Sat, Aug 13th 2011 12:00 am
The Niagara County Sheriff's Office reported the arrest this week of a Ransomville resident on a violation of Leandra's Law after she was pulled over on the 5000 block of Lower Mountain Road in the Town of Cambria.
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Sat, Aug 13th 2011 12:00 am
In recognition of National Dance Day on Saturday, July 30, instructors and students from the Lewiston and Grand Island Dance Centers took part in the third annual Buffalo Dance Festival at the University at Buffalo Center for the Arts. Featured were daylong intensive sessions of master dance classes from Western New York dance companies, led by Jon Lehrer, Joseph Cipolla, Bill Evans and Christina Johnson.
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Sat, Aug 13th 2011 12:00 am
Students in Susan Akin's Time to Dance studio recently placed well at July's "Beyond the Stars" nationals in New Jersey. Out of 404 routines, Akin's elite-level dancers were asked to compete along with 31 other teams in the "Ultimate Challenge." From that bunch, Time to Dance performers finished fifth. In total, the school took home more than a dozen trophies (including one that's 4 feet tall).
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Sat, Aug 13th 2011 12:00 am
So ... incredibly ... tasty!
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Sat, Aug 13th 2011 12:00 am
The Ransomville Street Dance, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., may include a new funding source this year, but that does not mean it will waver from its traditional format.
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Fri, Aug 12th 2011 11:00 pm
Cool and the Gang entertained audiences all over the world singing the band's hit sensation, "Celebration." Part of the lyrics include:
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Fri, Aug 12th 2011 11:00 pm
Though the storyline is a little thin, Artpark & Co.'s production of "Fame - The Musical" does, in fact, light up the sky like a flame. A talented cast and bright, lively dance numbers make up for character deficiencies and odd time jumps.
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Fri, Aug 12th 2011 10:00 pm
Syfy's popular series "Haven" will become the first television series to create a storyline that flows between the show itself and the micro-blogging service Twitter when it launches a special seven-episode arc beginning Friday, Aug. 12, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT).
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Fri, Aug 12th 2011 09:40 pm
Estelle Barbalato passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, at Kenmore Mercy Hospital. She was 75.
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Fri, Aug 12th 2011 09:00 pm
Edward A. McCaffery Sr. of East Aurora, formerly a 36-year resident of Grand Island, passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, at his residence after a lengthy illness at age 79.
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Fri, Aug 12th 2011 12:00 pm
The eighth season of "So You Think You Can Dance" came to an exciting conclusion Wednesday as Melanie Moore, 19, a contemporary dancer from Marietta, Ga., was named America's favorite dancer and awarded a cash prize of $250,000. She will be featured on the cover of Dance Spirit magazine, and will be recognized as a Gatorade athlete on www.gatorade.com and in the new G Series FIT print campaign.
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Fri, Aug 12th 2011 07:00 am
The Bergholz Fire Co. and Ladies Auxiliary's monthly chowder and baked goods sale will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug 13, at the truck hall on Niagara Road in Bergholz.
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Fri, Aug 12th 2011 07:00 am
During the month of August, the Pendleton Watercolor League will display recent paintings at the North Tonawanda Public Library.
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Fri, Aug 12th 2011 07:00 am
Effective Aug. 15, the Niagara Falls Social Security office will be open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., a reduction of 30 minutes each weekday.
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Fri, Aug 12th 2011 06:55 am
Church, chowder and chicken. And classic cars. Add to that wild tigers, games, a rock-climbing wall, just to name a few attractions lined up for a fun-filled day at the Wheatfield Family Picnic on Sunday, Aug. 21, at Fairmount Park.
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Fri, Aug 12th 2011 06:55 am
Town of Niagara Councilman Rob Clark hosted a "Meet the Candidates Night" at his Rhode Island Avenue home on Tuesday for members of his neighborhood block club.
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 04:05 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, today blasted the New York Power Authority after audits conducted by the state comptroller's office revealed NYPA spent $160,000 on office parties over the past two-and-a-half years.
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 01:30 pm
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 01:05 pm
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 01:00 pm
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 12:45 pm
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 11:30 am
Saturday, Aug. 13, will be Niagara Area Habitat's annual "Women's Day."
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 09:30 am
Independent auditor Thomas Malecki delivered good news to the Wheatfield Town Board on Monday: The town's audit for 2010 showed significant improvement in the town's financial situation.
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 09:25 am
The following is a sampling of calls taken by the Niagara County Sheriff's Office in Wheatfield and Town of Niagara from July 18 to 28.
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 09:25 am
Take a trip back to Baltimore in 1962 and the TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show," as the Niagara Fine Arts Program Inc. presents "Hairspray!"
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 09:25 am
Frontier Volunteer Fire Co. will hold a memorial service in remembrance of the 10th anniversary of the line-of-duty death of firefighter Ronald T. Kreamer at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at 2132 Sawyer Drive, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 09:20 am
Community Missions of Niagara Frontier will hold its first "Lobsterfest" on Thursday, Aug. 18, at the LaSalle Yacht Club, 73 S. 68th St., Niagara Falls.
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 09:20 am
Two Niagara Falls High School graduates and longtime local businessmen recently received the first-ever Distinguished Alumni Awards presented by the Niagara Falls Education Foundation Inc.
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 09:15 am
The Town of Niagara Zoning Board of Appeals recently honored its "hardworking and witty" member Cosmo Fratello on his retirement from the board after many years of service to the town.
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 09:15 am
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C, Newfane, stopped by Muscoreil's Fine Desserts and Bistro, located at 3960 Niagara Falls Blvd., North Tonawanda, to inspect a new traffic signal that was installed near the restaurant last week.
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 09:10 am
Cyclists are invited to take part in The Ride Grand Island, a biking fundraiser that takes participants on a scenic tour of the Island while raising funds for cancer research and patient support programs at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 09:05 am
The Niagara Junior Power Baseball Club will be holding a 15U tryout for the 2012 baseball season on Aug. 21.
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 09:05 am
The Lady Junior Purple Eagles welcomes all eligible players to attend travel softball tryouts for the new 2012 teams in the 14-and-under, 12-and-under and 10-and-under divisions. The Lady Eagles will compete in the Metro Girls Softball League as well as tournaments.
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 09:05 am
The Town of Wheatfield Republican Club will hold its 41st annual family picnic from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, at the Wheatfield Lions Club picnic pavilion on Ward Road, next to the Wheatfield American Legion.
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 09:00 am
Whether you want to pick up some barbecue tips, see the latest in grilling equipment or just chill out and gnaw on some ribs while listening to live music, the Smokin' Eagles International BBQ Festival is the place to be this weekend.
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 09:00 am
Wheatfield County Legislator William Ross will hold his quarterly community meeting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, in the Wheatfield Community Senior Center, 2790 Church Road, Wheatfield.
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Thu, Aug 11th 2011 09:00 am
The cause of a fire that destroyed two businesses on the Tuscarora Nation early Tuesday morning is still under investigation.
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Wed, Aug 10th 2011 01:35 pm
Assemblyman John Ceretto, R-I-Lewiston, and State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-I-Newfane, today announced their joint "Empower Niagara" petition drive. The petitions, which call for a Niagara County resident to be appointed to the New York Power Authority Board of Trustees, will be hand delivered by Ceretto and Maziarz to Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Wed, Aug 10th 2011 12:40 pm
Lockport First Ward Alderwoman Richelle J. Pasceri will host a refuse and recycling program Q&A and live equipment demonstration from 4 until 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 15, at Widewaters Marina (lower Market Street). All city residents are encouraged to stop by and view the new, state-of-the-art equipment that will be used throughout the city; learn about items acceptable for recycling; handle the refuse and recycling carts; and ask questions.
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Wed, Aug 10th 2011 12:35 pm
As part of the annual Youngstown Community Picnic Day on Saturday, Aug. 20, the Village of Youngstown host guest speakers and invited guests from throughout the binational Niagara region, as the fourth U.S. 1812 Bicentennial Art of Peace Garden is launched and dedicated.
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