Wed, May 18th 2011 01:30 pm
The EmStar Emergency Department of Mount St. Mary's Hospital and Health Center will recognize local emergency medical service professionals at an award's dinner on Wednesday, May 25, at the Niagara Falls Country Club. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m.
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Wed, May 18th 2011 01:30 pm
Niagara University is taking its sustainability efforts to the rooftops - but it's not to exult about again being named to the Princeton Review's register of the country's most environmentally responsible colleges.
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Wed, May 18th 2011 01:05 pm
Jeff Martin is no stranger to Lockport, having headlined a Molson Canal Concert Series show there in 2008. But when he returns this summer, he'll have a few friends along for the ride.
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Tue, May 17th 2011 01:35 pm
Spring has sprung and Niagara Frontier Publications is once again hosting the 10-Mile Garage and Sidewalk Sale, Saturday and Sunday, June 4 and 5, in the towns of Lewiston, Porter, Youngstown, Ransomville and Sanborn. A favorite of businesses and residences for nearly two decades, this event brings in bargain hunters from as far away as Toronto and Rochester.
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Tue, May 17th 2011 12:55 pm
Paul Lee, president of ABC Entertainment Group, will discuss ABC's plans for next season and present the network's 2011-12 fall schedule before the advertising and media communities this afternoon at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall.
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Tue, May 17th 2011 12:50 pm
Yabba dabba doo! FOX has picked up "The Flintstones," a 21st century version of the classic animated comedy from executive producer Seth MacFarlane.
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Tue, May 17th 2011 12:15 pm
High school juniors and seniors looking for a way to earn college credits outside of the Advanced Placement curriculum can look no further.
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Tue, May 17th 2011 12:10 pm
Lewiston No. 1 Volunteer Fire Co. invites the community to attend its annual open house on Friday, June 3. The event runs from 4 until 7 p.m. at 145 N. Sixth St.
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Tue, May 17th 2011 10:00 am
Weather notwithstanding, Artpark & Co.'s summer season kicks off today with the World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 09:45 pm
CBS and Warner Bros. Television announce Ashton Kutcher will join the cast of the hit comedy "Two and a Half Men."
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Mon, May 16th 2011 04:45 pm
The Foo Fighters have confirmed they will perform at HSBC Arena on Sept. 25 as part of the next leg of shows in their ongoing American arena headline run in support of the worldwide No. 1 album "Wasting Light" (Roswell/RCA). Special guests Rise Against and Mariachi el Bronx will be support for the show in Buffalo, which begins at 7 p.m.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 03:25 pm
The annual St. Francis Guild Chicken and Rib BBQ raised more than $1,400 to assist the renovation of the maternity department at Mount St. Mary's Hospital.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 03:25 pm
A grand tradition of family-friendly entertainment is about to be revived. Niagara University Theatre's repertory troupe, N.U.R.T., will present a rotating repertoire of free children's stories outdoors in the Village of Lewiston at the Academy Park bandshell from July 18 through Aug. 26. The troupe hasn't performed on a regular basis in Lewiston since it last performed at Artpark in the 1990s.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 03:20 pm
The State University of New York at Empire State College will hold public information session(s) about its associate and bachelor's degree programs at its Niagara Frontier Center, Appletree Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Cheektowaga, on the following dates:
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Mon, May 16th 2011 03:15 pm
For the second consecutive year, students headed to college can select where to go to school based on the question: How green is it?
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Mon, May 16th 2011 03:10 pm
Niagara County's new advocate for the elderly is undertaking a listening tour of the county's senior meal sites as part of the county's observance of Older Americans Month, and will spend Tuesday evening briefing county lawmakers on senior issues—as well as what seniors are saying about the services the county provides.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 03:05 pm
The Lewiston Choraleers, in advance of an appearance at Disney World in Orlando, Fla., will provide the local community with a preview of the group's fall performance there at three concerts scheduled for June 4 and 5.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 03:05 pm
Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours is up and running for the 2011 season.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 03:00 pm
Anthony DiMino of Tops Market of Lewiston, a longtime supporter of the Lewiston Council on the Arts, recently made a generous contribution toward the many free summer concerts presented by LCA.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:55 pm
Lewiston-Porter Middle School announces the following have been named to its honor rolls for the third quarter marking period.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:55 pm
Following its slogan, "Get up ... Get out ... Go Play!", Zeeter's offers performance apparel and equipment for outdoors and fitness lovers. The products available at Zeeter's may not be well known, but are "superior product lines," according to owner Jeff Deming.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:50 pm
First Presbyterian Church of Lewiston hosts the Grammy-nominated Blackwood Gospel Quartet at 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, in the Old Stone Church, 505 Cayuga St. The event begins with a pulled pork dinner and basket raffle from 5 until 6:30 p.m. in the social hall.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:50 pm
The Town of Porter Historical Society reports its May monthly meeting will feature Ed Evans presenting a program on the Hamlin Beach (N.Y.) Prisoner of War Camp. Evans is a member of the Hamlin Conservation Board and is actively involved with the preservation of the former CCC and POW camp at Hamlin Beach State Park.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:45 pm
Former Lewiston-Porter coach and athletic director Jimmy Walker will speak on "33 Years of Lew-Port Sports" at this month's Historical Association of Lewiston program. The event will be held at the Barton Hill Hotel & Spa, 100 Center St., in Lewiston, at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 23. It is free and open to the public.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:45 pm
Kelly Moje, a member of the Praise Band at Ransomville United Methodist Church, is shown in a recent solo audition at the church, under the direction of Ellie Seib, conductor of the Buffalo Niagara Youth Chorus.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:40 pm
Two very familiar Lewiston-Porter residents are running for two positions on the Lewiston-Porter Board of Education. They were questioned on their intentions as board members at a Candidates Night Wednesday evening.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:35 pm
Porter Town Board members OK'd two significant spending expenditures and rejected a third, among its regular meeting items Monday at Town Hall. Included was a funds transfer approval towards the purchase of a new truck for the town Highway Department, approval of a contract for Town Hall HVAC updating, and the board opting to reject a request from Supervisor Mert Wiepert to adjust the entry-level salaries of summer youth recreation workers.
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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:30 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 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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Mon, May 16th 2011 02:15 pm
Four new comedies, three new dramas and one new unscripted series join schedule.
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Sun, May 15th 2011 07:15 pm
With a commitment to innovation, strategic positioning and season-long strength, NBC reveals its 2011-12 primetime schedule.
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Sun, May 15th 2011 01:40 am
Angel to Apple Clothing Boutique recently celebrated its fifth anniversary. As part of the festivities, two contests were held: patrons chose the most fashionable store shopper, and Rachel Goodman won the "wear the most stuff" contest, as she was covered with more than 60 items purchased in the boutique.
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Sat, May 14th 2011 09:00 am
The following events and programs are taking place over coming days and weeks in the North Lake Country.
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Sat, May 14th 2011 09:00 am
A source of contention in the Village of Lewiston last year, the Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours' portable restroom trailer may return to Water Street this summer.
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Sat, May 14th 2011 08:00 am
The annual Lewiston Smelt Festival, held Friday, May 6, in the park area on Water Street above the Lewiston docks, was another great success. A huge crowd came out to eat some smelt, dance, and catch up with friends after a long winter.
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Fri, May 13th 2011 03:15 pm
As part of the hospital's celebration of National Nurses' Week, Mount St. Mary's held a special luncheon to recognize the works of the more than 250 registered nurses and 10 licensed practical nurses serving patients at Mount St. Mary's Hospital and its Neighborhood Health Center.
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Fri, May 13th 2011 03:00 pm
The Fuccillo Auto Mall continues its huge push to sell 500 vehicles in the month of May.
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Fri, May 13th 2011 02:45 pm
Lauren Alaina, Scotty McCreery and Haley Reinhart are this season's "American Idol" Top 3 finalists. James Durbin was eliminated on Thursday's show after he received the fewest of America's almost 72 million votes.
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Thu, May 12th 2011 08:35 pm
With its top concert acts already announced (and tickets on sale), the biggest news offered up by Buffalo Place executives Thursday was the relocating of its signature event. "Thursday at the Square" is moving from Lafayette Square to the Erie Canal Harbor Central Wharf at the end of June.
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Thu, May 12th 2011 02:00 pm
The Niagara Frontier Publications family and the Western New York community lost a dear friend and contributor in the passing of Dorothy M. (nee Rackl) Burnette on Tuesday, April 26, 2011.
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Thu, May 12th 2011 01:40 pm
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