Tue, May 31st 2011 05:30 pm
Dorothy Gunn Bascomb entered into rest Friday, April 29, 2011. She was born June 9, 1913, in Salamanca and moved to Grand Island in 1951.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 05:15 pm
Niagara County Legislator Phillip "Russ" Rizzo announced today that he will be running for 1st Ward alderman in the City of North Tonawanda this November, saying he wanted to represent his neighbors once again in city government.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 05:10 pm
Town of Lockport Republicans overwhelmingly endorsed incumbent Town Supervisor Marc R. Smith and a slate of incumbents, with Lockport GOP Chairman Donald J. Jablonski pointing to the fiscal health of the town as a key consideration when it came time to back a slate of candidates.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 01:45 pm
Border Community SERVICE of Niagara University is hosting a free Citizen and Community Preparedness conference at Niagara University on Saturday, June 4. The "Empowering Volunteers" Conference is designed to provide training opportunities and workshops detailing "best practices" in citizen and community preparedness initiatives. The event is for community volunteers and leaders in Niagara County, Erie County and the City of Buffalo.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 01:25 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents "The Fabulous Fifties" featuring the Latshaw Pops Orchestra for one performance only on Monday, June 13, at 2 p.m.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 01:25 pm
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents "Yesterday - A Tribute to the Beatles" on Friday, June 3, at 8 p.m. for one performance only.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 01:20 pm
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Keb' Mo's music is a living link to the seminal Delta blues that traveled up the Mississippi River and across the expanse of America before evolving into a universally celebrated art form. His distinctive sound embraces multiple eras and genres, including pop, rock, folk and jazz. The spirit of blues godfather Robert Johnson also dwells in his work.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 01:10 pm
With Hollywood on one side and real life on the other, Paris Hilton and four important women in her life go through all of the ups and downs of life, loves gained and lost, marriages, kids, divorce and more. "The World According to Paris" offers an unprecedented glimpse into Hilton's private life. Viewers will have the opportunity to meet her mother, Kathy; her boyfriend, Cy Waits; and her close friends, Allison Melnick, Jennifer Rovero and Brooke Mueller. See how Paris' life unfolds on the premiere episode of Oxygen's "The World According to Paris" on June 1, at 10 p.m.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 01:00 pm
With the petition process approaching, candidates seeking office in Niagara County have entered the early stages of the 2011 election season.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 12:55 pm
The Niagara River Region Chamber of Commerce will honor nine businesses and individuals at its annual Chamber Awards Gala, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Niagara Falls Country Club in Lewiston.
The evening is one of the chamber's highlights of the year. It's held to celebrate the business community and those citizens who help contribute to the success of the region.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 12:50 pm
Lewiston residents attending Monday's Lewiston Town Board session appeared taken back with news of a public hearing on rezoning.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 12:40 pm
360 Professional Services Group was recently announced as a finalist for the 2011 Business First "Fast Track 50 Awards," honoring the 50 fastest-growing independent and privately held companies in Western New York.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 12:35 pm
Niagara University's Castellani Art Museum presents the opening of "Jason D'Aquino: Old Possum and the Fantasticals" from 2 until 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 5.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 12:15 pm
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Tue, May 31st 2011 12:00 pm
Niagara Catholic High School's annual "Showcase of Talent" was held Wednesday, May 11, in the Bishop Duffy - Alumni Gymnasium.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 11:55 am
At dozens of locations around Niagara County, elected leaders helped thank veterans and war dead on Sunday and Monday.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 11:25 am
Lace up your sneakers and get ready to participate in the ninth annual "River Run" to benefit Mount St. Mary's Hospital Center for Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Services on Saturday, June 18.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 07:15 am
Students and faculty of St. Peter R.C. School in Lewiston held an all-school paper drive in recognition of Earth Day this year and they recycled more than 15 tons of paper.
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Tue, May 31st 2011 07:00 am
The Niagara County Historical Society announces its third annual family event, "Strawberries & Antiques," will take place Saturday, June 4, on the grounds of the History Center, 215 Niagara St., in Lockport.
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Mon, May 30th 2011 07:15 am
Becoming involved in the Variety Kids Telethon not only changed the lives of the Village of Lewiston's Theresa Kopasz and her family, but also the lives of thousands of children and families throughout the Buffalo area.
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Mon, May 30th 2011 07:00 am
Niagara Feline Friends is running a low-cost spay/neuter clinic for cats on Sunday, June 12. It's open to anyone regardless of income. The cost is $75, which also includes distemper and rabies shots.
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Mon, May 30th 2011 07:00 am
With the arrival of warm spring weather, children will be returning to the sidewalks, streets and bike paths on their bicycles.
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Mon, May 30th 2011 07:00 am
Like many of his colleagues, Stephen Giroux headed to Washington this week with an important message for members of Congress about the importance of supporting independent pharmacies and creating local jobs.
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Mon, May 30th 2011 06:55 am
YI-DAN CHA GI Martial Arts Center, 3305 Niagara Falls Blvd., Wheatfield, will hold a special event on Saturday, June 11, hosting the president of the U.S. Martial Arts Hall of Fame, professor Marty Cale.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 11:00 am
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Sat, May 28th 2011 08:55 am
Walt and the gang at Natural Link will remain open during construction to the adjoining Hibbard's Custard. Customers can enter the meat shop via an entranceway in the fence.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 08:40 am
Chefs and designers in the River Region are prepping for the 2011 Lewiston Region Tour of Kitchens, Homes and Entertaining Spaces set for Saturday and Sunday, June 11and 12. Ticket holders are invited to see the inside of six beautiful homes, sample foods from 10 eateries and two bakeries, taste wine from regional wineries, see creative tablescapes and get hundreds of decorating ideas.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 07:45 am
Catch Reel Big Fish and Streetlight Manifesto with special guests New Riot and Rodeo Ruby Love on Friday, Aug. 12, at The Rapids Theatre, 1711 Main St., Niagara Falls.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 07:40 am
The Historic Riviera Theatre presents the legendary Engelbert Humperdinck on Monday, June 27, at 7:30 p.m. for one performance only.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 07:35 am
Béla Fleck & The Flecktones return to the University at Buffalo's Center for the Arts, this time with the original line-up. They are touring in support of their new album, "Rocket Science." The concert is set for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 3.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 07:35 am
Mount St. Mary's Hospital will present a series of programs in June as part of its health education program and event series.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 07:30 am
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has announced that an open house regarding the Robert Moses Parkway North segment has been scheduled from 1 until 7 p.m. Monday, June 6, at the Earl W. Brydges Library, 1425 Main St., in Niagara Falls.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 07:25 am
The following activity occurred Monday, May 16, to Sunday, May 22, as reported by the Lewiston Police Department. A total of 90 calls were answered by LPD during this period.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 07:15 am
Danielle R. Forsyth, daughter of Donna and Daniel Forsyth of Lewiston, received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hamilton College on Sunday, May 22, concluding the college's 199th year.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 07:10 am
The Lewiston Public Library, 305 S. Eighth St., in the Village of Lewiston, announces the following programs, events and activities for the month of June:
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Sat, May 28th 2011 07:10 am
The Niagara Floral Center and Greenhouse at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara will hold its third Karat Dig fundraising event on Thursday, June 2.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 07:05 am
"It's your day!" said Wheatfield Legislator Bill Ross as he welcomed 297 senior citizens to the Niagara-Wheatfield High School cafeteria Saturday morning for the 28th annual Roger W. Andrews Senior Citizens Breakfast.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 07:00 am
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Sat, May 28th 2011 07:00 am
Niagara Metals' five-month-long "Customer and Community Appreciation Days" will finish up at noon on Saturday, June 4, with a grand prize drawing for a 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500 Truck. This will follow a morning filled with drawings for cash prizes up to $500 and a free breakfast prepared by Alp's Catering. The festivities and breakfast will start at 8 a.m. at the scrap metal dealer's main location at 4861 Packard Road in Niagara Falls.
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Sat, May 28th 2011 07:00 am
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