15 pm
Ruth Hays Baker passed away peacefully at her Grand Island home on Aug. 3, 2011.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 05:15 pm
The following incidents occurred from Aug. 15 to 21, as reported by the Grand Island Fire Co. A total of 25 calls were answered by the department during this period. The GIFC has now responded to 994 calls so far this year.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 05:10 pm
The Erie County Sheriff's Office reports its officers responded to 156 calls from Aug. 13 to 19. Below is a sampling of only those incidents the ECSO reported to the Island Dispatch.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 05:10 pm
Area business members had a chance to say thank you and goodbye to this year's outgoing Youth Ambassadors, Sydney Dudish and Kathleen Rustowicz, at the Grand Island Chamber of Commerce board of directors summer outing. The outing was held on the Grand Lady cruise ship.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 05:05 pm
At 8:36 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 24, Grand Island Fire Co. firefighters responded to a structure fire at 303 Park Place, which had been reported by a neighbor who noticed "heavy smoke coming from the eaves." This home has been under construction by Joel Kruppa, a Niagara Falls firefighter who was not on the premises when the fire erupted.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 05:00 pm
What was once a base for destructive weapons may become a base for educational pursuits. If the Grand Island School Board can sell the federal government on the idea.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 05:00 pm
At 9:22 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, Grand Island Fire Co. firefighters responded to a commercial alarm of fire at Walgreens drug store at 2320 Grand Island Blvd.
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 05:00 pm
Board of Education
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Fri, Aug 26th 2011 09:55 am
When people turn 50, they usually throw a huge party, or treat themselves to a vacation getaway or new car. But David Miller, 49, has much bigger plans: a trip to each of the 50 states - on bike.
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Thu, Aug 25th 2011 11:50 pm
First Christmas came in August. Then after 90 minutes the snow job stopped, and Ed Radio took to the airwaves.
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Thu, Aug 25th 2011 11:50 pm
Wayne Thomson joked that Carolynn Ioannoni, his colleague on Niagara Falls council, was in Grade 7 when he started working on the city's people-mover project.
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Thu, Aug 25th 2011 11:30 pm
This September, Emmy-winning "LIVE! with Regis and Kelly" hosts Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa head into the home stretch of their partnership, the final months before Philbin's November departure from the top morning show. On Sept. 5, "LIVE" will kick off the "Regis Farewell Celebration Season," a heartfelt, not-to-be-missed commemoration of the legendary co-host's years on "LIVE."
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Thu, Aug 25th 2011 11:30 pm
NBC's "The Biggest Loser" kicks off season 12 on Tuesday, Sept. 20 (8-10 p.m. ET) with two new trainers - Anna Kournikova and Dolvett Quince - joining "Biggest Loser" favorite Bob Harper, and 15 contestants competing in a "Battle of the Ages" that will group contestants by age for the first time ever in the history of the show.
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Thu, Aug 25th 2011 10:35 pm
Here's another happy story I want to share with you. On a recent trip to NYC, I was shopping in midtown (I know, shocking), and looking for a taxi to return to my hotel in Tribeca. It was late afternoon, when all the drivers are changing shifts, and it's very difficult to find a taxi at this time of day. It's common for an available town car to stop and ask taxi-seekers if they want a ride for a slightly elevated price.
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Thu, Aug 25th 2011 10:00 pm
"The Machine," America's top Pink Floyd show, has forged a 20-year reputation of excellence, extending the legacy of Pink Floyd, while creating another legacy all its own.
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Thu, Aug 25th 2011 09:45 pm
Calamar Construction, URS Corporation and Tuscarora Indian Nation are pleased to announce the completion of The Tuscarora Indian Nation House in Lewiston and are celebrating Friday, Aug. 26, with grand opening ceremonies, daylong programs and activities.
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Thu, Aug 25th 2011 09:35 pm
The following is a sampling of calls taken by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office in Wheatfield and Town of Niagara between Aug. 1 and 14.
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